Tales extracted from newspapers led to an understanding of some information needs. First
is the constant threat from winds. Strong winds can blow away nets and capsize boats, with
resultant deaths. The weather on Lake Victoria is unpredictable. One minute the lake is
calm and sedate, whereas the next it is raging with a vengeance, ready to claim lives. At
times, pirates steal everything from boats that are left untended because of the
raging weather.