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Environmental degradation to blame for swelling of Rift Valley lakes

Houses submerged at Kambi Samaki after Lake Baringo swelled. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

Scientists and environmental experts have linked the current swelling of lakes to continued environmental destruction.

Deforestation and uncontrolled farming on riparian zones are flagged as major causes of siltation that has resulted in lakes breaking their shores.

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