Turkana security in Loblono (Photo by Michael May)
The Turkana village of Loblono is little more than a few temporary stick huts scattered across the sand. It looks like a strong wind could blow everything away. The only solid structure is a borehole and a gleaming solar water pump installed by the NGO Oxfam. Climate change has hit this region of East Africa hard, and is exacerbating a deadly cattle-rustling war between tribes.
This story aired on PRI’s America Abroad. Listen to the piece here.
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