DP Ruto launches Nile Basin Initiative Hydro-Met Project | Nation

This is the Nile river. The survival of half a billion people depends on this river But the second-longest river in the world is currently facing grave threats from climate change, pollution, and human exploitation. Over the past 50 years, its flow has dropped from 3,000 cubic meters per second to 2,830 cubic meters Even Lake Victoria, which supplies the majority of the water for the Nile, may dry up as a result of drought, evaporation, and slow tilts in the Earth’s axis. #NileRiver #climatechan

The Nile River is the longest river in the world, stretching 6853 km in northeastern Africa. The word "Nile" is derived from two words, the Greek word "Neilos" meaning a Valley and the Latin word "Nilus". The Nile River is the waterway that connects the Nile Basin countries, which include 11 African countries: "Uganda, Eritrea, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt. #takestepafrica | TAKE STEP AFRICA

Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 25 years of the Nile Basin Initiative in Bujumbura, Burundi. This year's theme, "Unlocking the Benefits of Nile Transboundary Cooperation among the Nile Basin Countries," highlights the essential collaboration that has flourished over a quarter of a century. As we reflect on the achievements and the journey ahead, let's continue to embrace the spirit of cooperation for the Nile Basin's and its people's prosperity. Stay tuned for more updates, a