Rising Lake Turkana Rewrites Life for Kenya’s El Molo
Rising waters in Lake Turkana, driven by tectonic shifts and climate patterns, have turned Komote Island into an inland lake, submerging villages, schools, and burial grounds, displacing thousands and straining fisheries as locals face poverty, crocodile attacks, and new security risks; UNESCO placed the lake on the Danger List in 2018, while researchers and NGOs push multi-pronged solutions like improved fishing access, electricity, cold storage, and health services, though progress remains limited for the El Molo and other communities.
