Researchers warn of toxic metals in Lake Nakuru fish as business flourishes

A woman displays fish she netted at Mwariki bordering Lake Nakuru National Park on August 17, 2020. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

Researchers have warned of presence of toxic heavy metals found in fish within Lake Nakuru as residents swarm the lake with fishing nets and boats to fish following swelling of the lake.

Lake Nakuru, according to a recent study, currently has three newly introduced tilapia fish species that previously never existed.