Minister Ruth Nankabirwa

State minister for fisheries Ruth Nankabirwa says that plans are on going to investigate and arrest all culprits involved in catching immature fish in the country adding that so far the ministry has impounded several vehicles transporting the immature fish in several parts of the country

She says that many vehicles transporting immature fish are mostly found in areas of busia coming from Lake Kyoga to which they enter Kenya to get revenue seals that would make it easier for them to transport the fish

The minister also expressed concern on the hygiene at the landing sites. she says that smoking areas are wanting and therefore called upon people operating in such areas to be cautious. she says that fishermen should also mind about the quality of the fish as they mind about getting money.

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Dr. Mwanja was speaking during the annual research review and planning meeting for scientists and fisheries officers held at Kajansi in Wakiso.

He said fish stocks in all the lakes has reduced and that the government is hoping the restocking exercise will increase fish production.

The meeting was held under the theme “consolidating the stakeholder’s views and fisheries research for national development”.

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