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Raila Odinga calls on researchers to do more in fight on hyacinth

An old ferry lies at the Kisumu port. The port has lost its vibrancy because water hyacinth has blocked vessels from docking. Scientists fighting the hyacinth have been asked to change tack. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Scientists battling the water hyacinth in Lake Victoria have been criticised for failing to adopt more practical strategies to combat the weed.

Speaking yesterday during an inspection tour of the Kisumu port, Opposition leader Raila Odinga said scientists were dwelling too much on theoretical ideas.

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