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Why Turkana residents cross fingers when August sets in

Turkana fishermen prepare for a fishing expedition in Lake Turkana. Last week, four fishermen were abducted by Merille militia and it is suspected they were killed. [PHOTOS: LUCAS NG’ASIKE/STANDARD]

By LUCAS NG’ASIKE

Turkana, Kenya: August is a dreaded month among many fishermen in Turkana. They fear venturing into Lake Turkana, which is one of the world’s rarest desert lake, and is home to nutritious and abundant fish stocks.

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