Experts call for change of tack in hyacinth control

Passengers stuck in Lake Victoria near Koginga Beach in Homa Bay County due to water hyacinth, which has invaded the lake. Due to the adverse whether conditions, it was difficult to rescue them. The Passengers were leaving Homa Bay town for Rachuonyo North sub county. [photo: JAMES OMORO/standard]

The campaign to save the Lake Victoria basin from environmental degradation remains a mirage.

This is despite a 20-year campaign that has gobbled up close to Sh18.4 billion. The basin is a source of livelihood to some 40 million East Africans.