Foreign Affairs CAS Ababu Namwamba has expressed concern over rising cases of harassment of fishermen and engine boat operators in Lake Victoria. Namwamba dismissed as uncalled for the harassment of engine boat operators by the Kenya Coast Guard Services and the Kenya Maritime Authority over claims that they have no certification from the Kenya Maritime College in Mombasa. On harassment of fishermen by Uganda security officers, Namwamba said the Foreign Affairs ministry is already in talks with Uganda and other East African Community members to resolve the matter once and for all. "I would wish to assure our fishermen from Funyula and Budalang'i that the harassment will come to an end," he said. Recently, fishermen from Bukoma beach, led by Busia County Fishermen Network chairman Sylvester Kaywa, complained about harassment.

Source: The Star March 02, 2021 18:56 UTC