Education Students undertake a Field Trip to the Rift Valley Region

Ms. Caroleen Barasa (left), Daystar University students, and Mr. Amos Ombevah (right) during their fieldwork visit to the Rift Valley Region.

By Correspondent 
[November 28, 2025] From November 26 - 27, 2025, six students from Daystar University School of Education undertook a two-day Geography field trip to the Rift Valley region. The trip was intended to help learners to apply classroom theory to real-life environmental features and processes. 

The students were accompanied by Ms. Caroleen Barasa and Mr. Amos Ombevah, both lecturers in the School of Education. 

The field study focused on identifying key cartographic and physical features such as mountains, slopes, drainage systems, land use patterns, settlement distribution, transport networks, and evidence of volcanic activity.  The exercise was part of the GEO 100 Physical Geography Unit, which covers biosphere, climate, landforms, vulcanicity, and the hydrosphere. 

The team began their study at the Rift Valley viewpoint, where they examined Mt. Longonot, rolling hills, craters, and the general structure of the valley. They later proceeded to Lake Bogoria to observe hot springs, flamingos, and rising lake levels, which have affected local settlements and accessibility in the area. 

On day two, the students toured the Olkaria Geothermal Plant where they were received by Eng. Jacob Babashi.  They learned about geothermal drilling, steam extraction, and power generation, gaining firsthand understanding of Kenya’s clean energy production. The group then visited Hell’s Gate National Park, where they encountered volcanic plugs, layered rock formations, and geothermal features inside the iconic gorge. 

Due to time limitations, the trip did not include Lake Nakuru National Park and Menengai Crater, but similar data on landforms, erosion, and wildlife were collected at the sites visited. 

Students who attended the trip will be expected to compile and present detailed reports based on their findings as part of their final fieldwork assessment.  

School of Education thanks the University Management for giving the students such an opportunity, noting that such practical exercises deepen students’ understanding of geography and its relevance to environmental management and sustainable development.