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Contaminated water from River Kibos blamed for fish deaths at Dunga Beach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Cage fish farmer Godfrey Ochieng said that the cages closest to the river mouth bore the brunt of the incident, while those further away were not affe...

Isolated heavy showers expected in Rift Valley, Lake Victoria basin - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

In North-western Kenya, particularly Turkana and Samburu counties, morning rains are expected, followed by scattered afternoon and evening thunderstor...

Murkomen says Kenya and Uganda finalising deal to resolve Lake Victoria row
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Murkomen also announced plans to establish a patrol base at Usenge Beach, which will work with Muhuru Bay and Isebania posts under a multi-agency team...

Tanzania completes construction of longest bridge in East and Central Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 22, 2025

The bridge spans a total length of three kilometres across Lake Victoria. It is also connected by an additional 1.66 kilometres of feeder roads

‘Forever chemicals’ polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, Nairobi River among hotspots
The Conversation  |  Dec 03, 2024

The “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily in the environment. They accumulate in organisms over time, moving up the food chain.

IGAD reaffirms commitment in tackling challenges in regional blue economy
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2024

This strategy is designed to guide member states in effectively tackling critical challenges to the growth of the blue economy.

Ruto unveils Sh2.7 billion plan to combat accidents in Lake Victoria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

The centres are part of a broader effort to make Lake Victoria safer for all its users, particularly fishermen who face significant risks on the water...

State identifies 13 key fish breeding zones to restore Lake Victoria's declining fish population
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

The initiative seeks to demarcate and protect fish breeding sites, sheltered bays and river mouths to increase fish stocks and support local fishermen...

Ruto promises to protect fishermen from deaths at Lake Victoria
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2024

President Ruto expressed optimism that more people will be drawn to the sector if the government makes fishing safe.

MV Mpungu sets sail on Lake Victoria after 21-month construction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2024

MV Mpungu is the latest addition to the fleet of vessels that ply the lake region.

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