S.I. No. 33 of 2010

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
SUPPLEMENT No. 26 3rd September, 2010

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT
to The Uganda Gazette No. 53 Volume CIII dated 3rd September, 2010
Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government.
2010 No. 33.
THE FISH (FISHING) RULES, 2010
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ARRANGEMENT OF RULES
Rule
PART I—PRELIMINARY
1. Citation.
2. Interpretation
PART II—PROHIBITED NETS AND FISHING WITH NETS
3. Restriction of use of mesh gill nets
4. Prohibition of certain nets
5. Prohibition of certain fishing methods
6. Permitted nets and hooks for Nile Perch fishing
7. Permitted nets for mukene fishing
8. Fishing without life saving equipment
PART III—LANDING AND DISPOSAL OF FISH
9. Landing, etc. of fish
10. Prohibition of selling fish in a lake, river etc
11. Dealings by non-citizens
PART IV—LICENCES, PERMITS AND FEES
12. Fishing without licence or permit
13. Application for licences or permits
14. Applicants to be registered with Beach Management Unit
15. Fees
16. Certificate of vessel ownership and vessel identification plate
17. Vessel Registration Number
18. Fish Movement permit
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Rule
19. Manufacture, sale and importation of fishing appliance
20. Permit for recreational fishing
21. Forms
22. Appeals
23. Validity of licences and permits
24. Publication of licences and permits
PART V—GENERAL
25. Authorised officers
26. Power of authorised officers
27. Powers of inspection
28. Power to enter and search
29. Search warrant
30. Use of force
31. Identification of authorised officers
32. Offences relating to authorised officers
33. General penalty
34. Power of court to confiscate and order forfeiture
35. Power of court to order compensation
36. Offences by bodies corporate
37. Deprivation of monetary benefits
38. Cancellation of licences or permits
39. Further powers of court
40. Abandoned vessel, vehicle, fishing appliance, fish or fish products
41. Immunity from civil or criminal liability
42. Revocation of S.I 197-1
SCHEDULES
Schedule 1 Authorised places for landing or disposal of fish.
Schedule 2 Conditions of purchase of fish by non-citizens.
Schedule 3 Application for permission to engage in fishing activities
Schedule 4 Fees
Schedule 5 Specifications for a Vessel Identification Plate (VIP) and a
Certificate of Vessel Ownership (CVO)
Schedule 6 Forms
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2010 No. 33.
The Fish (Fishing) Rules, 2010.
(Under section 35 of the Fish Act Cap. 197)
IN EXERCISE of the power conferred upon the Minister responsible for

fisheries by section 35 of the Fish Act, these Rules are made this 29th
day of June, 2010.
PART I—PRELIMINARY
1. Citation
These Rules may be cited as the Fish (Fishing) Rules, 2010.
2. Interpretation
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires—
“Beach Management Unit” means a Beach Management Unit
established under the Fish (Beach Management) Rules, 2003;
“recreational fishing” means fishing with a rod and line for
pleasure, where any fish caught are not for sale or are returned
to the water alive.
PART II—PROHIBITED NETS AND FISHING WITH NETS

3. Restriction of use of mesh gill nets
(1) A person shall not fish in the following waters of Uganda with
gill nets, the stretched meshes of which measure less than four inches or
one hundred and three millimeters—
(a) Lake Albert;
(b) Albert Nile;
(c) Lake Nakivali;
(d) Lake Kijanebalola;
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(e) Lake Kachera;
(f) All minor lakes; and
(g) Rivers.
gill nets, the stretched meshes of which measure less than four and a half
inches or one hundred and fifteen millimeters—
(a) Lake Edward;

(b) Lake George;
(c) Kazinga Channel; and
(d) Lake Wamala.
gill nets, the stretched meshes of which measure less than five inches or
one hundred and twenty seven millimeters for any species of fish other
than Nile Perch-
(a) Lake Victoria;

(b) Lake Kyoga;
(c) Lake Salisbury;
(d) Lake Kwania;
(e) Lake Nabugabo; and
(f) Lake Mburo.
4. Prohibition of certain nets

(1) The manufacture, sell, importation or use of gill nets, the length
of which when stretched is greater than one hundred yards or the depth
of which is greater than thirty meshes, is prohibited.
(2) The manufacture, sell, importation or use of the following nets

is prohibited in any waters of Uganda, unless authorised in writing by
the Chief Fisheries Officer or an authorised licensing officer—
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(a) seine nets;
(b) cast-nets;
(c) monofilament nets; and
(d) trawl-nets.
5. Prohibition of certain fishing methods

The following fishing methods are prohibited in any waters of Uganda—
(a) beating or splashing of water commonly known as “kikubo” or

“tycoon” with the intention of scaring or driving fish into a net
or any other fishing appliance; and
(b) long line fishing with hooks exceeding size nine.
6. Permitted nets and hooks for Nile Perch fishing

The following nets and hooks are permitted for Nile Perch fishing—
(a) nets, the minimum mesh size of which exceeds seven inches;
and
(b) hook size nine.
7. Permitted nets for mukene fishing

(1) The permitted mesh net size for mukene fishing on Lake
Victoria is ten millimeters.
(2) The permitted mesh net size for mukene fishing on Lake Albert
and Lake Kyoga complex is eight millimeters.
(3) The nets specified in subrules (1) and (2) shall be used only for
fishing at a distance of two kilometers from the shoreline.
8. Fishing without life saving equipment

A person shall not, in any waters of Uganda, fish without life saving
equipment.
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PART III—LANDING AND DISPOSAL OF FISH
9. Landing, etc. of fish

(1) A person shall not, in respect of the waters listed in Schedule 1—
(a) land or dispose of any fish except at the landing sites

prescribed in Schedule 1;
(b) land any fish between sunset and sunrise.
(2) A person shall not land any fish without having on board the
fishing vessel, the appliance used for capturing the fish.
10. Prohibition of selling fish before landing

A person shall not, in any waters of Uganda, sell fish before it is landed.
11. Dealings by non-citizens

A non-citizen may engage in the marketing of fish or the purchase, sale,
processing, canning or freezing of fish without a specific licence or
permit for that purpose; except that the purchase of fish by a non-citizen
without a licence or permit shall be permissible in the places and areas
and in accordance with the conditions prescribed in Schedule 2.
PART IV—LICENCES, PERMITS AND FEES
12. Fishing without licence or permit

(1) A person shall not engage in any fishing activity without a
licence or permit issued under these Rules by the Chief Fisheries Officer
or an authorised licensing officer.
(2) Fishing activity in subrule (1) means fishing, transportation of

fish, artisanal processing of fish, fish processing, fish net manufacturing,
boat building and recreational fishing.
13. Application for licences and permits

An application for a licence or permit under these Rules shall be in the
form set in Schedule 3.
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14. Applicants to be registered with Beach Management Unit
Every applicant for a licence or permit under these Rules must be
registered with a Beach Management Unit.
15. Fees
The fees to be paid in respect of licences or permits for fishing activities
specified in the first column of Part I of Schedule 4 shall be those set out
respectively in the second column of that Schedule.
16. Certificate of vessel ownership and fishing vessel identification

plate
(1) A person issued with a fishing vessel licence under these Rules
shall, together with the licence, be issued with—
(a) a certificate of vessel ownership relating to that vessel; and
(b) a fishing vessel identification plate.
(2) A certificate of vessel ownership and a fishing vessel
identification plate issued under subrule (1) shall meet the specifications
set out in Schedule 5.
(3) The fishing vessel identification plate issued under subrule (1)
shall be displayed on the licensed vessel at all times.
17. Vessel Registration Number

