Authorities in Kanyangeya main cell in Kasese Municipality are concerned by the rising number of children who have taken to various forms of labor along Nyamwamba River.
Mr. Deo Isemamba, the Chairperson LC1 said following the harsh economic hardships brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, several boys and girls have resorted to fishing in River Nyamwamba that puts their lives at risk. Mr.Isemamba on Fishing…..
The VHTs team leader for Kanyangeya main cell, Mr.Hannington Makuha reported that most parents of children engaged in illegal fishing in River Nyamwamba have kept silent to earn a living.
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A Senior one student at Kasese Humanist Primary school, Mr. Isaac Kule who had Just caught five fish species from River Nyamwamba told our reporter yesterday, that fishing activities begun way back 2013, when Nyamwamba first busted its banks.Mr.Isaac on fish species…
However, some children talked to said they had been motivated by the relatively good price and many customers. END.
