Thirty two people drowned in Lake Victoria since the year began

Commuters and traders in Lake Victoria; two people died earlier this month following a boat accident (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

NAIROBI, KENYA: Fishermen and locals are anxious over increased cases of deaths on Lake Victoria.

Police records show that at least 32 people have died in Lake Victoria this year. A person drowns in the lake every month.