Experts alarmed as Lake Bunyonyi turns brown
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.
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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)
By Job Namanya
Journalists @New Vision
When the colour of Lake Bunyonyi waters started changing last month, residents of Kabale and Rubanda districts knew something was wrong.
The lake, celebrated as Africa’s second deepest and