By: Arthur Bizimana Deforestation in Kibira and drought are accelerating the drying up of water resources. The population in the park’s two watersheds is paying the price. Scientists fear the worst. This fourth story is part of a series of four investigations produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center. In the capital of the former…
By Samuel Mbonimpa Since 2018, the rise of the Tanganyika water level has affected and destroyed humans, infrastructures, and crops. Elias Niyongabo, environmental science expert and professor at the University of Burundi, says that the El Niño phenomenon, large-scale erosion throughout the watershed, and reduced evaporation are the main causes. This environmentalist calls for urgent…
By Avit Ndayiziga Authorities in Burundi are including more women in the maintenance, conservation, and restoration of groundwater, saying that as primary groundwater users, they are also considered key groundwater decision-makers at the grassroots. Like in other African countries, in Burundi, women are often responsible for fetching water from various points, including shallow wells, springs,…
In Burundi, just like elsewhere in the countries that share the Kagera River Basin (Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda), water remains a limited and vulnerable resource. According to UNICEF, Burundi’s national drinking water coverage rate stands at “82.8%, of which 80.9% is in rural areas and 98.1% in urban areas.” Experts attribute this to various factors, including…
