Fishermen from eight landing sites in Mpunge Sub-county, Mukono District, Uganda, have formally protested to the Ministry of Fisheries regarding alleged illegal fishing activities. The protest centers on claims that Harrison Porter, a foreign national based on Bulago Island, is conducting fishing operations within a designated protected breeding area on Lake Victoria. The fishermen are demanding a thorough investigation into these activities, which they believe are detrimental to fish populations and their livelihoods. They allege that Porter has been permitted to fish in the restricted zone, raising concerns about enforcement of existing regulations. The petition to the Ministry of Fisheries seeks accountability and protection of the sensitive breeding grounds within Lake Victoria. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between local fishermen and external actors regarding access to and exploitation of resources in Ugandan waters. The Independent Uganda first reported the story.