Fisheries minister announces new regulations and licence deadline for all fishing boats

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 20 Aug 2026 Severity: 1/5

Minister of State for Fisheries Robert Migadde announced new fisheries guidelines and a set of 2026 regulations, requiring fishers to apply for species-specific licences before 15 September 2026, according to ChimpReports. He said unlicensed boats would be removed from lakes and other water bodies after that date.

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ChimpReports 21 Aug 2026

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