Julie Samal (left) and Ajudo Achia in a boat on Lake Turkana (Photo: Fred Kibor/Standard)Julie Samal briskly instructs her passengers to wear their life-saving jackets before issuing safety tips should the boat encounter rough waters or capsize midstream. ALSO READ: Overcoming cerebral palsy to win Olympic goldAfter a few minutes, the boat roars to life ready to start its voyage through the waters of Lake Turkana to Central Island for a fishing expedition. The two women literally rule the waters of the world’s largest desert lake, steering and navigating their boat with ease. The two women trained in marine rescue, tidal effects, boat safety and diving, among other courses. When The Standard recently visited Kalakol town on the shores of Lake Turkana, the women were testing the stability of a new boat.

Source: Standard Digital December 30, 2019 06:11 UTC