President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday commissioned a bridge connecting Mbita town to Rusinga Island. Uhuru said the construction of the bridge was a proof that the Jubilee Government cares about the interest of Nyanza residents. The bridge replaces a causeway built in 1983 that blocked the flow of water thereby reduced the fish population. He said the new bridge will ease transport in the area and also increase fish stocks in the Winam Gulf. "The new bridge will also contribute to the reduction of the water hyacinth since it will not block the flow of water."

Source: The Star July 12, 2017 12:00 UTC