Stop Killing Essential Freshwater Lake With Dynamite and Chemicals

Target: President William Ruto of Kenya

Goal: Enforce stricter regulations and penalties to stop illegal fishing in Lake Victoria and promote sustainable fishing practices.

Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and provides food and livelihoods for millions of people in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. However, the lake is facing a crisis due to illegal fishing practices that are depleting fish stocks and harming the environment.

Illegal fishing practices include the use of monofilament nets, dynamite, and chemicals, which not only catch juvenile fish but also harm other marine life and the lake’s ecosystem. The illegal trade in fish is also prevalent, with unscrupulous traders operating in the black market, leading to the decline of fish stocks and economic losses to legitimate fishers.

To effectively address this pressing issue, it is imperative that the Kenyan government implements urgent measures to enforce more stringent regulations and penalties that will put a halt to the detrimental practice of illegal fishing in Lake Victoria.

In addition to this, it is critical that the government promotes and incentivizes sustainable fishing practices that safeguard the natural environment and guarantee the continued sustainability of the fishing industry. Sign below and demand that the precious resources of the lake are protected and that the livelihoods of the communities that rely on it for food and income are sustained for future generations.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear President Ruto,

I am writing to urge you to take immediate action to stop illegal fishing in Lake Victoria, Kenya. Illegal fishing practices are depleting fish stocks and harming the environment, which threatens the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the lake for food and income.

The use of monofilament nets, dynamite, and chemicals in fishing practices not only harm the environment but also catch juvenile fish and other marine life, leading to a decline in fish stocks. Furthermore, the illegal trade in fish leads to economic losses for legitimate fishers and promotes an unregulated and unsustainable industry.

We urge you to enforce stricter regulations and penalties to stop illegal fishing in Lake Victoria and promote sustainable fishing practices that protect the environment and ensure the long-term viability of the fishing industry. This includes cracking down on the use of illegal fishing gear and implementing measures to prevent the black market trade in fish.

The protection of Lake Victoria and the livelihoods of its people is crucial to the sustainable development of Kenya. We urge you to take action immediately to stop illegal fishing and protect this vital resource for future generations.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

Photo credit: William Warby