(1) The Chief Fisheries Officer or an authorised licensing officer
shall allocate to every Lake or Water body a letter or letters and a colour
which he or she thinks suitable for purposes of issuing a fishing vessel
registration number.
(2) The registered number of a fishing vessel—
(a) shall consist of the appropriate letter or letters allocated under
subrule (1), together with a serial number assigned by the
officer who issues the fishing vessel licence ;
(b) shall be clearly displayed in the appropriate colour allocated
on each side of the vessel's bow; and
(c) shall not be wholly or partially covered or obscured.
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(3) Every letter or figure used in displaying a fishing vessel's
registered number for the purpose of this rule shall be at least twelve
inches high and shall be composed of strokes at least two inches wide.
18. Fish Movement Permit

(1) A person shall not, for purposes of trade, move fish or fish
products from one place to another unless—
(a) he or she is in possession of a valid fish movement permit

issued by an authorised officer; or
(b) he or she is a licensed fisherman; or
(c) he or she is a fish farmer.
(2) A fish movement permit shall be in Form 7 set out in Schedule

6.
(3) The fees to be paid in respect of a fish movement permit are

specified in Schedule 4.
(4) The holder of a fish movement permit shall cause the permit to
be carried and exhibited at all times.
(5) A fish movement permit shall not be transferred from one

person to another or used for any vehicle or vessel or used for any batch
or consignment of fish other than the one for which it is issued.
19. Manufacture, sale and importation of fishing appliance

A person shall not manufacture, import, sale or display for sale, nets or
other fishing appliances unless authorised in writing by the Chief
Fisheries Officer or an authorised licensing officer.
20. Permit for recreational fishing

(1) A person shall not engage in recreational fishing without a
recreational fishing permit issued by the Chief Fisheries Officer or an
authorised licensing officer.
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(2) An application for a recreational fishing permit under
subsection (1) shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by the
prescribed fee.
(3) A recreational fishing permit shall be subject to such conditions
as may be prescribed by the Chief Fisheries Officer.
21. Forms
A licence or permit issued under these Rules shall be in the appropriate
form set out in Schedule 6.
22. Appeals
(1) Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Chief Fisheries
Officer or an authorised licensing officer, to issue a licence or permit
under these Rules may appeal to the Minister and the Minister's decision
shall be final.
(2) An appeal under this rule shall be made within thirty days after
the date of the refusal and shall be by way of petition stating the facts
and the grounds of appeal.
23. Validity of licences and permits

A licence or permit issued under these Rules is valid only for the activity
for which it is issued.
24. Publication of licences and permits

shall publish a list of all licences and permits issued under these Rules
in each year, including the names and addresses of all licensees.
(2) The list published under subrule (1) shall be displayed by the
31st day of January in each year in a conspicuous place outside every
district, saza and gombolola headquarters or their equivalent, and at
every landing site.
shall also publish an updated list of licences and permits by the 31st day
of July in each year.
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PART V—GENERAL
25. Authorised officers

(1) A person authorised by the Chief Fisheries Officer under the Act
to be an authorised officer shall advise the Chief Fisheries Officer on—
(a) compliance with fishing laws by Beach Management Units,
persons or entities engaged in fishing activities;
(b) the number of licences and permits required to be issued for
a water body; and
(c) the areas of biodiversity concern.
(2) For the purposes of these Rules, the following persons are
authorised officers—
(a) the Chairperson of every Beach Management Unit Committee;

(b) other elected officers of Beach Management Units and Beach
Management Unit Networks whose functions relate to the co-
ordination and implementation of fisheries monitoring, control
and surveillance activities or appointed in writing by the Chief
Fisheries Officer;
(c) every police officer of or above the rank of a corporal; and
(d) a person, or class of persons, being a public officer so
designated or appointed by the Chief Fisheries Officer.
26. Powers of authorised officers

(1) An authorised officer shall have general powers of enforcement
on water and land under these Rules.
(2) Notwithstanding the generality of subrule (1), powers under that
subrule include the power to—
(a) stop the vessel;
(b) require the operator of the vessel to stop fishing and take his
or her gear back on board;
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(c) where practical, board the vessel;
(d) require any licence, permit or other document to be produced;
(e) search the vessel to determine whether an offence has been
committed;
(f) require an operator to take the vessel to any landing site for
the purpose of a search;
(g) where he or she suspects that an offence has been committed,
take the suspects and the vessel to a landing site and detain
them and the vessel and take them before a competent court;
(h) immobilise a seized vessel to prevent it from being moved;
(i) in the case of suspected fishing by an unregistered vessel or
commercial fishing without a licence or vessel identification
plate, seize the vessel together with all equipment and cargo
connected with the offence;
(j) seize any fishing appliance suspected of having been used in
the commission of an offence;
(k) seize fish suspected of having been taken or fish products

produced in the commission of an offence; and
(l) seize documents relevant to an offence.
(3) Powers under these Rules may be exercised whether or not the
vessel involved is being used for fishing.
(4) An authorised officer may arrest without warrant, any person

whom he or she reasonably suspects has committed or is in the process
of committing an offence under these Rules.
(5) Where an authorised officer suspects that any person is in

possession of any fish product unlawfully obtained, he or she may search
the person or any baggage, package, parcel, conveyance, vehicle, tent or
building under the control of that person.
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(6) An authorised officer may seize and detain any fish, fish
product, fishing appliance, boat, motor vehicle, conveyance, machinery,
or other implement which he or she reasonably suspects is liable to be
forfeited under these Rules.
(7) Where an authorised officer acting under subrule (6) is of the

opinion that the thing seized is subject to speedy and natural decay or
will entail avoidable expenses on the part of Government, he or she may,
except where immature fish is seized, sell the seized thing and the
proceeds of that sale shall be treated in the manner as the thing would
have been treated if there had been no sale.
(8) Where immature fish is seized under subrule (7), the court shall
make an order for disposal of the fish but shall not make an order for
burning of the fish.
(9) Where the fish seized under subrule (6) is poisoned or otherwise
spoilt, the court shall make an order to burn the fish.
(10) No action shall be brought against an authorised officer or a

person acting under his or her direction in respect of any deterioration in
quality or value of any fish product, instrument or thing seized under
subrule (6).
(11) An officer seizing or detaining any item under subrule (6) shall
commence proceedings in respect of the seized item without delay.
27. Powers of inspection

An authorised officer shall have powers of inspection, including the
power to—
(a) require a person to produce a licence or permit;
(b) inspect fishing appliances, fish and fish products, explosive,
poisons and similar items;
(c) require persons to provide names and addresses and produce
identification; and
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(d) stop any vehicle, aircraft vessel or other means of conveyance
and enter and inspect and require production of manifests and
similar documents, and answers to questions relating to cargo.
28. Power to enter and search

(1) An authorised officer may, if he or she has reasonable grounds
to believe that an offence has been, or is being committed—
(a) enter onto or into any land, buildings, camp, tent, vehicle,
aircraft, vessel or other conveyances;
(b) search baggage;
(c) require persons to produce records for inspection and copying;
(d) seize gear and other things suspected of being used in the
commission of an offence;
(e) seize fish and fish products suspected of having been or
attempted to have been reared, caught, processed, exported or
imported illegally or possessed in contravention of the law, or
unfit for human consumption;
(f) demolish any construction, barrier or trap that appears to have

been erected or constructed illegally, or take possession of it in
the name of the Government; and
(g) arrest, without a warrant, any person suspected of committing

or having committed an offence under these Rules.
(2) An authorised officer may seize anything under the powers

conferred on him or her by this section, whether or not the owner can be
found and the officer may—
(a) break open any hold, container or compartment;
(b) use any data processing system found on the premises; and
(c) reproduce any record in the form of a printout and take it.
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29. Search warrant
An authorised officer shall not exercise the powers of entry under rule
26 in respect of a dwelling house without a warrant obtained from a
magistrate, after satisfying the court that it is necessary to make a search.
30. Use of force

An authorised officer may use reasonable force to carry out searches and
seizures and erect, after notifying the local authorities, temporary barriers
on roads for the purpose of making searches of vehicles and persons.
31. Identification of authorised officers

(1) In the course of exercising any powers under this Part, an
authorised officer shall—
(a) on demand, produce official identification which will show
him or her to be an authorised officer; and
(b) provide a written receipt for any fish or goods seized by that
officer under these Rules.
(2) An authorised officer shall exercise the power of arrest in
accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code Act.
32. Offences relating to authorised officers
Any person who—
(a) assaults or obstructs an authorised officer in the performance
of his or her duties;
(b) refuses or neglects to comply with lawful orders and directions
issued under these Rules;
(c) fails to answer questions or produce anything required to be
produced under these Rules;
(d) refuses or resists a lawful search or inspection;
(e) prevents a person from complying with these Rules; or
(f) supplies false information to an authorised officer,
commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding
one hundred and twenty thousand shillings.
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33. General penalty
A person, who contravenes these Rules, commits an offence under the
Fish Act and shall be required to pay a fine of not exceeding one hundred
and twenty thousand shillings.
34. Power of court to confiscate and order forfeiture.

