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6 August 2025, 2:03 pm
Indigenous Fishermen to take the lead in protecting the lake” – Presiden…
By Sarah Ejang President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that the indigenous fishermen will manage the lakes, assisted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)’s Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU). The President made the directive on Tuesday 5thAugust 2025 during a…
11 July 2025, 9:13 am
Illegal Fishing Gear Worth UGX 1.6 billion Burnt at Bangladesh Landing Site in A…
By Sarah Ejang The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Fish Protection Unit (FPU) on Wednesday destroyed illegal fishing gear valued at UGX 1.6 billion at Bangladesh Landing Site in Namusale Sub-county, Amolatar District. The move is part of a broader…
12 May 2025, 11:56 am
Small boat blamed in fatal Lake Kyoga fishing incident
By Sarah Ejang On the early morning of May 11, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded on Lake Kyoga, claiming the lives of two local fishermen. The victims, Ocekeng Alfred from Kaberamido and Obua Eammanuel from Alebtong district, were associated with…
11 May 2024, 3:53 pm
Stop the importation of illegal fishing gears, fishermen warn government
Fishermen have asked government to stop the importation of bad fishing gears if they want them to use recommended nets. This was reached at on 4th May 2024 when state minister for fisheries was meeting with fishermen at Bangala landing…