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Swelling waters on Lake Victoria put brake on economic activities plan

A view of MV Uhuru at the new Kisumu port on Lake Victoria. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Plans by Kenya Ports Authority to revamp maritime trade in Lake Victoria has been dealt a blow after swelling waters of Lake Victoria consumed the jetties constructed around the lake.

The government had banked its hopes of transforming the region’s economy on a vibrant blue economy fostered by increased maritime trade and transport.

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