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September 15, 2025
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Naivasha residents stare at hippo attacks, disease outbreak as lake water rises

Naivasha residents stare at hippo attacks, disease outbreak as lake water rises

Naivasha residents stare at hippo attacks, disease outbreak as lake water rises..

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Thousands of residents in Naivasha's Kihoto informal Settlement are grappling with the severe consequences of persistent flooding, facing dangers from invading hippos and the looming threat of waterborne diseases like cholera. The rising water levels of Lake Naivasha have submerged homes and displaced families, creating a dire humanitarian situation.

  • Over 3,000 households, affecting approximately 15,000 residents, have been impacted by the flooding.
  • Area MCA Alex Mbugua advocates for government compensation for property owners with valid title deeds to facilitate relocation.
  • Residents like Josiah Okumu and Rose Adayo highlight the daily fear of hippo attacks and the economic devastation, with many unable to afford moving out.

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