Heatwave in Nairobi

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In Nairobi we are experiencing an unusual heatwave, which, I am meant to understand is as a result of the Equinox which takes place twice a year. Realities of the situation had not hit me until I went shopping for some coconut oil and my favourite chocolate bar. The melted coconut oil came as a surprise since I was used to seeing some whitish coconut residue in the container, in other words solid. How disappointed was I that my chocolate bar had melted upon opening it. Our governments meet annually for the COP climate change conference. May I ask, could our relevant government ministries be poor at implementation? Solutions upon solutions are always suggested, documented only to be reviewed the following year when the next meeting draws nigh? How can we implement and celebrate the fruits evinced by a happier mother nature? I watched Aljazeera the other day and it was depressing to learn – that 2015 was the warmest year since the 1800s and that 2016 is shaping up to be even warmer. The changing climate has wiped out our farmers’ produce. It is no surprise that we are experiencing a real estate boom in Kenya at the moment. Farmers are selling their land since the traditional cash crops of coffee and tea are no longer putting food on their table. You and me can put our voices out there and do something, let us come up with real solutions for our countries. Share with me your exhilarating ideas.