(1) The court by which a person is convicted of an offence under
these Rules may order the forfeiture of—
(a) any fish product in respect of which the offence was

committed or which was found in that person's possession; or
(b) any vehicle or other conveyance, machinery, goods or

equipment, fishing appliance implement, material, container,
weapon or other thing which was used to commit the offence
or which was capable of being used to take fish products found
in his or her possession and used in respect of the commission
of the offence.
(2) Any fish product forfeited under subsection (1) shall, unless
otherwise ordered by the court, be sold or otherwise disposed of as the
court may order.
35. Power of court to order compensation

A person who is convicted of an offence under these Rules may be held
liable for any loss or damage caused by the offence and may be ordered
by the court to pay—
(a) to the Government, in addition to any penalty imposed by the

court for the offence, an amount of compensation for that loss
or damage up to five times the value of the fish products; or
(b) up to ten times the amount of any fees or other payments

which, had the act constituting the offence been authorised,
would have been payable in respect of the authorised act.
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36. Offences by bodies corporate
Where an offence under these Rules is committed by a body corporate
and is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of,
or to have been attributable to any neglect on the part of a director or
manager of the body corporate or any other person actually or
purportedly in control of the activity that gave rise to the offence, that
person is liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
37. Deprivation of monetary benefits

A court convicting a person of an offence under these Rules may
summarily and without pleadings, inquire into the money benefit
acquired or saved by the person as a result of the commission of the
offence and may, in addition to other penalty imposed, impose a fine
equal to the court's estimation of that monetary benefit, despite any
maximum penalty elsewhere provided.
38. Cancellation of licences or permits

The court may, on convicting a person granted a licence or permit of an
offence under these Rules—
(a) order that the licence or permit be cancelled; or
(b) disqualify that person from obtaining a licence or permit for a

period as the court thinks fit.
39. Further powers of court.

A court, on convicting any person for an offence under these Rules, may
order that person, within a time specified in the order, to do any act that
the person had failed, refused or neglected to do.
40. Abandoned vessel, vehicle, fishing appliance, fish or fish

products
(1) Where an authorised officer has reason to believe that any
fishing appliance, vessel, fish or fish product has been abandoned for the
purpose of avoiding prosecution, he or she shall apply to court for an
order to dispose of the fishing appliance, vessel, fish or fish product.
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(2) Where a fishing vessel, vehicle, fishing appliance or fish
product is abandoned, and the authorised officer believes that any person
is liable to be investigated, searched or arrested in connection with the
commission of an offence under these Rules and—
(a) that person has absconded to any place within or outside

Uganda; or
(b) has concealed himself or herself so that he or she cannot be

searched, arrested or otherwise investigated,
the authorised officer may cause investigation measures to be taken in

relation to the area or premises and property previously in possession,
occupation or control of the suspect.
41. Immunity from civil or criminal liability.

No liability, civil or criminal shall attach to the Chief Fisheries Officer
or an authorised officer in respect of loss arising from the exercise in
good faith in the performance of his or her function under these rules.
42. Revocation of S.I 197-1

