Thousands of people and wildlife in the Great Rift Valley have been displaced after lakes Nakuru, Naivasha, Bogoria, Baringo and Turkana broke their banks.
The resultant flooding—caused by seasonal rains—have also destroyed property worth millions of shillings, including livestock that is a source of livelihood for many residents in the Rift Valley.
Additionally, tourist resorts around these lakes are counting revenue losses as the floods have destroyed their properties and cut off access to the resorts.
In Lake Nakuru National Park, cottages housing visitors to the park are submerged by the rising waters of the lake.
The displacement of wildlife also increases the danger of conflict with humans as both seek safe grounds.
The Kenya Red Cross Society has warned of the risk of waterborne diseases that may be compounded by inadequate medical supplies and access to healthcare.
Experts attribute the phenomenal natural disaster to climate change that has resulted in high water levels.
