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The '''Turasha River''' is a major tributary of the Malewa River, which feeds [[Lake Naivasha]] in the [[Great Rift Valley, Kenya|Great Rift Valley]] of [[Kenya]]. |
The '''Turasha River''' is a major tributary of the Malewa River, which feeds [[Lake Naivasha]] in the [[Great Rift Valley, Kenya|Great Rift Valley]] of [[Kenya]]. |
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The Turasha rises to the east of [[Mount Kipipiri]].{{sfn|Harper|2003|p=16}} |
The Turasha rises to the east of [[Mount Kipipiri]].{{sfn|Harper|2003|p=16}} |
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As of 1994 there was a plan for impounding the river for rural water supply, which could threaten Lake Naivasha.{{sfn|Thieme|2005|p=179}} |
As of 1994 there was a plan for impounding the river for rural water supply, which could threaten Lake Naivasha.{{sfn|Thieme|2005|p=179}} |
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It is dammed at an elevation of about {{convert|3000|m|ft}} to supply fresh water to the town of [[Nakuru]].{{sfn|Harper|2003|p=16}} |
It is dammed at an elevation of about {{convert|3000|m|ft}} to supply fresh water to the town of [[Nakuru]].{{sfn|Harper|2003|p=16}} |
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This water supplied to Nakuru and Kabarnet is tapped at the lower Turasha River(KONOIKE). |
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The Turasha river is a permanent river that does not dry up even during the dry spell(Rare in Kippiri). The river has meanders as it winds towards '''Konoike. The '''river is used (in small scall for Agriculture(irrigation) Small scale fishing(lower Turasha) drinking and watering animals. //edited by Resident ('''Wanjohi Muthoni,''' '''''Kipipiri''''', '''Turasha '''//''This information is subject to change without notice to the editor on more concrete information''. |
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About {{convert|17500|m3}} of water are diverted to Nakuru daily.{{sfn|Thieme|2005|p=120}} |
About {{convert|17500|m3}} of water are diverted to Nakuru daily.{{sfn|Thieme|2005|p=120}} |
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Of this, about two thirds goes to Nakuru Municipality and one third to [[Gilgil]] communities.{{sfn|Mbela|1994|p=641}} |
Of this, about two thirds goes to Nakuru Municipality and one third to [[Gilgil]] communities.{{sfn|Mbela|1994|p=641}} |
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Below the dam the river falls more or less rapidly until it joins the Malewa. |
Below the dam the river falls more or less rapidly until it joins the Malewa. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite book | |
*{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3Q1pfcjMae8C&pg=PA16 |
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|title=Lake Naivasha, Kenya |
|title=Lake Naivasha, Kenya |
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|first=David M. |last=Harper |
|first=David M. |last=Harper |
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|publisher=Springer |year=2003 | |
|publisher=Springer |year=2003 |isbn=1402012365}} |
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*{{cite journal |
*{{cite journal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sYBeDlKy6bUC&pg=PA641 |
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|title=State of Water in Nakuru |
|title=State of Water in Nakuru |
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|first=D.M. |last=Mbela |
|first=D.M. |last=Mbela |
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|journal=Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard) |
|journal=Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard) |
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|date=3 May 1994 | |
|date=3 May 1994 |volume=4 |issue=25}} |
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|volume=4 |issue=25}} |
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*{{cite book |ref=harv |url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=3nkL9NqqlscC&pg=PA120 |
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|title=Freshwater Ecoregions of Africa and Madagascar: A Conservation Assessment |
|title=Freshwater Ecoregions of Africa and Madagascar: A Conservation Assessment |
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|first=Michele L. |last=Thieme |
|first=Michele L. |last=Thieme |
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|publisher=Island Press |year=2005 | |
|publisher=Island Press |year=2005 |isbn=1559633654}} |
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{{Great Rift Valley, Kenya}} |
{{Great Rift Valley, Kenya}} |
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[[Category:Rivers of Kenya]] |
[[Category:Rivers of Kenya]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 3 April 2021
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• coordinates | 0°30′22″S 36°24′12″E / 0.50601°S 36.40333°E |
The Turasha River is a major tributary of the Malewa River, which feeds Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya.
The Turasha rises to the east of Mount Kipipiri.[1] As of 1994 there was a plan for impounding the river for rural water supply, which could threaten Lake Naivasha.[2] It is dammed at an elevation of about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) to supply fresh water to the town of Nakuru.[1] About 17,500 cubic metres (620,000 cu ft) of water are diverted to Nakuru daily.[3] Of this, about two thirds goes to Nakuru Municipality and one third to Gilgil communities.[4] Below the dam the river falls more or less rapidly until it joins the Malewa. [1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Harper 2003, p. 16.
- ^ Thieme 2005, p. 179.
- ^ Thieme 2005, p. 120.
- ^ Mbela 1994, p. 641.
- Sources
- Harper, David M. (2003). Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Springer. p. 16. ISBN 1402012365.
- Mbela, D.M. (3 May 1994). "State of Water in Nakuru". Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard). 4 (25).
- Thieme, Michele L. (2005). Freshwater Ecoregions of Africa and Madagascar: A Conservation Assessment. Island Press. ISBN 1559633654.