This archive report was first published on 21 July 2019.
Published on July 21, 2019, three Kenyan fishermen from Nyandiwa Beach in Homa Bay County are currently being detained by Ugandan authorities for allegedly trespassing in Lake Victoria.
The fishermen were arrested while on a fishing expedition in the lake and taken to Hama Island in Uganda, where they are being held.
According to Suba South sub-county Beach Management Unit (BMU) network Chairman William Onditi, Ugandan security personnel also confiscated two boat engines and fishing gear of unknown value during the arrests.
Mr. Onditi further stated that the officers then raided Sare Beach in Homa Bay, confiscating two boat engines worth over Ksh.400,000 and taking one to Lolwe Island in Uganda.
He expressed concern over the alleged frequent harassment of Kenyan fishermen in Lake Victoria by Ugandan and Tanzanian authorities, urging the government to intervene and prevent an impending conflict.
Area police commander Richard Cheruiyot said they are waiting for an official report from the BMU leadership over the incident for necessary action.
