Kenyan fish exporters demand Shs22 billion from Uganda and warn of Busia and Malaba border blockade

Kenyan fish exporters are demanding Shs22 billion in compensation and damages from the Ugandan government over the fish destroyed in 2021, the Daily Monitor reported on 19 August 2026. An affected exporter warned that traders were preparing to close the Busia and Malaba border posts to Ugandan transit cargo if payment is not made.