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Wildlife at risk as sewage and industrial waste choke Lake Nakuru

Workers collect garbage that drains into Lake Nakuru National Park during the rainy season. [Photo: Boniface Thuku/ Standard]

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has raised the red flag over the discharge of affluent into Lake Nakuru National Park that is threatening its eco-system.

KWS research scientist Christine Mwinzi said approximately 540kg of solid waste is collected at the park every day, and this increases during heavy rains.

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