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Scramble for 'brown gold' leaves Lake Victoria's shoreline in limbo

Some of the sand harvesting sites in Nyangera village, Siaya County.[Isaiah Gwengi]

Until a decade ago, Siungu Beach in Got Agulu was Siaya County's white sand beach and the venue for an annual boat racing festival.

Lush scenery and Lake Victoria's soothing breeze made the beach a perfect getaway for local and foreign tourists.

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