36 Kenyan fishermen arrested in Lake Victoria by Ugandan authorities over the weekend have been released.
The fishermen from Nambo beach in Bondo sub-county were intercepted by the Ugandan Revenue Authority (URA) on Saturday night for allegedly trespassing and using illegal fishing gear.
The Kenyans were fishing near Sigulu Island in Uganda when the Ugandans ordered them to stop at gun point. They were bundled into the officers’ patrol boat and taken to Hama Island where they were locked up. Their nine boats, engines and fishing nets were also confiscated by the officers.
However, their fish valued at Sh50, 000 was also taken and sold by the officers. The Nambo beach management unit Secretary, Mr Alfred Ochieng protested over continued harassment, intimidation and extortion by the neighbours.
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