Raw sewageIncreased pollution is threatening the sustainable use of Lake Victoria, a vital resource for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, reports the BBC’s Noel Mwakugu. Each day gallons of raw sewage and rubbish flows into the lake from houses and industries near its shores.
In Kisumu, on the Kenyan side of the lake, sewage from 20% of homes flows into the waters.
Fuel spillageThe growing demand in international markets for Nile perch and Tilapia fish caught in the lake has led to more fishermen.
Dozens of fishing boats are out on the lake every night to supply the 18 fish processing industries in Uganda.
Researchers say fuel spilled from fishing boats is poisoning aquatic plants, which are vital for feeding fish and serve as breeding grounds.
