Kampi Ya Samaki Explained

Official Name:Kampi Ya Samaki
Pushpin Map:Kenya
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name:Kenya
Subdivision Name1:Baringo County
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.6°N 36.02°W
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info: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.

Notes and 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. en. 11. 4. 287–299. 10.1111/j.1440-1770.2006.00309.x. 1440-1770.