How climate change turned Lake Victoria into adversary that left community in peril

The situation at Pombo in Nyando where the whole Village and schools were submerged in water from the overflow of Lake Victoria. [File, Standard]

Nestled deep in the heart of Homa Bay County, the small fishing communities of Osodo and my home village in Kochia Ward painted a picture of blooming prosperity, four decades ago.

The shores of Lake Victoria teemed with various fish species, offering a bountiful and affordable source of food, and sustenance for the locals.