Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

Derrick Omondi is seated at his boat as he waits to serve a group of women who have waded through the water to purchase fish from him. [Anne Atieno, Standard]

Derrick Omondi is seated at his boat as he waits to serve a group of women who have waded through the waters at the Lwanda Konyango landing site to buy fish from.

Omondi, a fisherman at Lwanda Beach, which has now been marooned by water from the lake due to the backflow of Lake Victoria, has caught less than he expected and wonders if the day's catch would give him enough money to feed his family.