Gen. Saleh Calls For Review Of Caged-Fishing And Coffee-Farming Projects

What the report says

Gen. (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, better known as Gen. Salim Saleh and the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, has asked for a review of cage-fishing projects along the River Nile in Moyo, Mayuge and Amolatar, as well as coffee-farming work in Patongo. According to Watchdog Uganda, he raised the issue during a stakeholder meeting at Kirema Heritage Farm in Nakaseke District.

The meeting focused on oversight of agricultural programmes, with Saleh stressing the need to strengthen supervision and expand investment in fish farming. The discussion also touched on how fisheries initiatives could support higher household incomes, more jobs and wider market access. The article said government priorities in the sector included financing, protecting fish breeding areas, regulation and community empowerment.

State Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Robert Migadde also addressed the meeting, urging stakeholders to keep standards high in fish production so Uganda can remain more competitive in regional markets. The piece adds that Operation Wealth Creation has recently been carrying out senior leadership handover and takeover ceremonies after new appointments.

As context, cage fishing has become a debated issue in Uganda’s fisheries sector because it can affect water use, regulation and access to breeding grounds. The report does not indicate any final decision on the projects, only that a review was requested.