VOICED : AFPTV BESTOF 2020/ 'Like the speed of the wind': Kenya's lakes rise to destructive highs

The video discusses the unprecedented rise in water levels in the Rift Valley lakes, affecting thousands of people. Communities have lost homes and jobs, with Lake Naivasha and others rising significantly. Environmental factors like global warming and deforestation contribute to this issue. The economic impact is severe, with tourism and flower farming affected, leading to illegal fishing and increased human-wildlife conflict. The situation is exacerbated by COVID-19, causing further economic strain.

What has been the primary impact of the rising water levels in the Rift Valley lakes?

• Enhanced fishing activities

• Improved tourism opportunities

• Loss of land, homes, and jobs

• Increased agricultural productivity

Which environmental factor is mentioned as contributing to the rising water levels?

• Industrial pollution

• Overfishing

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

What record did Lake Naivasha break according to the video?

• Most fish caught in a year

• Highest water level in 60 years

• Lowest water level

• Highest number of tourists

How has the rise in lake levels affected employment in the flower farming industry?

• Increased job opportunities

• No impact on employment

• Created new farming techniques

• Led to layoffs

What has been one consequence of the layoffs in the flower farming industry?

• Decrease in illegal fishing

• Increase in tourism

• Upsurge in illegal fishing

• Reduction in hippo population