Amid an ecological crisis threatening Lake Victoria, a tiny freshwater shrimp, locally known as Ochong'a is emerging as an unlikely beacon of hope for struggling fishing communities.
As pollution, climate change, and illegal fishing gear drive fish stocks to historic lows, Ochong'a, once overlooked and undervalued is thriving.
Experts now believe it could power a new, locally driven animal feed industry along the lake's shores.
Currently being harvested in large quantities, not for human consumption but as raw material for livestock and fish feed, Ochong'a is attracting renewed interest from researchers and community leaders.