The Fish (Fishing) Rules (as amended by S.I. No. 61 of 2002 and S.I
No. 42 of 2009) are revoked.
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SCHEDULE
Rule 9(1)
AUTHORISED PLACES FOR LANDING OR DISPOSAL OF FISH.
Landing site District Water body Number of boats
Bugege Namayingo Lake Victoria
Makindye Namayingo Lake Victoria
Sikinga Namayingo Lake Victoria
Buhoba Namayingo Lake Victoria
Radanga Namayingo Lake Victoria
Mwango Namayingo Lake Victoria
Labolo Namayingo Lake Victoria
Yebe Namayingo Lake Victoria
Singila Namayingo Lake Victoria
Bukana Namayingo Lake Victoria
Butanira B Namayingo Lake Victoria
Hakari Namayingo Lake Victoria
Bissa Namayingo Lake Victoria
Maninga Namayingo Lake Victoria
Lubango Namayingo Lake Victoria
Namatu Bugiri Lake Victoria
Buyondo Namayingo Lake Victoria
Sidome Namayingo Lake Victoria
Mulwanda Namayingo Lake Victoria
Lugala Namayingo Lake Victoria
Siamulala/Hama Namayingo Lake Victoria
Kandege Namayingo Lake Victoria
Mayanja Namayingo Lake Victoria
Kwomutumba Namayingo Lake Victoria
Mukeri Namayingo Lake Victoria
Matiko Namayingo Lake Victoria
Mpanga Namayingo Lake Victoria
Maruba Namayingo Lake Victoria
Lwenge Bugiri Lake Victoria
Matolo Namayingo Lake Victoria
Siiro Namayingo Lake Victoria
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Wayasi Namayingo Lake Victoria
Buyanga Namayingo Lake Victoria
Buraba Namayingo Lake Victoria
Bugoma Namayingo Lake Victoria
Bumeru 'A' Namayingo Lake Victoria
Butanira 'A' Namayingo Lake Victoria
Lufudu Namayingo Lake Victoria
Musoli Namayingo Lake Victoria
Mulombi Namayingo Lake Victoria
Rabachi Namayingo Lake Victoria
Lugaga Namayingo Lake Victoria
Buduma Namayingo Lake Victoria
Gorofa Namayingo Lake Victoria
Namavundu Namayingo Lake Victoria
Bumeru 'B' Namayingo Lake Victoria
Busiro Namayingo Lake Victoria
Wakawaka Bugiri Lake Victoria
Bumeru 'c' Namayingo Lake Victoria
Bumalenge Namayingo Lake Victoria
Sibale Namayingo Lake Victoria
Migingo Namayingo Lake Victoria
Musumbi Miyanzi Mayuge Lake Victoria
Bugoto Mayuge Lake Victoria
Masolya/Malongo Mayuge Lake Victoria
Ntinkalu Mayuge Lake Victoria
Bwondha Mayuge Lake Victoria
Lwanika Mayuge Lake Victoria
Namoni Mayuge Lake Victoria
Busuyi Mayuge Lake Victoria
Buluba Mayuge Lake Victoria
Misoli 'A' & 'B' Mayuge Lake Victoria
Iguluibi Mayuge Lake Victoria
Kayanja Mayuge Lake Victoria
Mubembe Mayuge Lake Victoria
Bumba Mayuge Lake Victoria
Busaabala Mayuge Lake Victoria
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Bukagabo Mayuge Lake Victoria
Dembe Mayuge Lake Victoria
Maganda Sagitu Island Mayuge Lake Victoria
Kabuka Mayuge Lake Victoria
Malindhi Mayuge Lake Victoria
Wamala Mayuge Lake Victoria
Serinyabi Mayuge Lake Victoria
Nakirimira Mayuge Lake Victoria
Nakalanga Mayuge Lake Victoria
Nkombe Mayuge Lake Victoria
Kaaza Mayuge Lake Victoria
Gori Mayuge Lake Victoria
Walumbe Mayuge Lake Victoria
Naluwerere Mayuge Lake Victoria
Namugongo Mayuge Lake Victoria
Masaka Mayuge Lake Victoria
Bubinge Mayuge Lake Victoria
Masese Jinja Lake Victoria
Kisima I Island Jinja Lake Victoria
Kisima II Island Jinja Lake Victoria
Wanyange Jinja Lake Victoria
Ripon Jinja Lake Victoria
Wairaka Jinja Lake Victoria
Kibibi Jinja Lake Victoria
East Bank Jinja Lake Victoria
Nkalanga Jinja Lake Victoria
Gerenge Wakiso Lake Victoria
Bugiri - Kasenyi Wakiso Lake Victoria
Mukuuba Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kitinda Kitubulu Wakiso Lake Victoria
Lwanjaba Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kooko Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kyanvubu Wakiso Lake Victoria
Buuvi Wakiso Lake Victoria
Buganga Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kinywante Wakiso Lake Victoria
Gulwe Wakiso Lake Victoria
Balabala Wakiso Lake Victoria
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Kyanjazi Wakiso Lake Victoria
Ddewe Wakiso Lake Victoria
Bugonga Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kigungu Wakiso Lake Victoria
Lwamunyu Island Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kojja Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kibamba Wakiso Lake Victoria
Nangombe/Lugumba Wakiso Lake Victoria
Busabala Wakiso Lake Victoria
Mutungo/Nakabugo Wakiso Lake Victoria
Makusa Island Wakiso Lake Victoria
Nakiwogo Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kaggulube Wakiso Lake Victoria
Kiwanga/Mayuni Mpigi Lake Victoria
Makungu Mpigi Lake Victoria
Buwama (Katebo) Mpigi Lake Victoria
Bukiina Mpigi Lake Victoria
Kamaliba Mpigi Lake Victoria
Buvumbo Mpigi Lake Victoria
Namirembe Mpigi Lake Victoria
Buzaami Mpigi Lake Victoria
Namugeye Mpigi Lake Victoria
Ssenyondo Mpigi Lake Victoria
Ssanya Mpigi Lake Victoria
Lwalalo Mpigi Lake Victoria
Kamutenga Mpigi Lake Victoria
Mamba Mpigi Lake Wamala
Runoni Mpigi Lake Wamala
Kamuwunga Masaka Lake Victoria
Lambu Masaka Lake Victoria
Namirembe Masaka Lake Victoria
Ddimo Masaka Lake Victoria
Malembo Masaka Lake Victoria
Kisuku Masaka Lake Victoria
Bulingo Masaka Lake Victoria
Bukakata Masaka Lake Victoria
Kaziru Masaka Lake Victoria
Mitondo Masaka Lake Victoria
Bbale Masaka Lake Victoria
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Nakigga Masaka Lake Victoria
Makonzi Masaka Lake Victoria
Kalokoso Katikamu Masaka Lake Victoria
Sango Bay Rakai Lake Victoria
Kasensero Rakai Lake Victoria
Kyabasimba Rakai Lake Victoria
Lukunyu Rakai Lake Victoria
Nazigo Rakai Lake Victoria
Musambwa Rakai Lake Victoria
Lwebiriba Rakai Lake Kachera
Katete Rakai Lake Kachera
Mukokote Rakai Lake Kachera
Lwanga Rakai Lake Kachera
Kyagalanyi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Nakatiba Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lwabaswa Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kagonya Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kisujju Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kivunza Kalangala Lake Victoria
Buyigi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Mukalanga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Ddaje Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kamwanyi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kaazi Bujumba Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kasamba Bujumba Kalangala Lake Victoria
Buddu Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lwabalega Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kyeserwa Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kacungwa Kalangala Lake Victoria
Mirindi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Busindi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Gunga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Mawala Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lujaabwa Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kirugu Kalangala Lake Victoria
Nkose-Katooke Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kiiku/Nalukandule Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lwazi Jaana Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lwazi Bubeke Kalangala Lake Victoria
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Namisoke/Misisi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Buyange Kalangala Lake Victoria
Ssemawundo Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kaazi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kusu Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lulindi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Banda Kalangala Lake Victoria
Bossa Kafuna Serinya Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kaaya Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kamese Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kachanga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Luwungulu Kalangala Lake Victoria
Misonzi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kitobo Kalangala Lake Victoria
Luku/Nabisukiro Kalangala Lake Victoria
Njoga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Senero Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kasenyi Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kasekulo-Ttuni Kalangala Lake Victoria
Bbanga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Mutambala Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kibanga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Buziga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lutoboka Kalangala Lake Victoria
Mwena Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lukuba Kalangala Lake Victoria
Lwanabatya Kalangala Lake Victoria
Ntuwa Kalangala Lake Victoria
Nakibanga Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kisaba Kalangala Lake Victoria
Buyiri Kalangala Lake Victoria
Nkose-Lugala Kalangala Lake Victoria
Butulume Kalangala Lake Victoria
Nkese Kalangala Lake Victoria
Ddamba Kalangala Lake Victoria
Kagonya-Bufumira Kalangala Lake Victoria
Mukaka Kalangala Lake Victoria
Bbungo Kalangala Lake Victoria
Katosi Mukono Lake Victoria
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Bulebi Mukono Lake Victoria
Nangoma Mukono Lake Victoria
Kiziru Sanga Mukono Lake Victoria
Sowe Mukono Lake Victoria
Buzindere Mukono Lake Victoria
Bugula/Mbeya/Nakitokota Mukono Lake Victoria
Kibanga - Namusenyu Mukono Lake Victoria
Sumbwe Mukono Lake Victoria
Kamwanyi Mukono Lake Victoria
Mpenjja Mukono Lake Victoria
Kikoko Mukono Lake Victoria
Kijjiko Mukono Lake Victoria
Bubanzi Mukono Lake Victoria
Nile Buikwe Lake Victoria
Bugungu Buikwe Lake Victoria
Bukaya Buikwe Lake Victoria
Bulago Kawunguli Mukono Lake Victoria
Lubembe Mukono Lake Victoria
Lugumba Mukono Lake Victoria
Kisu Mukono Lake Victoria
Nambu Mukono Lake Victoria
Kachanga Kisigala Mukono Lake Victoria
Zingoola Mukono Lake Victoria
Nsazzi-Kansambwe Mukono Lake Victoria
Kiimi Mukono Lake Victoria
Kakunyu Mukono Lake Victoria
Kinaggaba Mukono Lake Victoria
Kawafu Agali Awamu Mukono Lake Victoria
Kitosi Mukono Lake Victoria
Nyanaama-Kimufu Mukono Lake Victoria
Kachanga Mukono Lake Victoria
Namugambe Mukono Lake Victoria
Kaazi Mukono Lake Victoria
Maala Mukono Lake Victoria
Muwoma Mukono Lake Victoria
Kalyambuzi Mukono Lake Victoria
Busiro Mukono Lake Victoria
Musenyi Mukono Lake Victoria
Myende-Ssasa Mukono Lake Victoria
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Kifulu Buvuma Lake Victoria
Mubaale Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kulwe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Muguudo Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kitamiro Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kembo Nairambi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Maye Buvuma Lake Victoria
Nvuza Buvuma Lake Victoria
Namuziru Buvuma Lake Victoria
Namiti Buvuma Lake Victoria
Yuwe, Npondwe & Kachanga Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kirewe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bwiri & Musoma (Wokayi) Buvuma Lake Victoria
Namakeba Buvuma Lake Victoria
Ndotwe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lubya Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kasimizi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Namugombe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kachanga Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lukale Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lufu Buvuma Lake Victoria
