Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rising water levels in Lake Victoria and River Kagera have submerged several households at Kasensero landing site, Rakai District. The floods that were triggered by the persistent seasonal rainfall have displaced more than 400 people from the villages of Kagera Cell 8, and 10. The …
Read More »Kasensero residents demand marine rescue centre
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Communities at Nangoma and Kasensero landing site in Kyotera district have asked the Marine department of the Uganda Police to establish a rescue center in the area to enable them respond to emergencies. The area is prone to water accidents that usually occur as …
Read More »Police train community-based marine rescue teams at Kasensero landing site
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 80 people living around Kasensero Landing site in Kyotera district have been trained to offer emergency rescue services to accidents that occur on water. The Police Department of Fire and Rescue Services together with Swim-safe Uganda; a non-government organization dealing in drowning …
Read More »Tension mounts between Ugandan, Tanzanian fishermen
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is building at Kasensero landing site in Kyotera district over the glaring differences between Uganda fishermen and their Tanzanian counterparts with whom they share much of Lake Victoria waters. The hostility between the Uganda and Tanzanian fishermen stems from the ongoing operations against illegal …
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