URA Educates Fishermen on Tax Obligations in Eastern Uganda
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has launched a four-day educational campaign on…
Fishing Communities Reap Benefits of Conservation in Lake Edward
Illegal fishing practices and the misuse of fishing gear in Lake Edward…
Jinja’s Masese Fishermen Demand Modern Landing Site Amid Rising Lake Levels
The fishing community at Masese Landing Site in Jinja City is urgently…
Fishermen Accuse Government of Disregarding Concerns
Controversy Surrounds Support for Uganda's Fisherfolk A group of activists, known as…
Illegal Fishing Nets Worth 1.4 Billion Shillings Burned by Fisheries Protection Unit
The Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) recently took action to destroy illegal fishing…
FPU Claims Fish Populations Booming Under UPDF Watch
The UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) is claiming credit for a significant…
Water Hyacinth Invasion Threatens Uganda’s Fishing Economy
The unchecked proliferation of water hyacinth is posing a significant threat to…
Kasese’s Fishing Woes: Lake Edward Struggles with Water Hyacinth
Fishing activities at Lake Edward, particularly in Lake Katwe Sub-County of Kasese…
UPDF Demolishes Illegal Fishing Gear Worth Shs 423 Million
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) recently conducted…
Kalangala Fishing Controversy: FPU Raids Lead to Confiscation of Boats and Silverfish
The Fish Protection Unit (FPU) in Kalangala District has undertaken a significant…
Suspension of Obongi Ferry Disrupts Trade
The suspension of ferry operations across the Nile on February 14, 2024,…
Government Develops Policy for Sustainable Mukene Fishing
The Small Pelagic Species fishery, including mukene, has been a significant aspect…
Crackdown on Immature Fish Trade: Fisheries Protection Unit Issues Warning
Fish traders are being cautioned against engaging in the trade of immature…
Warning Issued to Fish Traders Against Dealing with Immature Fish
The Fisheries Protection Unit spokesperson, Lt. Lauben Ndifula, has issued a stern…
Nile Tilapia Contaminated with Microplastics
The Nile River, renowned globally and crucial to Africa's freshwater resources, sustains…
Uganda Tightens Rules on Small Pelagic Fishery
Uganda has introduced strict measures governing the fishing of small pelagic fish…
MAAIF Encourages Innovation to Advance Fisheries Training
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), represented by Under…
Green Algae Infestation Halts Fishing Activities at Lake Kijjanebarola
Over 10,000 fishermen are stranded at Lake Kijjanebarola in Rakai District after…
Floating Wetland Concerns Lake Victoria Fish Farmers
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urged the Ministry of…
Allegations of UPDF Marines Reselling Confiscated Fishing Gear Surface
Fishermen in Serere District have accused Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) marine…