Govt engaging Uganda for permanent solution to harassment in Lake Victoria, PS Omollo says.
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 1 – The government is engaging the neighbouring Uganda for a permanent solution to harassment of fishermen in Lake Victoria, Principal secretary Raymond Omollo has said. Omollo,…
The government of Kenya is working with Uganda to find a permanent solution to the harassment of fishermen in Lake Victoria, according to Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been assigned the task of addressing the issue and putting an end to the nuisance. Omollo made the announcement during a meeting with fisher folk from Usigu, Rarieda, and Bondo sub counties, which was attended by the Nyanza regional commissioner, Onesmus Kyatha, Siaya county commissioner, Norbert Komora, and legislators Elisha Odhiambo and Gedion Ochanda.
The PS also assured the fishermen that the government is working on plans to strengthen the Kenya Coast Guard Services to improve security on the lake and prevent foreign intruders. President William Ruto's government has invested significantly in the blue economy in the region, including the construction of nine fish landing sites, providing new fishing gear, training, and life support to the fishermen.
Additionally, legislators Elisha Odhiambo and Gideon Ochanda urged the Orange Democratic Movement party to provide President Ruto with leverage to speak with all communities.
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