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Poor disposal of plastic waste is causing fish to feed on plastic, this is according to a study conducted by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Water bodies of Lake Victoria, Kyoga, Albert and Edward are known as the source of fish in Uganda.
Fish from Uganda are also exported to countries like Rwanda and the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
However, Wilbert Ikilai, the Manager in charge of Education and Advocacy at NEMA, says that the quality of fish in the country is at stake after research that was conducted last year proved that some fish feed on plastics.
Ikilai attributes the problem to the poor disposal of plastics.
Kabale district will host World Environment Day in June, under the theme “United against Plastic Pollution”, focusing on raising global awareness and encouraging action for the environment.
The theme calls on all sectors, policymakers, manufacturers, and local communities to unite and take collective action against plastic pollution.
