Man sues State over arrests linked to traditional fishing in coast

Fishermen going on with their business near Nyali Bridge in Mombasa in this photo taken on 19th October 2021. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG

A fisherman has sued the government challenging the arrest of his colleagues engaged in traditional or artisanal fishing along the country’s coastline.

Mahamoud Abdalla Ali wants an injunction issued against Kenya Fisheries Service and officers including the Police and Kenya Coast Guards from arresting fishermen engaged in traditional fishing activities or seizing their fishing gear.

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