No one's sure how the South American water hyacinth invaded Africa's Lake Victoria but there's little ... it continued to spread. Getting to fishing grounds became a terrible struggle.

The injured fishermen say they were outnumbered by their counterparts from Mpigi District who beat them, vandalised their boat, fled with their nets, and shoes, among other items, last week. Thank you ...

In the picturesque yet troubled fishing villages dotting the shores of Lake Victoria, a shadow looms over the lives of thousands of women. For decades, a deeply entrenched practice known as ...

Scientists reveal the genetic secret behind the thick lips of African cichlids, linked to parallel evolution and proteins.

A woman ferries omena offloaded from a fishing boat along the shores of Lake Victoria. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The African fishing sector is a vital component of the blue economy, providing ...

The good people living near Lake Victoria (Lake Nalubaale ... driven by short-term economic desperation. Fish stocks plummet. Some resort to explosives or poison to boost their haul—and the ...

Lake Victoria, which sits between the borders ... producing a million tons of fish annually, according to the African Great Lakes Informational platform. It's also estimated to support more ...

[PHOTO: DENISH OCHIENG/ STANDARD] Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest fresh water body ... The weed has blocked all the fish-landing beaches, paralysing fishing activities and lake transport.

It is the body responsible for coordinating the sustainable development and management of the basin across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi under the East African Community. A cleaner Lake ...

PHOTO/IVAN WALUNYOLO Scientists have raised fresh concerns over the deteriorating state of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest ... rely on it for fresh water, fishing, and other livelihoods.