The decreasing levels of Lake Victoria are affecting East Africas economy. Provided potable water, hydroelectric power, and inland water transport, the lake also supports many different industries, such as agriculture, tourism, wildlife, and fisheries. The Lake Basin serves as a major source of employment for an estimated 30 million people. The low water thing, has began to affect the electrical supply too. Uganda's capital , Kampala, have esperienced water cuts recently. The country has resorted to servere power rationing, for some others that have no electricity for 5 hours a day.
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