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Lake Victoria pollution persists as officials call for joint action

Pollution in Lake Victoria remains a major environmental concern as untreated sewage, industrial effluent and poorly disposed waste continue to enter the lake through rivers and drainage systems. Kisumu County Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources Judith Oluoch said on Monday, October 5, 2026, that addressing the pollution requires coordinated […]

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