Kenya's pursuit of becoming a continental AI and data centre hub presents significant environmental challenges for Naivasha, a region already struggling with water scarcity. As technology companies expand operations to leverage Kenya's infrastructure advantages, local communities voice growing concerns about further depletion of already stressed aquifers and water resources. This tension highlights the critical need to balance economic development with sustainable resource management and community protection in emerging tech hubs.

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