Rising water levels of Lake Baringo in Kenya have forced dangerous wildlife, including crocodiles and hippos, into villages, leading to tragic attacks and displacement.

• The expanding lake has submerged homes, schools, and roads, pushing wildlife into closer contact with residents.
• Families have shared harrowing accounts of attacks, including the loss of children and severe injuries, with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) implicated in delayed compensation.
• A Lake Baringo Senior Warden acknowledged the increased human-wildlife conflict, stating the lake has grown from approximately 178 square kilometres to over 260 square kilometres.