Tojjwe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kasaali “A” Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bugabo (Buvuma Is.) Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lingira (Buvuma Is.) Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bbanga Buvuma Lake Victoria
Ziinga Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lukoma Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kirongo Buvuma Lake Victoria
Serinya Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lukalu Island Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bukwaya Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lwazzi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Ziiru Muto Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kalungi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kyanja Buvuma Lake Victoria
Malijja Wabuziba Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kerenge Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kibibi Island Buvuma Lake Victoria
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Mpongo/Ddembe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Malya Bwanika Buvuma Lake Victoria
Makopa Buvuma Lake Victoria
Mawungwe island Buvuma Lake Victoria
Nalubaale Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lyabalume Buvuma Lake Victoria
Namatale - Mulongo Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kaziru Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bukayanja Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kiwololo Buvuma Lake Victoria
Gunda (Mpata) Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kiruguma Buvuma Lake Victoria
Nyenda Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kaserere Buvuma Lake Victoria
Damba Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kalambi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lyabaana Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bushenyi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Muwama Buvuma Lake Victoria
Zinga Buvuma Lake Victoria
Lwazi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kiziba Buvuma Lake Victoria
Mubaale Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kijjaka II Buvuma Lake Victoria
Maungwe Buvuma Lake Victoria
Wakikere Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kassenyi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Nkatta Buvuma Lake Victoria
Samba Buvuma Lake Victoria
Liibu Buvuma Lake Victoria
Nsinga Buvuma Lake Victoria
Bukuzi Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kibulwe (Ziiru) Buvuma Lake Victoria
Luwero Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kijjaka I Buvuma Lake Victoria
Buwagajjo Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kikondo Buikwe Lake Victoria
Butembe Buikwe Lake Victoria
Busana Buikwe Lake Victoria
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Bugoba Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kalega Buikwe Lake Victoria
Nanso Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kiyindi Buikwe Lake Victoria
Busagazi Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kigaya Buikwe Lake Victoria
Buyoka - Kukola Buikwe Lake Victoria
Koko Buikwe Lake Victoria
Nansagazi Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kaazi Buikwe Lake Victoria
Muyubwe Buikwe Lake Victoria
Nalumuli Buikwe Lake Victoria
Ssenyi Ssibukunja Buikwe Lake Victoria
Nalyazi Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kigugo Buikwe Lake Victoria
Kiwuluguma Mwubya Buikwe Lake Victoria
Nkombwe Buikwe Lake Victoria
Nsonga Mukono Lake Victoria
Buwanzi Mukono Lake Victoria
Mukono Lake Victoria
Lukonda Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kyanamu Buvuma Lake Victoria
Tome Buvuma Lake Victoria
Kaziru Buvuma Lake Victoria
Wakisi Mukono Victoria Nile
Nalyoba Busia
Majanji/Maduwa Busia
Ggaba Kampala
Munyonyo Kampala
Port Bell Kampala
Ggolo Mpigi
Katosi Mukono
Kiyindi Buikwe
Ssenyi Buikwe
Lambu Masaka
Ddimu Masaka
Kasensero Rakai
Kigungu Wakiso
Nakatiba Kalangala
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Kyagalanyi Kalangala
Mwena Kalangala
Lwampanga Nakasongola
Bukungu Kamuli
Wanseko Masindi
Butiaba Masindi
Bugoigo Masindi
Kabohwa Masindi
Tonya Hoima
Ndaiga Hoima
Ntoroko Hoima
Marine & Agro Jinja
Greenfields Wakiso
Gombe Jinja
Uganda Fish Packers Jinja
Igloo Foods Busia
Masese Fish Packers Jinja
Ngege Ltd Kampala
Kikooge Nakasongola Kyoga
Moone Nakasongola Kyoga
Kansiira Nakasongola Kyoga
Kasenyi Nakasongola Kyoga
Kikoiro Nakasongola Kyoga
Kibuye Nakasongola Kyoga
Zengebe Ferry Nakasongola Kyoga
Lwampanga Nakasongola Kyoga
Zengebe Mayinja Nakasongola Kyoga
Ninga Nakasongola Kyoga
Kisenyi Nakasongola Kyoga
Kyalusaka Nakasongola Kyoga
Irima Nakasongola Kyoga
Dagala Nakasongola Kyoga
Kachanga Nakasongola Kyoga
Kasambya Nakasongola Kyoga
Tumba Nakasongola Kyoga
Kikaraganya Main & Church Nakasongola Kyoga
Kityoba Nakasongola Kyoga
Kadubba Nakasongola Kyoga
Kiroolo Nakasongola Kyoga
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Kamuli Nakasongola Kyoga
Opeta Pallisa Gulumaire
Kapala-Katek Pallisa Kawi
Apapa-Kareu Pallisa Kawi
Najienti Water Supply Pallisa Lemwa
Agule-Obungai Pallisa Kawi
Yosam Pallisa Nyaguo
Daraja Pallisa Gigate
Angod-Agule Pallisa Kayi
Kampala Pallisa Nyaguo
Ogudo Pallisa Nyaguo
Nyansala Pallisa Nyansala
Merok Soroti Kyoga
Bukwanga Soroti Kyoga
Lalle Soroti Kyoga
Abango Soroti Kyoga
Opuure Soroti Kyoga
Akocho Soroti Kyoga
Bugondo Soroti Kyoga
Kibuka Soroti Kyoga
Ogelak Soroti Kyoga
Apapai Soroti Kyoga
Agirigiroi Soroti Kyoga
Iruko Soroti Kyoga
Ajuba Soroti Kyoga
Akwangalet Soroti Kyoga
Kagwara Soroti Kyoga
Kachorombo Soroti Kyoga
Asinge Soroti Kyoga
Adiding Soroti Kyoga
Opiya Soroti Kyoga
Kateng Soroti Kyoga
Pingire Soroti Kyoga
Akaramai Soroti Kyoga
Mulondo Soroti Kyoga
Mugarama Soroti Kyoga
Ongaro Soroti Kyoga
Chamadok Soroti Kyoga
Namutinda Soroti Kyoga
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Olupe Soroti Kyoga
Ojetenyang Soroti Kyoga
Ateese Soroti Kyoga
Kiribairya Kamuli Kyoga
Issisi Buyende Kyoga
Iremerya Buyende Kyoga
Kakooge Buyende Kyoga
Igoola Buyende Kyoga
Kiwaaba Buyende Kyoga
Kigingi Buyende Kyoga
Kyanfuba Buyende Kyoga
Bukungu Buyende Kyoga
Kyankole Buyende Kyoga
Kanganyaza Buyende Kyoga
Miseru Buyende Kyoga
Busulumba Buyende Kyoga
Panyolo Kaliro Kyoga
Isalo Kaliro Kyoga
Butambala Kaliro Kyoga
Iyingo Buyende Kyoga
Buyumba Buyende Kyoga
Ngole Buyende Kyoga
Budipa LN Buyende Nakuwa
Lugonyola Buyende Nakuwa
Nangala Kaliro Nakuwa
Kitega Kaliro Nakuwa
Nawaikoke Kaliro Nakuwa
Namawa Kaliro Nakuwa
Gaba Kaliro Nakuwa
Bandaali Kamuli River Nile
Malugulya Kamuli River Nile
Nsangabiyile Kamuli River Nile
Kadungu Kamuli River Nile
Kyamatende Kamuli River Nile
Kibunye Kamuli River Nile
Kiige Kamuli River Nile
Acholi Inn Apac Kwania
Isunga Apac Kwania
Kwibale Apac Kwania
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Ayei Apac Kwania
Akokoro Main Apac Kwania
Wigweng Apac Kwania
Wansolo Apac Kwania
Kiga Apac Kwania
Abei /Agee Apac Kwania
Gweng Apac Kwania
Otura Apac Kwania
Abali Apac Kwania
Akukuru Apac Kwania
Dog-bot Apac Kyoga
Ajokdong Apac Kyoga
Bung Apac Kyoga
Agella Apac Kyoga
Anwangi Apac Kyoga
Atuma Apac Kyoga
Agweng Apac Kyoga
Ramtama Apac Kyoga
Pabbo Apac Kyoga
Apalamio Apac Kyoga
Te-Tugo Apac Kyoga
Agule Katakwi Bisina
Akurao-Olilim Katakwi Bisina
Asubaki Katakwi Bisina
Kokorio-Opooti Katakwi Bisina
Apule Katakwi Bisina
Operu-Lengo Katakwi Opeta
Emac Katakwi Bisina
Ojaluon Kumi Opeta
Nyalaculi Kumi Opeta
Okutot Kumi Opeta
Nabioto Kumi
Akide Kumi Bisina
Oseera Kumi Bisina
Mowlem Kumi Bisina
Agule Kumi Bisina
Kakor Kumi Bisina
Opelu Kumi Gawa
Aciisa-Ogudo Kumi Nyaguo
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Kikota Kayunga Kyoga
Kyedicho Kayunga Kyoga
Kalenge Kayunga Kyoga
Kawongo Kayunga Kyoga
Kitwe Kayunga Kyoga
Owiri Lira Kwania
Daraza Lira Kwania
Awon Angiro Lira Kwania
Opali Lira Kyoga
Amai Lira Kwania
Abale Lira Kwania
Agweng Lira Kwania
Awee Lira Kwania
Bata Lira Kwania
Akuli Lira Kyoga
Obelower Lira Kyoga
Aoa Lira Kyoga
Wii Gudu Lira Kyoga
Kitaleba Lira Kyoga
Oulo Lira Kyoga
Kitwee Lira Kyoga
Kampala Lira Kyoga
Lakoranga Lira Kyoga
Nalobwoyo Lira Kyoga
Muntu Lira Kyoga
Muchora A Lira Kyoga
Manyanga Lira Kyoga
Musoma Lira Kyoga
Muchora B Lira Kyoga
Gozwe Lira Kyoga
Mbiko Lira Kyoga
Oribcan Lira Kyoga
Lenko Lira Kyoga
Nkongoro Lira Kyoga
Namasale Lira Kyoga
Kayago Lira Kyoga
Tea-Atoke Lira Kwania
Nakazara Lira Kwania
Amuk Lira Kwania
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Adero Lira Kwania
Odyedo Lira Kwania
Owango Lao Lira Kwania
Etam Lira Kwania
Ojem Lira Kwania
Abeja Lira Kwania
Kitara Lira Kwania
Sangabwire Kaberamaido Kyoga
Sangai Kaberamaido Kyoga
Atubot Kaberamaido Kyoga
Lela Kaberamaido Kyoga
Abirabira Kaberamaido Kyoga
Owidi Kaberamaido Kyoga
Ongaroi Kaberamaido Kyoga
Okille Kaberamaido Kyoga
Swagere Kaberamaido Kyoga
Byayale Kaberamaido Kyoga
Apai Kaberamaido Kyoga
Doya Kaberamaido Kyoga
Bugoi Kaberamaido Kyoga
Ayago Kaberamaido Kyoga
Ogodia Kaberamaido Kyoga
Kashaka Bushenyi George 48
Katunguru 'B' Bushenyi George 30
Mahyoro Kamwenge George 40
Kainja Kamwenge George 34
Kasenyi Kasese George 48
Hamukungu Kasese George 48
Kahendero Kasese George 48
Katunguru 'K' Kasese George 30
Kazinga Bushenyi Edward 34
Kishenyi Bushenyi Edward 40
Katwe Kabatoro Kasese Edward 120
Kayanja Kasese Edward 34
Rwenshama Rukungiri Edward 60
Bugoigo Buliisa Albert
Butiaba PIIDA.A Buliisa Albert
Butiaba PIIDA.B Buliisa Albert
Nyamukuta Buliisa Albert
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Sonsio Buliisa Albert
Boma Buliisa Albert
Kamagongolo Buliisa Albert
Kawaibanda Buliisa Albert
Walukuba Buliisa Albert
Kabolwa Buliisa Albert
Kalolo Buliisa Albert
Karakaba Buliisa Albert
Wankende Buliisa Albert
Wanseko Buliisa Albert
Kachankumu Bundibujo Albert
Kamuga Bundibujo Albert
Kanara Bundibujo Albert
Katanga Bundibujo Albert
Mulango Bundibujo Albert
Ntoroko Bundibujo Albert
Rwangara Bundibujo Albert
Buhuma Hoima Albert
Fofo Hoima Albert
Hoima-Uganda Hoima Albert
Kabanda Hoima Albert
Kaiso Hoima Albert
Kiryamboga Hoima Albert
Kisagi Hoima Albert
Mbegu Hoima Albert
Nana Hoima Albert
Rwantale Hoima Albert
Tonya Hoima Albert
Buringa (Nkondo II) Hoima Albert
Ndokore (Nkondo II) Hoima Albert
Nkondo I Hoima Albert
Nkondo II Hoima Albert
Nyawaiga Hoima Albert
Sebagaro Hoima Albert
Kyehoro Hoima Albert
Bikunyu Hoima Albert
Hoimo-Kenya Hoima Albert
Kabahwa Hoima Albert
Kibiro Hoima Albert
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Kyabarangwa Hoima Albert
Nyamusoga Hoima Albert
Petye Hoima Albert
Runga Hoima Albert
Songagage Hoima Albert
Waaki Hoima Albert
Busigi Hoima Albert
Kachunde Hoima Albert
Kiina Hoima Albert
Kyabashambu Hoima Albert
Kyakapere Hoima Albert
Kyenyanja Hoima Albert
Nsonga (Bugoma) Hoima Albert
Nsunzu (Bugoma) Hoima Albert
Ssenjojo (Songa Rao) Hoima Albert
Ususa Hoima Albert
Kabukanga Kibaale Albert
Kamina Kibaale Albert
Kitebere Kibaale Albert
Ndaiga Kibaale Albert
Nguse Kibaale Albert
Nyamasoga Kibaale Albert
Rwebigongoro Kibaale Albert
Angumu Nebbi Albert
DEI. A Nebbi Albert
DEI. B Nebbi Albert
DEI. C Nebbi Albert
Kayoanga Nebbi Albert
Singla Nebbi Albert
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SCHEDULE 2
Rule 11
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE OF FISH BY NON-CITIZEN.
A non-citizen may purchase fish without a specific licence or permit for that
purpose anywhere in Uganda, if the purchase is made—
(a) on behalf of a hotel, eating house or restaurant for consumption by a

