Former Lakeview MCA Simon Wanyoike Wanango noted that residents of Kihoto estate were facing double tragedy following the rise in the water levels.
He said that apart from flooding their homes, the animals, mainly hippos, were straying in parts of the estate making it unsafe for habitation.
"We have seen hippos and buffaloes seeking pastures near the estate, mainly early in the morning or late in the evening and this poses a threat to school-going children," he said.
Director Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) Dr Patrick Omondi noted that the flooding lake had displaced wild animals and destroyed property on riparian land.
He termed the rise as abnormal, as the levels were going up even during dry seasons, adding that they needed to understand what was driving the rising water level, as it was now continuous.
"Before, this phenomenon was happening after 30 years, but now it's occurring throughout and it will require different experts to nail down what is leading to this for proper planning of development," he said.