Fishermen warned against fishing in Lake Victoria while drunk

Screen-Shot-2015-08-05-at-10.54.50-AMFishermen in Bondo, Siaya County have been warned against going to fish in Lake Victoria while drunk. Speaking in Bondo Town on Monday, Bondo Beach Management Unit (BMU) Network secretary Mr Joseph Ogwel advised fishermen to observe safety precautions while going about their business to avert accidents on the lake, adding that they will arrest and prosecute any fisherman who will be found on the lake drunk or lacking proper protective gear. The BMU Network secretary regretted the high number of fishermen who have died on the lake due to the lack of proper protective gear, and impressed upon them to always put on life jackets while on the lake. (and lay off the sauce!) Read the rest here 11:22

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