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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 18, 2025
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3 fishermen drown after fight over breeding zone in Lake Victoria
Otuoma said the Luanda Kotieno patrol team intercepted the group, prompting a scuffle in which the Kajimu fishermen reportedly attacked with crude weapons...
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A violent confrontation stemming from alleged encroachment on a fish breeding zone in Lake Victoria led to the drowning of three fishermen. The incident involved groups from Rarieda and Karachuonyo sub-counties near Luanda Kotieno beach.
- Three fishermen drowned after their boat capsized during a scuffle.
- The chairman of the Luanda Kotieno Beach Management Unit (BMU), George Owuor Otuoma, confirmed the incident.
- Five fishermen were rescued and handed over to police at Aram Police Station, later arraigned at Madiany Law Courts for illegal fishing equipment use and inciting violence.
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