Hi, I've read about a new ferry service about to be put in place across Lake Victoria by a US company called EarthWise Venture.
As seen on their website:
«Today, it is estimated that at least 1,600 people move from Kampala, Uganda to Mwanza, Tanzania on a daily basis. For most of these travelers, the only transport option available for this trip is a grueling, multi-country, bus trip on deteriorating roads that can take two days to complete. Connection between the other cities around the lake is equally problematic. There is a great need to offer passengers like this a safe and fast passage across the lake.
EarthWise Ventures, Inc. is responding to the above needs by gathering together a consortium of African and American companies in a joint venture to launch a boat manufacturing company in Kampala, Uganda, and bringing ferry service back to Lake Victoria.»
Does anybody have more information on this? I saw on a news article that service will commence in December 2010, is it true?
Thanks!
