Uganda, May 14 -- Water hyacinth, one of the invasive species, has blocked the shoreline at the Kasensero landing site in Kyotera District putting fishing activities at a halt.

Currently, the bigger part of the shoreline where boats dock, measuring about 200 metres, is filthy with patches of devastating weed. Over 10,000 fishermen operating in the area are finding it difficult to access the lake and some have temporarily suspended fishing.

READ: Water weed re-invades Lake Victoria

Water hyacinth: Come to the aid of Kasese fishermen

According to Mr Abubaker Katamba, a fisherman at the landing site, they are worried about how they will manage to sustain their families since no boat can dock or sail on the lake.

He said they have tried ...