Kenya’s second-largest freshwater lake
and an internationally recognized biodiversity hotspot, Lake
Naivasha could deteriorate beyond recognition in this generation.
Naivasha’s spectacular wildlife, including the densest
population of African fish eagles on the continent, are paying
the price for the lake’s economic and tourist allure.
To the north, Lake Bogoria has witnessed a sudden die-off
of lesser flamingoes and Lake Baringo has chocolate-brown
water from soil erosion. Are Rift Valley lake ecosystems unraveling?
Watch an overview of the
conservation issues in Kenya's Lake Bogoria.
Click to play these videos:
Video
2 - An overview of the conservation issues
in Kenya's Lake Bogoria.
Kenya is slightly more than twice the size of Nevada.
Climate varies from tropical along coast to arid in
the interior.
Life expectancy is 45 years old.
The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful
agricultural production regions in Africa.
The median age is 18.7.
Population = 32, 021, 856
Sounds of the Expedition
Audio
1 - Kenya kids singing at the Lake Bogoria Primary
School, Kenya. Audio 2 - Kids saying "Jambo"
while waiting for Tugen Tribe to start performing.
Audio 3- About ten of the Tugen tribesman singing.
