Lake Victoria's choking crisis: How pollution is turning Winam Gulf into a smelly crisis
Pollution in Lake Victoria's Winam Gulf has reached a critical point, causing severe odors that impact local communities and businesses in Kisumu. The environmental degradation is affecting daily life and the local economy near the shoreline.
At dawn along the shores of Kisumu, Lake Victoria no longer introduces itself with calm waves, fishing canoes or the soft reflection of sunrise across its vast waters. Instead, the lake now arrives with something far less welcoming. A smell. Thick, persistent and sometimes suffocating, the odour rises from the Winam Gulf before the city fully wakes. It spreads across Dunga Beach, Nyamasaria, Nyalenda, Kisian and surrounding lakeside settlements, drifting into homes, fish markets, roadside eateries and even public transport stages near the shoreline. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans. Offer ends in…
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