By Juma Nsubuga
State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa has urged people in fishing communities to ensure that Lake Victoria is protected and saved for sustainable fisheries activities.
The Minister made the appeal during the 2026 Lake Victoria marathon held in Jinja city.
During the event, the minister also officially opened the 8th Jinja fish festival where he advised participants against using illegal fishing methods and fishing immature fish.
The Minister who was the chief runner informed the public especially the fishing communities that government has lifted a ban on silver fish (Mukene) effective 10th Nov.
“After tabling the fisheries regulations before cabinet, government decided to lift the ban on Mukene fishers but under strict conditions “the minister said.
He said that harry up was totally removed from the lake, sollar lights were also banned and batteries among others.
The minister further warned Mukene fishers to fallow government’s conditions on Mukene.
He threatened to close all the landing sites which do not comply with the conditions issued by government.
The 2026 Lake Victoria morathon was organized under the theme: Building the next generation of lake Victoria stewards for sustainable fisheries, Aquaculture, climate resilience and improved livelihoods.
MAAIF’s
Principal fisheries inspector Mildred Nabbika also participated in the marathon.
