Lake Victoria: A Cradle of Life Under Siege by Transnational Crime
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Lake Victoria, a colossal freshwater body spanning 68,880 square kilometers | Source: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ By Brian Ochieng Akoko and Helga Mbodze.
NAKURU, KENYA – July 14, 2025 – Lake Victoria, a colossal freshwater body spanning 68,880 square kilometers, is not merely Africa’s largest lake; it is the pulsating heart of an ecosystem supporting an estimated 30-40 million people across Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (URT), and Kenya. Its waters are a lifeline, contributing significantly to national fisheries production – approximately 85% for Tanzania, over 50% for Uganda, and 80% for Kenya. Yet,
