Rising Lake Levels Displace Residents and Threaten Schools in Baringo - May 2026

A deepening humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Baringo as rising water levels of Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria displace residents and inundate educational facilities. Floods in Baringo have severely impacted 11 schools, disrupting the education of hundreds of students. This aligns with the Child Welfare Society receiving a Sh300 million boost to enhance support for vulnerable children across Kenya, funding aimed at bolstering initiatives dedicated to safeguarding and improving the lives of children in need.