GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

   Factors favoring the development of the fishing industry in East Africa Availability of enough fishing grounds such as Lake Victoria, Kyoga, Tanganyika, and the Indian Ocean.  Availability of high-value fish species such as Tilapia and Nile perch with high market demand. Introduction of better and effective fishing methods such as the use of gill nets. Introduction of better fishing vessels such motorboats fitted with engines which are used for fishing. Presence of abundant plankton (food for fish) has led to fish multiplication in large numbers. Improved transport network linking fishing grounds to market centers. Availability of ready market for fish which is both local and international e.g. fish processing industries, local people, and neighbouring D.R.C. Indented nature of fishing grounds which are favourable for the development of fish landing sites e.g. Kasenyi and Majanji on Lake Victoria. Introduction of fish corporations which teach better the fishermen ne...

  Formation of Ministry of fisheries to control fishing activities in the country. Formation of fishing cooperatives for advice, loans, and easy marketing. Educating the public about the value of the fish as a source of proteins and vitamins to increase its market. Removal of the water hyacinth by using chemicals to provide enough oxygen for the fish. There is construction and rehabilitation of road networks linking to fish grounds to improve fish deliveries. Treatment of sewage and industrial wastes to reduce water pollution. Setting strict laws prohibiting illegal fishing methods like poisoning and indiscriminate nets to protect the young fish. Introduction of modern fish preservation methods like freezing and canning by extending power to rural areas. Regular police patrols to reduce theft on water bodies. Introduction of commercial and high-value fish species e.g. Nile Perch which have a large market. Increased importation of fishing facilities such as motorboats and motor eng...