guest or customer;
(b) by an employer for consumption by his or her employees; or
(c) by an individual for consumption by himself or herself or members

of his or her family.
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SCHEDULE 3
Rule 13
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
Serial No. ………
THE FISH ACT, CAP. 197
THE FISH RULES, 2010
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO ENGAGE IN FISHING
ACTIVITIES.
1. (a) Full name of owner: ……………..……………………………………..
(b) Age and sex: …………………………………………………………...
(c) Nationality: …………………………………………………………….
(d) Name of BMU …………………………………………………………
(e) Purpose for the application ……………………………………………
(f) Company name …………………………………………………………
(g) Attach BMU recommendation
(h) Attach photograph and copy of any identification
2. Fishing activity applied for- (Tick as appropriate)
(a) Registration of fishing vessel
(b) Fishing
(c) Artisanal processing
(d) Boat building
(e) Industrial Processing
(f) Transporting
(g)Appliance Importation / manufacturing.
(h) Regional fish trade
(i) Other (Please state activity………………………………………….)
(a) (i) Type of boat……………………………………………………………

(ii) Length of boat ………………………………………………………..
(iii) Type and number of fishing appliances used ………………………...
(iv) Propulsion type used; Paddle/ sail/ Outboard Engine/Inboard Engine
(v) Engine HP…………… Make ……………… Serial No. ……………
(vi)Type of fish species targeted…………………………………………
(b) (i) Attach Health certificate for activity in 2 (b), (c ), (e), (f) and (h)
(ii) Fishing hours per day…………………………………..……………...
(iii) Life saving equipment (State which equipment)……………………..
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(c) Type of storage facility …………………………………………………...
(d) (i) For boat building, name and location of the yard ……………………
(ii) Type of material used for construction ………………………………
(iii) Number of boats built per year ………………………………………
Processing
(e) (i) Type of smoking facility ………………………………………………
(ii) Annual processing capacity ………………………………………….
(iii) Actual annual processed quantity ……………………………………
(iv) Attach an affidavit not to breach any fisheries law …………………
(f) (i) Vehicle/ Vessel inspection certificate ………… (attach recent copies)
(ii) Vehicle / Vessel Registration No. …………………………
(g) Attach copy annual returns
3. I/ WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT:

