Kenya: 50 Tonnes of Fish Die, Leaving Hundreds of Fishermen Without Jobs

Hundreds of fishermen in Lake Victoria are grappling to survive after losing their major source of income. This is after 50 tonnes of fish across 300 cages died in October, impeding their fishing business.

According to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), the fish died due to a lack of oxygen because of how close the fish cages were.

“Boda boda riders, women who relied on the fishing activities, are among 6,000 people who are currently struggling to survive due to the…