Government limit of 66 fishing boats per gazetted landing site takes effect in Kalangala

A government directive limiting each gazetted landing site to 66 fishing boats took effect on March 2, 2026, according to the Daily Monitor; district officials said it was agreed at a February 10 meeting of the UPDF, district leaders and fisheries technical staff to curb overfishing on Lake Victoria. Fishermen, boat crews and net makers at Kisaba landing site said the limit threatens their livelihoods, while the Resident District Commissioner urged patience while fish stocks recover.