Kalangala fishermen celebrate lifting of ban on mukene
The Ugandan government has lifted a ban on mukene fishing in the Kalangala district, allowing fishermen to resume operations using traditional scoop-net techniques. While the use of specific gear is now permitted, the government maintains a ban on the use of lamps for fishing until further notice.
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This decision balances the economic livelihoods of local fishing communities with environmental efforts to prevent the depletion of young Nile Perch stocks.
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