Kenya's lakes see steep fall in waterbirds

The National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has revealed a worrying collapse in waterbird populations across Kenya’s critical wetland systems, particularly in the Rift Valley and along the coast.The census, which monitored trends in waterbird abundance and species richness between 2023 and 2025, signalled a severe decline in the health of several globally significant sites.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The census, which monitored trends in waterbird abundance and species richness between 2023 and 2025, signalled a severe decline in the health of several globally significant sites.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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