How rising waters are fueling deadly crocodile attacks in Turkana

Some boats belonging to Turkana fishermen at Todonyang, in Lake Turkana, on February 28, 2025. [Lucas Ngasike/Standard

For months now, the calm waters of Lake Turkana are no longer a haven. Instead, they carry fear and a lurking death beneath the surface.

For generations, these waters have been the heartbeat of the Turkana communities, a source of food, pride, and livelihood. But today, they have turned into hunting grounds for crocodiles displaced by rising lake levels, leaving behind tragedy, trauma, and deep uncertainty.