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Boats at Litare Beach, Mbita Sub-county packed at the shore of Lake Victoria. [James Omoro, Standard]

The blue and golden rays dancing on the water's surface at sunrise create a magical paradise.

Fishermen rowing ashore in their boats after night-long ventures make Lake Victoria even more memorable as they approach Usenge Beach in Siaya.

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