Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino (centre) and Seme MP James Nyikal (right) during a funds drive at Malela SDA Church in Ndhiwa Constituency, on June 7, 2026. [James Omoro, Standard]
MPs from Nyanza want the government to put in place measures to prevent the spread of Ebola through trade on Lake Victoria.
This comes following revelations that the Congolese and Ugandan traders interact with their Kenyan counterparts in Lake Victoria. The business mostly takes place in various Lake Victoria islands such as Remba, Ringiti, Takawiri and others.
But such interaction can open a window for Ebola transmission.
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino, Seme MP James Nyikal and Homa Bay Woman Rep Joyce Osogo urged the government to put in place measures to protect Nyanza residents from contracting Ebola.
