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KPA plans sink as rising L Victoria swallows jetties

Newly built ultra-modern water bus that will ply Lwanda Kotieno and Asembo bay channel to Homa bay. [Collins Oduor/Standard]

The Kenya Ports Authority's plans to revamp maritime trade in Lake Victoria have been dealt a blow after swelling water levels consumed jetties around Lake Victoria.

The government had banked its hopes of transforming the region’s economy on a vibrant blue economy fostered by increased maritime trade and transport.

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