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The Tanzanian government plans to temporarily suspend fishing in Lake Tanganyika from May, prompting mixed feelings among people who are likely to be impacted by the stoppage.
The three-month suspension is expected to come into effect on May 15 and is aimed at increasing fish reproduction, controlling illegal fishing, curbing environmental degradation and ultimately increasing productivity among fishing communities, according to Livestock and Fisheries minister Abdallah Ulega.
He said the decision followed a 2022 agreement among countries which border Lake Tanganyika, namely Tanzania, Burundi, DR Congo and Zambia.
“Apart from suspending fishing in Lake Tanganyika, the government has also started to promote alternative economic activities to economically empower local residents. This includes guaranteeing boats and equipment for fish farming.”
Mr Ulega added that the government, through the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (Tafiri), had allocated Sh200 million to identify potential areas for fish farming.
He said Sh400 million had been released for establishing a fish breeding centre in Kigoma, which would assure fish farmers of a constant supply of fingerlings.
Source :The Citizen
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