Water shortage hits Kisumu as hyacinth rots

Members of Legio Maria pray by the hyacinth covered shore of Lake Victoria at Lwang'ni beach in Kisumu on February 25, 2017. The pigeon which formed part of the prayer band too switched from shoulder to head most of times. (PHOTO: DENISH OCHIENG/ STANDARD)

Residents of Kisumu now face water shortage as the water hyacinth which has carpeted Lake Victoria starts to rot, affecting quality.

The Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company (Kiwasco) has warned of possible rationing in pockets of the lakeside town as the stubborn water weed covering the Winam Gulf reaches old stage and is rotting away.