Kenya, Uganda move to resolve fishermen’s plight on Lake Victoria
"President Museveni was in Kenya less than three months ago to sign a joint cooperation agreement. During the meeting, which I attended, it was agreed that Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and his Ugandan counterpart sit together and see how we can jointly benefit from the re..
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Kenya and Uganda are finalizing a cooperation pact to resolve long-standing boundary disputes on Lake Victoria, addressing issues of arbitrary arrests and confiscation of fishing gear. This initiative follows complaints from Kenyan fishermen regarding harassment and extortion by Ugandan security personnel.
The Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, announced the pact during a meeting in Siaya.
The solution involves fully implementing a recent Joint Cooperation Agreement signed between President William Ruto of Kenya and President Museveni of Uganda.
Plans include establishing a patrol base at Usenge Beach, coordinating with Muhuru Bay and Isebania posts, led by the Kenya Coast Guard Service, to enhance security and lawful processing of suspects.
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