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Siaya County to suspend fishing on polling day

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Fishermen offloading tilapia near Mbita Island Club Pier, Rusinga Island. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

All fishing activities will be suspended in Bondo and Rarieda sub-counties beginning Monday, August 8, 2022, until after the general election.

According to the chairman of Luanda K'otieno Beach Management Unit (BMU) George Otuoma, leaders have resolved that no fisherman will be allowed to venture out on expeditions until August 10, 2022.

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