Low business as winds shy to speak to hyacinth

Rescuers with victims who had been trapped by hyacinth at Wagusu beach in Bondo, Siaya County. Kenya Marine Fisheries Institute has raised concern over disrupted transport and fishing activites in Lake Victoria as more than 3,000 hectares are covered by the weed. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

December has typically been synonymous with tourist boom — when local and international visitors flock to the lake side town to enjoy fresh fish, boat rides and other recreational activities.

This, however, remains a mirage this year as the stubborn water hyacinth weed has conspired to deny investors business.