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?

• Decreased water pollution

• Improved tourism opportunities

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Loss of land, homes, and jobs

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

• Overfishing

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

How has global warming been linked to the changes in the Rift Valley lakes?

• It has reduced the number of hippos.

• It has improved water quality.

• It has led to increased rainfall and rising water levels.

• It has caused more frequent droughts.

What economic activity has been most affected by the rising lake levels?

• Technology

• Manufacturing

• Tourism and flower farming

• Mining

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

• Improved agricultural practices

• Decrease in tourism

• Upsurge in illegal fishing

• Increased urban migration