Lake Olbolosat in Nyandarua County is facing renewed threats from land grabbers attempting to encroach on its riparian land and crucial water sources, despite recent successful restoration efforts.

• Land grabbers have reportedly demarcated parts of the lake's riparian land, targeting vital water sources and historical sites.
• The affected areas include crucial "water breathers" essential for rainfall prediction and a historical "swallowing well" that attracts tourists.
• Community Organisation for Positive Impact, Care and Development (COPICAD), alongside residents, are concerned about the potential destruction of these natural assets and the return of human-wildlife conflict.
• Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has assured the community of government commitment to protecting the lake, which is gazetted as public property.