Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future
Lake Ol Bolosat is the only natural lake that can be found in the central part of Kenya. It is home to various types of fish like the catfish, hippos and a number of migratory bird species which attract numerous tourists. It is also the source of River Ewaso Nyiro which is important for the livelihoods of many people, livestock and wildlife that are found downstream. Despite all these, the existence of this lake is threatened by activities such as pollution, quarrying, overgrazing, encroachment, increased population growth and various other human activities. For example, poor farming methods have caused siltation of the lake which has resulted in reduced water level s in the lake. It is believed that if we don’t act now, the lake will no longer be in existence in the next 15 years. It is in light of this that this year’s World Wetlands Day celebrations in Kenya will be commemorated at this endangered lake in Nyandarua County. This will be held on February 2 nd 2018. The theme of