Tag: Fishermen

Survival or Free Will? Unpacking Uganda’s Rise in Age-Gap Marriages

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of young girls marrying older men, with the most recent marriage between Kampala businessman Frank Gashumba and Malaika Patience Mutoni sparking widespread debate and concern. This phenomenon...

Eastern Uganda’s Rise: Coffee and Industry Meet Investment Opportunity

Agriculture

Eastern Uganda showcased its rising economic potential on May 17, 2025, as a delegation of international investors toured the region’s industrial and agricultural powerhouses. From the advanced manufacturing facilities at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park to the...

Tourism

Discover Banda Island, a Hidden Gem for Adventurous Nature

There is fishing, boat trips, nature walks, and a beach volleyball net waiting for the adventurous. In the evening, bonfires can be lit on the beach as one is watching the lights of the fishermen on the lake.

Security

UWA Operation Captures Two Man-Eating Crocodiles in Buvuma

The crocodiles in question have not only killed humans but also domestic animals, and the crocodile infestation in the area is due to the numerous fish breeding grounds that attract the crocodiles to the shores and prey on humans.

Obituary

Lake Victoria Boat Capsize Claims Five Lives in Kalangala

Most boat accidents in Uganda are mainly caused by overloading and strong winds. For example, in March 2024, a boat that had 17 people was traveling from Bussi Island in Wakiso district heading to Nakiwogo landing site when it capsized and six people died.

National News

Buvuma Fishermen Urge UWA to Curb Crocodile Infestation on...

The crocodiles have invaded the shores and are living near people's houses, which has forced most of them to abandon their homes due to fear of being mauled.

National News