Kenyan farmer drives 70 kilometers severally to deliver water to drought-hit wildlife
Wild animals are also bearing the brunt of prevailing dry weather in East Africa that has caused seasonal water sources to dry up.
A young Kenyan farmer has however embarked on a mission to deliver water to some of the country’s drought-stricken wildlife.
Patrick Mwalua drives over 70 kilometers several times a week, to deliver water to Tsavo National Park, where climate change and human activities are blamed for the prolonged dry spell.
Patrick’s charitable cause has attracted well-wishers around the world, enabling him to raise nearly $200,000 in the course of six months.
According to authorities, water levels in the park – which borders Tanzania – have alarmingly dropped, putting the wildlife at risk of starvation.
Determined to help the animals survive the dry season, Patrick says his contribution is just a way of living his childhood dream of conserving wildlife.
