Kampi Ya Samaki

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Kampi Ya Samaki
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Kampi Ya Samaki
Location of Kampi Ya Samaki
Coordinates: 0°36′N36°01′E / 0.6°N 36.02°E / 0.6; 36.02
Country Kenya
County Baringo County
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
Climate Aw
Website BARINGO SAFARIS

Kampi Ya Samaki is a settlement in Kenya's Baringo County, located on the shore of Lake Baringo. The name Ya Samaki is Swahili for 'fish camp'. Kampi ya is a landing bay for fishermen and also provides a market for their fish. [1] The population of Kampi Ya Samaki are primarily from the Arror subtribe of the Tugen.

References

  1. Odada, Eric O.; Onyando, Japheth O.; Obudho, Peninah A. (2006). "Lake Baringo: Addressing threatened biodiversity and livelihoods". Lakes & Reservoirs: Science, Policy and Management for Sustainable Use. 11 (4): 287–299. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1770.2006.00309.x. ISSN   1440-1770.