
Lake Victoria —
Lake Victoria is Africa's largest freshwater body. It is shared by three countries -- Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.

Lake Victoria —
Hundreds of thousands of people, mainly fishermen, depend on Lake Victoria for their livelihood.

Lake Victoria —
The massive lake, which stretches some 70,000 square kilometers, is home to more than 80 islands, where fishing is the biggest industry.

Lake Victoria —
But fishermen are often at risk because the lake's erratic weather conditions cause frequent accidents.

Lake Victoria —
According to officials, some 5,000 lives are taken by the lake each year.

Lake Victoria —
The high death toll has prompted officials to implement a mobile phone service aiming to improve the delivery of weather forecasts and help vulnerable fishermen protect themselves from dangerous conditions.