By Aly Abich For Citizen Digital
Fishermen in Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County have been against using illegal fishing gear in Lake Victoria.
Rachuonyo North Sub-County officer in charge of fishery services George Omondi said use of illegal fishing equipment has led to a decline of fish in Lake Victoria, on the Kenyan side.
Mr Omondi said fishermen caught using the banned equipment risk arrest and prosecution.
”Many fishermen in the region are still using illegal gear which is against the law despite being sensitized on the required fishing gear to be used in waters of Lake Victoria,” he said. Read more…
