Lake Victoria is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It plays a significant economic role, supporting many industries and providing livelihoods for millions of people in the region. Unfortunately, a lack of infrastructure and safe transportation posed significant dangers for the island and coastal communities surrounding the lake. Women were especially at risk, taking long journeys either by foot or on board small wooden vessels to access medical care and markets.

The arrival of Waterbus transformed the lives of local women. A ferry network that operates out of Kisumu, Waterbus offers safe, reliable and comfortable transportation for communities in the area, delivering on their promise, “Arrive Alive with Waterbus.”