Tag: Lake Victoria

UPC Calls for Protection of Constitutional Square and Action on Water Shortages

National News
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has urged government to preserve the Constitutional Square in Kampala and address chronic water shortages that have left many households without a reliable supply following a prolonged dry spell. Addressing journalists...

Veteran Nigerian Actor Jacobs Olu Dies at 84

BREAKING NEWS
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Jacobs Baiyewu Oludotun, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. According to an announcement by his family, Oludotun died on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. His son, Jacobs...
National News

Three Killed, Several Missing After Boat Accident on Lake...

A tragic boat accident on Lake Victoria has left three people dead and several others missing following an incident...
National News

MV Kalangala Ferry Services Suspended After Technical Malfunction

The Ministry of Works and Transport has temporarily suspended operations of the MV Kalangala ferry following a technical malfunction...
Agriculture

Museveni Directs Indigenous Fishermen to Lead Lake Protection Efforts

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that Uganda’s indigenous fishermen take charge of managing the country’s lakes, with logistical...
Environment

MT Kabaka Mutebi II Begins Test Runs, Hailed as...

In a developmental moment for regional maritime transport, the newly commissioned MT Kabaka Mutebi II has successfully commenced its...
National News

Two Fishermen Drown after Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria

Locals in the Butte landing site in the Mayuge district in Baitambogwe subcounty are in shock after two fishermen...
Agriculture

Kenyan Gov’t to Build Kshs100 Million Fish Landing Site...

The President of Kenya, William Ruto has pledged to build a fish landing site valued at approximately Kenyan Shillings...
Environment

Gov’t Commits to Establish Nine Search and Rescue Centers...

According to the study carried out by Makerere University Institute of Public Health between 2016 and 2018, approximately 70% of drowning incidents occur in lakeside districts around Uganda, with an estimated 287 cases reported and 3,500 cases reported annually.
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.
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