The article discusses the severe flooding affecting Kenya's great lakes, which has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. This environmental disaster has been largely overlooked, yet it poses significant challenges to the affected communities and highlights the broader implications of climate change in the region. The flooding is attributed to extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, which have led to rising water levels and destruction of homes and livelihoods. The situation calls for urgent attention and action to address the environmental issues and support those impacted.