VOICED : Kenya herders battle drought, then floods

The video discusses the severe impact of drought and subsequent flash floods on livestock in a local community, highlighting the challenges faced by nomadic herders due to unpredictable weather patterns. It covers the government's response, including financial aid to affected farmers, and ongoing issues such as livestock health problems. The video also touches on the potential for increased tribal tensions due to resource scarcity.

What was the impact of the flash floods on the local livestock population?

• Increased the number of livestock

• Decimated the remaining livestock

• Improved livestock health

• Had no effect on livestock

How did the loss of livestock affect the local community's ability to support their families?

• It led to an increase in livestock trade

• It had no impact on their livelihood

• It improved their economic situation

• It hindered their ability to pay for education and basic needs

What action did the government take in response to the drought?

• Ignored the situation

• Increased taxes on livestock

• Banned livestock farming

• Declared a state of natural disaster and bought livestock

What health issue is affecting the remaining livestock?

• Obesity

• Pneumonia

• Malaria

• Diabetes

How might the shifting weather patterns affect peace in the region?

• By improving relations between tribes

• By reducing competition for resources

• By worsening tensions due to scarce resources

• By having no effect on peace