Lake Kanyaboli
Lake Kanyaboli is the largest oxbow lake in Kenya and the second largest in Africa,formed after River Yala disconnected from its course at the meander stage, leaving behind a U-shaped lake. The lake is found in Siaya County in western Kenya and is home to a variety of fish species that have almost disappeared from Lake Victoria, the country's largest freshwater lake.
| Lake Kanyaboli | |
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Lake Kanyaboli from the north shore | |
Lake Kanyaboli | |
| Location | Yala Swamp, Kenya |
| Coordinates | 0.059°N 34.16°E |
| River sources | Yala River, Nzoia River |
| Basin countries | Kenya, Uganda |
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