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A water bus in Lwanda Kotieno, Rarieda. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

Transport on Lake Victoria, an economic goldmine for the lake region counties, is witnessing a surge as demand for reliable and safe transport networks increases.

While the national government has stepped up efforts to revive the region's small ports, local investors have also intensified their bid to tap into this economic potential by investing in new boats.

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