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...

 HERE ARE 12 FACTORS THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY IN UGANDA Presence of moderate temperature and rainfall which support fish growth and breeding. This has increased on multiplication of fish within the fishing grounds of Uganda like in L. Kyoga. The fishing grounds of Uganda receive a lot of light and the waters are oxygenated in Lake Victoria , such is required for fish growth and multiplication. The presence of abundant plankton in the fishing grounds of Edward and George due to alkaline level of the water. Planktons are fish feed thus fish growth. Availability of several fishing grounds in Uganda such as Lake Victoria, river katonga, Lumbuye swamp and ponds. All these become source of fish. The presence of well-sheltered bays on the shoreline of Lake Victoria and Kyoga, these are suitable for the development of fishing activities and setting up of landing sites such as Lambu and Kasenyi on L. Victoria. Presence of valuable fish...