Kenya discovered huge groundwater resources

The government of Kenya on September 11 said that with the help of satellites and radar, scientists have discovered large groundwater sources in the Turkana and Lotikipi basin areas in the north of the country , able to meet demand. Kenya's demand for 70 years.

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Speaking at the Summit on Water Security and Cooperation organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Government of Kenya in the capital Nairobi from 11-13 / 9, Kenya Environment Minister Judi Wakhungu said that the discovery of two giant aquifers opens a bright future for Turkana region in particular and Kenya in general.

Two giant aquifers open up a bright future for Kenya.(Photo: skynews.com.au)

She said: "We will continue to explore these resources in a responsible and conservative manner for future generations. In addition to prioritizing water supply to the people, we are also considering possible. ability to get water for agricultural and industrial activities ".

According to experts, newly discovered water sources have reserves of up to 250 billion cubic meters, which can supply water for domestic use and cultivation for the whole country in 70 years. However, Mr. Abou Amani, UNESCO's hydrologist in Africa, asked the Kenyan Government to be cautious and soon build a management system to avoid overexploitation of aquifers.

Last year, international scientists announced the discovery of enormous groundwater resources in many African countries, including the driest areas of the world. According to a survey by UNESCO, there are 17 million out of 41 million Kenyans without access to clean water.