Next Stop: Kenya


According to a report by The East African Standard, the water level of Lake Victoria has dropped by about half a metre. This has locals and experts concerned because the receding water level could have an affect on the abundant marine life. This includes a large variety of fish species and, overall, the ecosystem. Experts say that over-fishing has caused fish stocks to deplete. The government blames the weather for the receding water, but scientists are quick to point out that a lot of this is a result of Lanina, a cyclic pattern that causes low rainfall.

There have also been inteferences in the transport industry. The low water levels have forced ships to dock in deeper water than normal. Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania all use the lake for transport. It is most important for Uganda and Tanzania because ships carrying fuel destined for the two countries use Lake Victoria. If fuel supplies are delayed, prices will rise. This won't make anyone happy.

Even though I have not been to Lake Victoria, I can imagine that it is a beautiful lake. After all, it's one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world and is the source of the Nile. Is there someone out there reading this blog that has been to Lake Victoria? Can you provide some insight into the situation?