The East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources estimated in a 2023 study that the invasion of water hyacinth ...

Hartbeespoort Dam in the North-West is again grappling with a severe hyacinth infestation, affecting recreation and aquatic ...

Hyacinths are beloved for their brilliant hues and intoxicating scent, earning them a cherished place in the hearts of gardeners and flower lovers alike. Ensuring these vibrant blossoms thrive and ...

Stranded fishermen on Lake Naivasha due to water hyacinth, leading to drastic drop in fish population and economic losses.

The alien water hyacinth is clogging up Lake Naivasha and threatening the livelihoods of local fisherman.

NAIVASHA, Kenya — For someone who fishes for a living, nothing says a bad day like spending over 18 hours on a lake and taking home nothing. Recently, a group of fishermen were said to be ...

The water hyacinth is native to South America and was reportedly introduced to Kenya in the 1980s “by tourists who brought it as an ornamental plant,” said Gordon Ocholla, an environmental ...

Water hyacinth, scientifically known as Eichhornia crassipes, is an aquatic plant that is notorious for its rapid growth and invasive nature. While it poses significant ecological and economic ...