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Nile Perch is one of the most enjoyed fish species in Uganda with many engaged in selling the delicacy.
However, with the
Nile perch business booming, traders in Busega Market are concerned
about allegations that going forward, all the fish species will be
collected at only fish factories for distribution.
The traders say the
move is meant to benefit foreign companies by driving the indigenous
fish traders, especially the smaller ones, out of business.
They have asked the president to intervene on their behalf.However, the
minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and animal husbandry, Vincent
Bamulangaki Ssempijja says the fish traders' fears are unfounded and
they are based on a misinterpretation of the Fisheries Act.
According to the
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute findings of 2013, many
fish factories are bound to close due to the dwindling numbers of fish
especially the Nile perch.
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