Environmentalists warn on dam to dangerously impact on Leke Naivasha

Boat operators around Lake Naivasha tried to salvage a boat that was carrying foreign visitors before it capsized after hitting structures left behind by flower farms.

Conservationists have warned of looming environmental crisis at Lake Naivasha following a proposal to construct a Sh26 billion dam on River Malewa, which flows into the lake.

The dam, which will be constructed in Nyandarua County, is projected to supply water to Naivasha, Gilgil and industrial park in Mai Mahiu.