Kerio River

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Kerio is a river in Rift Valley province, Kenya. It flows northward into Lake Turkana. It is one of the longest rivers in Kenya, originating near the equator. In south it flows through the Kerio Valley between Tugen Hills and Elgeyo escarpment. The river also partly bounds the South Turkana National Reserve the river starts from ledamarive and ends at Lake Turkana.

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Kerio River during dry season. Riverbed is silty and easily erodes during storm events.

Hand dug well in riverbed.

Kerio River flowing after heavy spring rainstorms in the area.

Kerio River flowing after heavy rainstorm.

[edit] See also

• List of rivers of Africa
• Turkana people