Unprecedented flooding from Kenya’s Lake Naivasha has displaced an estimated 7,000 people, with hundreds of homes, churches, and schools now completely submerged. The lake’s water level has risen drastically in recent years, advancing an estimated 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) inland into local communities. Residents in the Kihoto district are dealing with waist-high water, overflowing sewage, and increased health risks. While some experts attribute the rising waters primarily to increased rainfall driven by climate change, local geologists also point to tectonic movements sealing underground outflows as a contributing factor.
November 20, 2025. aljazeera.com