Kenyan fishermen protest high tariffs imposed by Uganda

Kenyan fishermen have appealed to the government to initiate talks with Uganda to repeal the high fishing tariffs it imposes on Kenyans. PHOTO | GAITANO PESSA | NMG

Kenyan fishermen have appealed to the government to initiate talks with Uganda to repeal the high fishing tariffs it imposes on Kenyans.

Uganda’s tight regulations direct that noncitizens on fishing expeditions must pay an annual fee of USh2 million (about Sh54,000) per vessel.

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