He added that their daily fish landing have drastically reduced as a result of mud being dumped in the ocean. Local fish mongers expressed their displeasure with reduced stocks each day since the dredging works started. ''The fish caught by our local fishermen is a delicacy and is preferred over and above fish from other areas. But KPA in a statement sent to The Standard maintained that it had made efforts to safeguard the environment as dredging work progresses. KPA Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr Benard Osero said that they continue to monitor the dredging work process and that dredging work and movements are closely monitored by its Marine Service section.

Source: Standard Digital March 05, 2019 08:37 UTC