Drought Threatens Coffee and Banana Crops in Kibirizi, North Kivu

Farmers in Kibirizi, in the Bwito chiefdom, are facing the effects of a drought observed from late July to mid-September, primarily affecting coffee and banana crops. The lack of rain leads to poor coffee bean development and reduced harvests, threatening household incomes. Additionally, banana growers report slowed growth of banana plants and decreased yields, which also impacts banana wine production.