By Barbra Muhindo,
Lt. Joe Walunsimbi, the Kasese Resident District Commissioner has lifted the ban on night fishing on lakes of George and Edward.
Walunsimbi announced the lifting of the ban at a meeting with representatives of fishermen at Kahendero health centre two in Lake Katwe sub-county in Kasese district.
The ban on night fishing on the two lakes was imposed last year following reports that suspected ADF rebels were using boats to cross from DRC-Congo to Kasese district. Lt. Walunsimbi speaking…
Mr.Peter Basige, the chairperson fishermen, fishing is the only viable economic activity for the people living along the two lakes.
The Ban had caused a rise in the price of fish yet illegal boats without licenses were continuing with business. Mr. Peter speaking….
SP. Moses Nanok of Rwenzori East Region called for collaborated effort between fishermen and security to avoid friction. SP. Nanok Speaking…
He advised them to use recommended fishing gears along the two lakes. END.