Tag Archives: fishing

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Following the ban on illegal fishing in Lake Victoria, several fishermen in Jinja and Mayuge districts have resorted to sand mining to fend for their families. From as early as 8:00 am each day, several trucks ferry sand from Namoni and Bwondha landing site in …

Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Several people in Buvuma district have taken to oil palm growing at the expense of food growing. Fishing and subsistence farming were the mainstay of Buvuma residents prior to the introduction of oil palm growing.   However, the residents have surrendered the biggest part of the …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Soft penalties and political hindrance have been blamed for frustrating operations against illegal fishing on Kasese landing sites.This continues even after the establishment of a fisheries body to regulate the activities. Lt. Musa Mugogo the head of fisheries unit Kasese sector commander says the existing …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several families in Soroti district have resorted to fishing in swamps citing food shortage. The residents trek long distances with their children to swamps for fishing. Although group fishing is common in Teso during the dry season, some residents interviewed by URN said they are …

Kalangala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  |  The Fisheries Protection Union-FPU has announced new measures to contain illegal fishing practices in Kalangala district following the resumption of its operations. According to the new measures, anyone caught more than twice for engaging in illegal fishing practices will lose their license and landing sites …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate Patrick Oboi Amuriat has promised to end brutality against fishermen. He also said that he will hand over management of Lake Kyoga to residents of Nakasongola district. Recently government lifted the fishing ban on Lake Kyoga exciting fishermen …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishermen on Lake Edward and George in Kasese district have tasked candidates vying for elective positions to focus on the safety of the fishing business. The fishermen point out that harassment from marine forces and lack of safety jackets are affecting their business. There are …

Nakasongola, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The brutal operations against Illegal fishing on Lake Kyoga have dented support for National Resistance Movement- NRM party Presidential candidate and other party candidates in Nakasongola district. In 2017, President Yoweri Museveni deployed soldiers under the Fisheries Protection Unit on Lake Kyoga to combat illegal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has threatened to recall UPDF officers attached to the Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU over corruption-related claims. Speaking to NRM delegates from the districts of Kamuli and Buyende on Saturday, the National Resistance Movement-NRM flag bearer said that he deployed FPU to clean up …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishing activities have resumed on 13 landing sites in Kwania and Dokolo districts. It follows the government’s decision to lift the suspension on fishing activities on Lake Kwania and Kyoga after the March 2019 suspension on the request from Lake Kyoga Integrated Management Organization …