text: Pictorial; Families Thrilled as Govt Lifts L.Kyoga Fishing Ban :: Uganda Radio Network
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  Pictorial; Families Thrilled as Gov't Lifts L.Kyoga Fishing Ban
  29 Jul 2020, 08:01 463 Views Serere, Eastern Region, Uganda Agriculture Business and finance Slideshow
  The government has lifted a ban on fishing in Lake Kyoga after months of a fishing holiday. Fishing activities were suspended in January 2020 in the districts of Serere, Kaberamaido and Soroti, while areas of Amolatar, Nakasongola and other districts had taken more than 14 months under lock.
  Several families split and cases of domestic violence soared, according to police reports in Serere as men failed to provide for their households. The situation crippled several businesses and forced some young men into petty theft for survival.
  More than 10 fishermen have lost their lives as they attempted to engage in illegal fishing and others injured as they tried to sneak out with fish. A total of 63 motorcycles have been impounded, 1,460 boats and more than 800 illegal fishing gears confiscated by FPU during operation.
  However, there was joy in Kagwara Landing Site in Serere district as State Minister for Fisheries, Helen Adoa officially lifted the ban. Many people including women and children danced and chanted to Adoa and President Museveni and NRM party for finally allowing them to resume fishing.
  At least 1,970 newly constructed and recommended boats have been flagged off to commence fishing in Serere, Buyende, Amolatar, Nakasongola, Kayunga and other districts under Lake Kyoga Integrated Management Organization- LAKIMO.
  Tagged with: Kagwara Landing Site Minister Helen Adoa lifting of fishing ban in lake kyoga suspension of fishing in lake kyoga
  Mentioned: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - MAAIF Serere District
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  FPU Commandant for Serere, Kaberamaido and Amolatar, Lt. Julius Ankunda shows Nile Perch caught by fishermen in Kagwara.
  Police Officer leads State Minister for Fisheries, Helen Adoa with Kasilo County MP, Elijah Okupa to flagg off fishing in Lake Kyiga.
  Fishermen with new recommended boats dock at Kagwara with fish.
  MP Elijah Okupa looks on as Soroti District Chairman, Gregory Mikairi Egunyu (on suit) enjoys fish delicacy with Richard Eamanio, former NRM Chair in Serere.
  DR. Edward Rukunjo, the Director of Fisheries Resources at MAAIF shows a Nile Perch in Kagwara Landing Site.