The swelling waters of Lake Naivasha are silently rewriting the geography of Kenya’s most famous freshwater lake drowning research stations, displacing wildlife, and exposing gaps in the country’s environmental preparedness. What began as a natural fluctuation has now escalated into a crisis threatening conservation, livelihoods, and millions in public investment. For months, scientists have watched...Read More

Health & Science The WRTI Wetland Research Centre in Naivasha which has been closed following the rising water level of Lake Naivasha, on November 9, 2025. The rising water levels in Lake Naivasha have marooned houses, farms, and major government infrastructure. The multi-million-shilling Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) wetland research centre and the nearby...Read More