Climate change effects on environmental, socio-economic and public health system.
Climate change has significantly affected the environmental, socio-economic, and public health systems of Naivasha. Increasingly unpredictable rainfall patterns and extreme weather events have led to rising water levels in Lake Naivasha, causing flooding, loss of wetlands, and degradation of biodiversity. These environmental changes have disrupted key economic activities such as agriculture, floriculture, fishing, and tourism, resulting in loss of livelihoods, displacement of communities, and increased economic vulnerability. Additionally, flooding and water contamination have heightened public health risks, including the spread of water-borne and vector-borne diseases, while also straining healthcare infrastructure and contributing to psychosocial stress among affected populations. Overall, climate change poses a serious threat to sustainable development and human well-being in Naivasha.