Caption for the landscape image: Fishermen fight for survival as crocodiles terrorise Lake Turkana Sunday, February 22, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Fishermen parade the carcass of a killer crocodile that they hunted down at Kanamukuny village along the shores of Lake Turkana on October 13, 2025. Photo credit: Courtesy By Sammy Lutta Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Crocodiles, emboldened by rising water levels in Lake Turkana, now roam closer to human settlements. For communities along Lake Turkana, crocodiles are not just predators but they are a direct threat to survival. For decades, the shores of Lake Turkana have sustained the lives of fishermen like Josphat Mutei. With his weathered hands and small raft made of doum palm logs, Mr Mutei has relied on the lake for food, income and everyday life. PREMIUM How priest’s crocodile farm changed village’s fortunes What began as a small conservation experiment has since grown into a licensed animal sanctuary. Meet the female diver who jumps into crocodile-infested waters Sheila Serem joins male divers, hoping tourism and rescue work will secure her family’s future. Recommended for you PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test PREMIUM Court gives former minister's family 7 days to avert property auction Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM How priest’s crocodile farm changed village’s fortunes What began as a small conservation experiment has since grown into a licensed animal sanctuary.
Meet the female diver who jumps into crocodile-infested waters Sheila Serem joins male divers, hoping tourism and rescue work will secure her family’s future.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