To best of my knowledge, that the above particulars are correct.
Application Fee 10,000/= Non refundable
…………………… ………………………………………………
Date Signature of Applicant
4. For Official Use (Recommendation by Chief Fisheries Officers or authorized

licensing officer on refusal or acceptance of the application)
(a) The application is approved/not approved
(b) Reasons for not approving……………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………… …………………… ……………

Name of Authorised Licensing Officer Signature Date
(Original to Licensee)
(Duplicate to Commissioner Fisheries) OFFICIAL STAMP
(Triplicate to be retained in the book)
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SCHEDULE 4
Rules 15, 18(3)
FEES
Part I - Water Body Fee
Fee per Vessel
Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga, Edward, George and
100,000/=
Wamala
Nakivale and other minor lakes 50,000/=
Swamps, rivers and dams 25,000/=
Part II- Other Licences and permits Licence/ Permit fee
Licence for vessels used or owned by non-citizens 2,000,000/=
Trucks carrying fish by tonnage Less than 5 tonnes 250,000/=
Trucks carrying fish by tonnage 5-10 tonnes 500,000/=
Trucks carrying fish by tonnage over10 tonnes 750,000/=
Containerized vessels by tonnage Less than 5 tonnes 250,000/=
Containerized vessels by tonnage Less than 5- 10 tonnes 500,000/=
Containerized vessels by tonnage Over 10 tonnes 750,000/=
By-products and processed fish (dried/smoked) transporters 500,000/=
Artisanal processors/fish mongers 50,000/=
Large scale artisanal processing (Fish Maws) 500,000/=
Fish processing Control Fee for processing Factories 3,000,000/=
Fish net manufacturing factories/importers 1,000,000/=
Boat Builders/Local gear makers/repairers 50,000/=
Fishing control Permit for citizen 25,000/=
Special Licence Fishing control licence for non-citizen 100,000/=
Recreational fishing permit 150,000/=
Special licence 25,000/=
Application fees 10,000/=
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SCHEDULE 5
Rule 16 (2)
SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISHING VESSEL IDENTIFICATION
PLATE (VIP) AND CERTIFICATE OF VESSEL OWNERSHIP (CVO)
1. VESSEL IDENTIFICATION PLATE

(1) A fishing vessel identification plate shall bear the following
specifications—
(a) metallic in nature and non corrodible when in contact with water
(b) shape; Rectangular in shape; 15” x 5”;
(c) numbers should be embossed;
(d) security seal and fastening mechanism to avoid easy removal;
(e) emblem and flag of Uganda;
(f) colour combinations and serial numbers (Colours should be water
resistant); and
(2) Colour specification and serial numbers for each water body shall be as
follows—
Water body Background colour Colour of numbers Serial number
Lake Victoria Yellow Red UV 00001-15000
Lake Kyoga White Blue UK0001- 5500
Lake Albert White Red UA0001- 5500
Lake George Yellow Black UG0001 - 0266
Lake Edward White Green UE0001- 0288
Other water bodies White Black UH0001- 0600
(3) Sample of Vessel Identification Plate

(Background, number and colour depend on the water body).
A Vessel Identification Plate shall be in the following form—
National
emblem
UV0001 Seal
MAAIF-DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES RESOURCES
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2. CERTIFICATE OF VESSEL OWNERSHIP
(1) A certificate of vessel ownership shall bear the same serial number as
recorded on the vessel identification plate.
(2) The certificate of vessel ownership shall bear the following

specifications—
(a) blue background; depicting water;

(b) emblem of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries;
(c) words written in black;
(d) outside surface shall be water resistant;
(e) 12 micron paper or more; and
(f) A5 size printed on both sides.
SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATE OF VESSEL OWNERSHIP

Front Page Back page
CERTIFICATE OF FISHING VESSEL IF THIS CARD IS LOST AND FOUND PLEASE

RETURN TO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
OWNERSHIP
ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHIES
Department of Fisheries Resources

(Picture of boat in lake or artistic impression)
(Emblem)
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL

INDUSTRY AND FISHIES DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES RESOURCES
Entebbe
FISHING VESSEL IDENTIFION District ……………………………………...

NUMBER………………………………… Fishing Grounds of the vessel …………
Name of owner ………………………… ………………………………………………..
YEAR OF DATE OF AUTHORISED
Sex………………………………………… RENEWAL RENEWAL BY
A) VESSEL DESCRIPTION
Colour of vessel…………………
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SCHEDULE 6
FORMS
Rules 18(2), 21
FORM 1

Serial No………
FISHING CONTROL PERMIT (CITIZEN)

Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….…......
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…....
Fee for the permit 25,000/=
The permit is issued under the following conditions—

1. Permit is not transferable.
2. The Permit to be displayed in its original form
3. Subject to the provisions of the Fish Act, Cap. 197
…………………………… ………………………………………
Name of Licensing Officer Signature of Licensing Officer
Official stamp
(Original to permit holder)

(Duplicate to Commissioner Fisheries)
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FORM 2
Serial No………
SPECIAL LICENCE
FISHING CONTROL LICENCE (NON-CITIZEN)

Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….….....
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…....

2. The Permit to be displayed in its original form
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
(Original to permit holder)

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FORM 3
Serial No.…..
FISHING VESSEL LICENCE (LAKES: VICTORIA, ALBERT,
KYOGA, EDWARD, GEORGE AND WAMALA)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………….…………….....
Vessel Registration Number: …………………………………………………..
Date of issue: ……………………………………………………….……….....
Registered with/ place of Issue (BMU): ……………………………………….
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………………
Licensee authorised to fish in Lake…………………………………………..
Fee for the Licence 100,000/=
Type of fish targeted…………………………………
This licence is issued under the following conditions—

1. Licence is not transferable.
3. In case of any change of vessel ownership, licensee must notify the
licensing authority within thirty days.
4. The license to be displayed its original form.
5. Must declare daily fish catch to the BMU office
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
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FORM 4
Serial No………
FISHING VESSE LICENCE (MINOR LAKES)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………………………...
Date of issue: ………………………………………………………………...
Registered with/ place of Issue (BMU): ………………………………………
District: …………………………………………………………………………
District: ………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………………
Type of fish targeted…………………………………………………………….

1. License is not transferable.
3. In case any change of vessel ownership licence must notify the licensing
authority within thirty days.
4. The licence to be displayed its original form
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
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FORM 5

Serial No………
FISHING VESSEL LICENCE (SWAMPS, RIVERS AND DAMS)
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ……………………………………………………………………......
Date of issue: ………………………………………………………………......
Registered with/ place of Issue (BMU): ……………………………………….
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: …………………………………………………………………….
Type of fish ……………………………………………………………………..

