Uganda formally declared the northern shores of Lake Victoria a national disaster area on this day in 1994, as bodies from the Genocide against the Tutsi continued washing ashore at an alarming rate.

What you need to know: The coveted award was presented by the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, during the historic commemoration of the maiden Regional Lake ...

Lake Victoria is more than just a body of water—it is the lifeblood of East Africa, sustaining over 47 million people across five countries. With its shores spanning Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and ...

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