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Help us save our lake, Lamu resident associations plead

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Lake Kenyatta. [Courtesy]

As David Muigah stands on the shores of Lake Kenyatta, he looks out at the water, pointing out different sections and talking about the lake.

Located in a semi-arid area, the lake gives sustenance to more than 60,000 locals of Mpeketoni, Lamu County as a source of water, food, cattle keeping and income. It is approximately 2.5 kilometres southwest of the town.

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