Ban slapped on night fishing in Lake Naivasha

Fish-folk around Lake Naivasha show some of their daily catch from troubled water body which is facing various challenges. Massive encroachment of the riparian land has been identified as one of the major challenges facing the water body. PiHOTO by Antony Gitonga

The national government has outlawed night fishing and seining in Lake Naivasha.

This came as the department of fishing announced teh lake closed for seven days to facilitate a major clean-up targeting old nets and restocking. According to the Department of Fisheries, some licensed fishermen were seining, which involves fishing along the lake shores.