The lake, celebrated as Africa’s second deepest and one of Uganda’s most picturesque natural treasures, has suddenly turned brownish, emitting a foul odour and producing an oily film that now floats on the surface.
Residents of Kabale and Rubanda districts have raised concerns after Lake Bunyonyi — celebrated as Africa’s second-deepest lake and one of Uganda’s most scenic natural treasures — turned brown, began emitting a foul odour, and developed an oily film on its surface. (Credit: Job Namanya)