How Kenya’s rivers affect your bank account

A river passing through a section of Maasai Mau Forest in Narok county on August 28, 2019.[Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

There are 3,085 rivers in Kenya according to the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA). Some are large like River Tana and River Athi, while others are smaller and only known locally like Perkerra River in Baringo County and Kathita River in Meru County. But whether you know them or not, the flow of these rivers affects your life in various ways. Whether you live in an urban estate like Umoja or a rural area like Changwithya, your survival and prosperity are intertwined with the survival and flourish of these rivers.