Uganda just nuked its controversial fish cops, yet critics claim the replacement plan feels sus. President Yoweri Museveni ordered General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to scrap the Fisheries Protection Unit under Lieutenant Colonel Mercy Tukahirwa following nasty allegations concerning human rights violations. Samuel Okulony from the Environment Governance Institute Uganda argues that simply tossing out the old guard fails if the state waits months to act. He insists a fresh team needs to be organized within fifteen days to prove this move is not merely some lame trick before the upcoming elections. General Sam Okiding and Major General Richard Otto are set to supervise the restructuring to fix the mess.
Okulony demands genuine transparency through a joint committee that actually listens to locals rather than just suits. The institute claims over one million people depend on these lakes for food and cash, making this industry massive for the national wallet. They believe indigenous fishermen and investors need seats at the table immediately to restore trust. This restructuring offers a chance to protect families who have fished those waters for ages, provided the government stops dragging its feet.
Okulony demands genuine transparency through a joint committee that actually listens to locals rather than just suits. The institute claims over one million people depend on these lakes for food and cash, making this industry massive for the national wallet. They believe indigenous fishermen and investors need seats at the table immediately to restore trust. This restructuring offers a chance to protect families who have fished those waters for ages, provided the government stops dragging its feet.
