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Free sand and water, but island on Lake Victoria faces distress

Abandoned Maduwa dispensary that used to serve residents of Maduwa village in Budalangi Constituency, Busia county. The village has now turned into an 'Island' as Lake Victoria waters have slowly and steadily surrounded it. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Residents of Maduwa Island located in Lake Victoria know what it means to endure a life of hardship.

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