1. License is not transferable.
3. In case any change of vessel ownership licence must notify the licensing
authority within thirty days.
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
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FORM 6
Serial No………
FISHING VESSEL LICENCE (NON-CITIZEN)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………….……………....
Date of issue: ……………………………………………………….……….....
Registered with/ place of Issue (BMU): ………………………………………
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………………
Fee for the Licence 2,000,000/=
Type of fish …………………………………………………………………

3. In case of any change of vessel ownership, licensee must notify the
licensing authority within thirty days.
4. The license to be displayed its original form.
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
239
FORM 7
Serial No………
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES RESOURCES
FISH MOVEMENT PERMIT
(Valid in Uganda only)
Section A
1. Name………………………………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………………………
The bearer is authorised to move fish or fish products from one part of
Uganda to another part in accordance with the Fish Act, these Rules and
the Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, (S.I 197-4)
2. Fish species (indicate local name)…………………………Quantity (kg).
3. Form (Fresh/Smoked/Salted/Sun dried)
Details of origin (i) Lake …………………………………………………
(ii) Landing site…………….… (iii) Fish market …………………………
(iv) District ………………………………………………………………..
4. Destination…………………………………………………………District
5. Mode of transport ……………Reg. No…………………………………..
Section B Attestation
I the undersigned certify, that the fish/ fish products have been inspected and
conform to the requirements of the Fish Act and statutory instruments made
under the Act .
Date of issue ……………………… valid from………………………………
Fees paid (Ug. Shs.)……………………………in words………….…………..
Issuing Officer……………Title……………………… Signature and official
stamp Permit holder…………………………………………………………….
signature……………………………...………………………………………
Original to permit holder

Duplicate to the Commissioner for Fisheries
Triplicate to remain in the book
240
FORM 8

Serial No………
LICENCE FOR BY-PRODUCTS AND PROCESSED FISH
(DRIED/SMOKED) TRANSPORTERS
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Vessel / Vehicle Registration Number: ………………………………………...
Registered with/ place of Issue (BMU): ………………………………………..
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Licensee authorised to transport………………………………………….......…
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….….....
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…....
The licence is issued under the following conditions—

3. The licence to be displayed in its original form
4. The licensee must declare premises where transactions are conducted and
also shall have record book to be declared to the DFR.
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
241
FORM 9

Serial No………
LICENCE FOR TRUCKS CARRYING FISH (LESS THAN 5 TONNES)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Vehicle Registration Number: ………………………………………………….
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….….....
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…...

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
242
FORM 10

Serial No………
LICENCE FOR TRUCKS CARRYING FISH (5-10 TONNES)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….….....
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…..
The licence is issued under the following conditions-

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
243
FORM 11

Serial No………
LICENCE FOR TRUCKS CARRYING FISH (OVER 10 TONNES)
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….….....
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…....

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
244
FORM 12

Serial No………
LICENCE FOR CONTAINERISED VESSELS CARRYING FISH

(LESS THAN 5 TONNES)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….….....
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…...

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
245
FORM 13

Serial No………
(5-10 TONNES)
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Vessel Registration Number: …………………………………………………...
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….…......
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…....

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
246
FORM 14

Serial No………
(OVER 10 TONNES)
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………….……….....
Vessel Registration Number: …………………………………………………...
Date of issue: …………………………………………………………….…......
Expiry date: ……………………………………………………………….…....

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
247
FORM 15

Serial No………

LICENCE FOR ARTISANAL PROCESSING OF FISH AND FISHERY
PRODUCTS
Name: ………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ………………..……………………………………………………....
Date of issue: ………………..………………………………………………....
Place of Issue (BMU): ………………………………………………...……….
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: …………………………………………………………………….
This licence is issued under the following conditions-

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
248
FORM 16
Serial No………

LICENCE FOR LARGE SCALE ARTISANAL PROCESSING OF
FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS (FISH MAWS)
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ………………..……………………………………………………....
Date of issue: ………………..……………………………………………….....
Place of Issue (BMU): ………………………………………………...………..
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: …………………………………………………………………….

…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
249
FORM 17

Serial No………
PERMIT FOR BUILDING FISHING VESSEL.
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ………………………..……………………………………………....
Date of issue: ………………..……………………………………………….....
Place of Issue (BMU): ……………………………..…………………………...
District: …………………………………………………………………………
Expiry date: …………………………………………………………………….

1. The permit is not transferable.
3. Shall declare an annual record of the number of Vessel constructed to the
Chief Fisheries Officer or an authorised licensing officer.
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
250
FORM 18
Serial No………
PERMIT FOR FISHING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURE /
IMPORTATION
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ……………………………………………………………………......
Certificate of Registration: …………………………………………………..…
Date of issue: ………………………………………………………………...…
Expiry date: …………………………………………………………………….
Fee for the Permit 1,000,000/=
The Permit is issued under the following conditions—

3. The permit to be displayed in its original form.
4. Shall declare a record of units produced annually.
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
251
FORM 19
Serial No………
LICENCE FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING OF FISH AND

FISHERY PRODUCTS
Name: …………………….…………………………………………………….
Address: ………………..………………………………………………………
Date of issue: …………….…………………………………………………….
Expiry date: …………….……………………………………………………....
Fee for the License 3,000,000/=

2. Subject to the Provisions of the Fish Act, Cap. 197
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
252
FORM 20

Serial No………
PERMIT FOR RECREATIONAL FISHING
Name: …………………….……………………………………………………
Address: ………………..………………………………………………………
Date of issue: …………….…………………………………………………….
Expiry date: …………….……………………………………………………...
Fee for the License 150,000/=

2. Subject to the provisions of the Fish Act, Cap. 197.
3. The licence to be displayed in its original form.
4. Any fish of the lates niloticus (Nile perch species) of less than 20 inches and
or Greater than 50 inches shall be returned to the natural environment
immediately on being caught with minimum injury.
5. A person fishing for recreational purposes shall only be allowed to retain 5
(five) kilograms of the fish caught in any given day. The rest of the fish
caught shall be returned to the water or natural environment.
…………………………… ………………………………………
Official stamp
253
HON. HOPE MWESIGYE,
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

SUPPLEMENT No. 26 3rd September, 2010

2010 No. 33.

The Fish (Fishing) Rules, 2010.

(Under section 35 of the Fish Act Cap. 197)

IN EXERCISE of the power conferred upon the Minister responsible for

PART II—PROHIBITED NETS AND FISHING WITH NETS

(a) Lake Edward;

(a) Lake Victoria;

4. Prohibition of certain nets

(2) The manufacture, sell, importation or use of the following nets

5. Prohibition of certain fishing methods

(a) beating or splashing of water commonly known as “kikubo” or

(b) long line fishing with hooks exceeding size nine.

6. Permitted nets and hooks for Nile Perch fishing

(b) hook size nine.

7. Permitted nets for mukene fishing

8. Fishing without life saving equipment

9. Landing, etc. of fish

(a) land or dispose of any fish except at the landing sites

(b) land any fish between sunset and sunrise.

10. Prohibition of selling fish before landing

11. Dealings by non-citizens

PART IV—LICENCES, PERMITS AND FEES

12. Fishing without licence or permit

(2) Fishing activity in subrule (1) means fishing, transportation of

13. Application for licences and permits

16. Certificate of vessel ownership and fishing vessel identification

17. Vessel Registration Number

18. Fish Movement Permit

(a) he or she is in possession of a valid fish movement permit

(b) he or she is a licensed fisherman; or

(c) he or she is a fish farmer.

(2) A fish movement permit shall be in Form 7 set out in Schedule

(3) The fees to be paid in respect of a fish movement permit are

(5) A fish movement permit shall not be transferred from one

19. Manufacture, sale and importation of fishing appliance

20. Permit for recreational fishing

23. Validity of licences and permits

24. Publication of licences and permits

25. Authorised officers

(a) the Chairperson of every Beach Management Unit Committee;

26. Powers of authorised officers

(k) seize fish suspected of having been taken or fish products

(l) seize documents relevant to an offence.

(4) An authorised officer may arrest without warrant, any person

(5) Where an authorised officer suspects that any person is in

(7) Where an authorised officer acting under subrule (6) is of the

(10) No action shall be brought against an authorised officer or a

27. Powers of inspection

28. Power to enter and search

(f) demolish any construction, barrier or trap that appears to have

(g) arrest, without a warrant, any person suspected of committing

(2) An authorised officer may seize anything under the powers

(a) break open any hold, container or compartment;

30. Use of force

31. Identification of authorised officers

34. Power of court to confiscate and order forfeiture.

(a) any fish product in respect of which the offence was