VOICED: Losing Kenya's Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley is experiencing significant water level drops, affecting local wildlife and communities. The retreating water has forced locals to extend jetties frequently. Activists blame flower farms for siphoning water for irrigation, while farmers attribute the issue to reduced rainfall. Environmentalists urge European consumers to boycott Kenyan flowers to pressure farmers into better practices. All parties agree that if the lake dries up, it would lead to a major economic and environmental disaster for Kenya.

What is one of the main challenges faced by those who rely on Lake Naivasha?

• Improved water quality

• Decreasing water levels

• Rising water levels

• Increasing fish population

What is one reason flower farmers give for the lake's problems?

• Increased tourism

• Overuse of fertilizers

• Lack of rainfall

• Excessive fishing

Why do some environmentalists want European consumers to boycott Kenyan flowers?

• To promote local European flowers

• To reduce flower prices

• To pressure farmers to improve environmental practices

• To increase flower exports

What is the potential consequence if Lake Naivasha dries up completely?

• A rise in water sports activities

• An increase in fish population

• An economic and environmental disaster

• A boost in tourism

What is the main action environmentalists are taking to address the lake's issues?

• Developing new irrigation techniques

• Increasing flower production

• Creating awareness in Europe

• Building new drainage systems