Residents in Kenya’s Rift Valley are facing a crisis as lakes such as Naivasha and Baringo continue a 15-year trend of rising water levels. Researchers attribute the phenomenon to climate change-induced heavy rainfall and shifts in regional geology that have submerged entire villages and farmlands. The displacement has left thousands of people without homes or livelihoods, prompting calls for better climate adaptation infrastructure.
Date: December 22, 2025. Source: apnews.com