Lake Naivasha, at the head of the Great Rift Valley, is one of Kenya’s most popular natural attractions — but it may not be there for much longer. Water levels are dropping fast, with a devastating effect on the region’s wildlife. But while some put the problems down to climate change, others point the finger at the intensive horticulture around the shore, with farms siphoning the lake’s water to grow roses. Source: AFP

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