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The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Maj. Gen. David Kasura Kyomukama, has urged fishermen, particularly those at Rweshama landing site in Rukungiri district, to embrace responsible fishing practices in accordance with existing laws.
During an exclusive interview with our reporter, Kasura emphasized the importance of abandoning destructive methods and illegal equipment that pose a threat to marine life for the sustainable growth of the fishing industry.
Kasura highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting fishing activities and announced upcoming funding for projects aimed at enhancing fishing sites. These initiatives include the construction of hubs to facilitate fishermen in preparing fish for market centers effectively.
He expressed concern over the disregard for regulations in many lakes, especially Lake Edward, where overfishing is depleting fish stocks. Kasura emphasized the need for an immediate halt to practices that catch both young and old fish indiscriminately.
Kasura appealed to fishermen to adopt responsible fishing methods to ensure the long-term benefits of the lake. He emphasized that depletion of fish stocks would adversely affect the fishermen themselves, rather than government officials who are working to educate them on sustainable practices.
Geoffrey Kyomukama, the Chairperson of Rukungiri district, pledged cooperation with the production and fisheries office to educate fishermen at Rweshama landing site on adopting responsible fishing methods.
