The Phytoplankton of Some Kenya Waters

Abstract

An unexpected temporary appointment in the Botany Department of University College, Nairobi, provided the opportunity to make a survey of the phytoplankton of some Kenya inland waters. Attention has previously been paid to some of the larger lakes, particularly those in the Rift Valley, but little information is available about the smaller lakes and reservoirs. The account which follows is an attempt to present the results of the survey in a form which can be understood by those who have had no specialist training in botany.