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Farmers in Chimala are trained in measuring the flow and quantity of water used for rice irrigation, Tanzania

Tanzania – the Great Ruaha River

Water flow through the Great Ruaha has decreased significantly during dry seasons in recent years. Poor water management within rice irrigation schemes, destructive fishing practices, dry season vegetable growing, livestock grazing and deforestation are all to blame.

Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley, Kenya

Kenya – Lake Naivasha

With its spectacular natural beauty and unique ecosystem, Lake Naivasha is the jewel in Kenya’s Rift Valley. But there are problems with water scarcity and pollution in its basin - a major concern given how important water is to Kenya’s economy.

A boy sits on the ground while overlooking a dam built by his village. Lake Bogoria, Kenya

Kenya – Lake Bogoria

Home to around 350 species, Lake Bogoria is an important habitat for birdlife. But population growth, land clearance, inappropriate agriculture and other issues threaten the region.