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August 28, 2025
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Ugandan security officers arrest 24 fishermen, confiscate boats in Homa Bay

Ugandan security officers arrest 24 fishermen, confiscate boats in Homa Bay

On Wednesday night, three boats were seized by the officers on patrol in the waters of Lake Victoria, while three others were confiscated on Thursday morning, sparking tension among the fishermen......

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Ugandan security officers have arrested 24 fishermen from Ringiti Island beach in Suba West, Homa Bay County, and impounded six boats over alleged trespass into Ugandan waters on Lake Victoria.

  • Three boats were seized on Wednesday night and three more on Thursday morning, sparking tension among the fishermen.
  • According to Barnabas Odhiambo, chairperson of the Ringiti Island Beach Management Unit, the fishermen and boats were taken to Lolwe Island in Uganda.
  • Ugandan officers allegedly demand Ksh.50,000 to release a boat and between Ksh.10,000 to release a person.

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