Lake Kamnarok

Lake Kamnarok and Lake Kanyaboli in Alego, Siaya County.
Lake Kamnarok in the middle of Kerio Valley when viewed from Anin Escarpment,Above Songeto
Lake Kamnarok and Lake Kanyaboli in Alego, Siaya County. Show map of Kenya Lake Kamnarok and Lake Kanyaboli in Alego, Siaya County. Show map of Africa
Location	Kerio Valley
Coordinates	0°38′N 35°37′E / 0.633°N 35.617°E / 0.633; 35.617
Type	oxbow lake
Primary inflows	Kerio River
Primary outflows	Kerio River
Basin countries	Kenya
Surface area	1 km2 (0.39 sq mi)

Lake Kamnarok is a seasonal lake and one of the few ox-bow lakes in Kenya,^[1] found at the base of the Kerio Valley. The name originated from the Kalenjin word Narok, which is used to refer to a species of water plant that was widely found in the lake. Thick mash surrounds the lake, making accessibility challenging.

The lake occupies an area of approximately 1 km² however being a seasonal lake, the size may at times be much smaller. It was in existence before 1961 but the flood rains of that year led to its enlargement. The flooding disaster saw people living in the area being evacuated in order to save lives. Helicopters were used during the evacuation exercise to airlift people to the higher ground of Maab Konga - a hill near Muchukwo trading centre.