Why Lake Victoria maritime safety remains a mirage

Boats are the only means of transport between Usenge mainland and Mageta Island in Lake Victoria. Commuters are usually crammed up in boats with no safety jackets. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

A group of men loads goods into a boat as passengers scramble to board at Usenge Beach.

There is a rush by the boat crew to make it to Mageta Island before the tides start to rise and make the trip treacherous.