Caption for the landscape image: Worry as rising Indian Ocean waters swallow beach, cemeteries in Kwale Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Residents of Mkwiro Island in Kwale County use a boat to access their homes from Shimoni Jetty on November 21, 2024. Photo credit: Wachira Mwangi | Nation Media Group By Siago Cece Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: The sea is gradually reshaping the village and threatening the graveyard, one of the most important places in the community.Irreversible effects of climate change such as rising sea levels, increased ocean temperatures and beach erosion are now affecting their daily lives. The journey to Mkwiro village on Wasini Island in Kenya's Kwale County is not for the faint-hearted. After reaching the end of the road at Shimoni, travellers must board a boat for a 15-minute journey across the rough waters of the Indian Ocean. Why ocean acidification is called climate change's evil twin When seawater becomes more acidic because of the excess carbon dioxide, cascading effects ripple through the food chain, impacting fish populations and larger marine mammals PREMIUM Bad news for Kenya’s Baobabs Global demand for baobab products has surged in recent years, driven by the fruit’s nutritional and health benefits. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
Why ocean acidification is called climate change's evil twin When seawater becomes more acidic because of the excess carbon dioxide, cascading effects ripple through the food chain, impacting fish populations and larger marine mammals
PREMIUM Bad news for Kenya’s Baobabs Global demand for baobab products has surged in recent years, driven by the fruit’s nutritional and health benefits.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
