Uaso
Uaso Nyiro, also spelled Ewaso Nyiro, is a major river in northern Kenya. It has its headwaters in the central Kenyan highlands and flows northward through Laikipia and Samburu counties, passing near Isiolo and Archer's Post.
The river supports a network of wetlands and riparian habitats, including the Lorian Swamp, a key seasonal
Hydrology-wise, the Uaso Nyiro is a seasonal river whose flow varies with rainfall. It collects water from
Economy and people around the river rely on it for pastoralist livelihoods, livestock watering, and some irrigation.
Conservation and management efforts focus on sustainable water use, protection of wetlands, and maintaining habitats for