Despite a government ban and confirmed dangerously high levels of arsenic in its fish, an illicit trade continues at Lake Nakuru, with fishermen risking their lives for survival.

• Fish from Lake Nakuru confirmed to contain dangerously high levels of arsenic in 2024.
• Fishermen, driven by the cost of living, risk confrontations with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers and wildlife.
• The Senate Committee on National Security has ordered a halt to all fishing activities due to rising deaths and alleged forced disappearances.
• The underground market thrives, selling toxic fish to unsuspecting consumers across the region.