Homes flooded, disease outbreak looms as Lake Naivasha water rises

Kihoto is the most affected, as it borders the lake with tens of boreholes and latrines flooded raising fears of a disease outbreak in the estate that is home to tens of flower farm workers.

Tens of wild animals including buffaloes and hippos have also been adversely affected after pasture-land around the riparian was flooded pushing them to nearby farms in search of pastures.

Already, one person has drowned in the estate after falling into one of the flooded boreholes as residents called on the government to come to their rescue.

According to Lakeview MCA Alex Mbugua, the situation was getting worse by the day as the number of those affected continued to rise with no support from the national government.

He said that the county government was overwhelmed by the current situation adding that there were fears of a disease outbreak due to the flooded latrines.

While calling for assistance from the national government, Mbugua noted that several schools had been closed down, one person had died and there was no supply of clean water.

This was echoed by his Viwandani counterpart Mwangi Muraya who said that tens of wildlife displaced by the floods had turned into nearby estates.

He said that the county had provided water treatment drugs adding that more funds and support was needed for the affected families.

A resident, Michael Wainaina said that this was the second time the estate had flooded affecting tens of landowners.

Another victim, Samson Otieno said that they had been forced to live in the flooded houses as they could not afford rent elsewhere due to the harsh economic times.