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Report warns of disappearing fish species in Africa’s lakes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of the fish species that supported the livelihoods and survivals of many living around Africa’s lakes are on the brink of extinction says new report by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). WWF is a global body that leads international efforts to protect endangered species and their …

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Museveni praised army for rise in fish production

While Museveni praised the Fisheries Protection Unit for restoring fish production, there has been public outcry over brutal operations. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni said that the total value of fish catches from the water bodies and exports has steadily increased since the government deployed forces …

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Sh714m solar drying facility to improve Masaka silver fish quality

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of silver fish from landing sites in Masaka District is expected to improve significantly following the construction of a Sh714 million solar-powered drying facility. The government, in partnership with the East African Community Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO), has laid the foundation for …

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FPU impounds immature fish worth sh50 million

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities have impounded immature fish worth Sh50 million in an intelligence-led operation conducted on Sunday at various homes near major landing sites in Jinja City. The Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU), working with the Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU), recovered approximately 2,000 …

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Ban on meat pushes prices of fish and beans in Nebbi

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent ban on the sale of meat in Nebbi district has increased the demand for fish, silverfish and beans in the market. Two weeks ago, Nebbi district authorities suspended the sale of meat and animal products following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth …

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Mpondwe-Lhubiriha fish market re-opened

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mpondwe-Lhubiriha fish market in Kasese District has been re-opened, more than three years after its closure. The fish market neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo was closed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to stop the virus from spreading further. Before …

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