Fish species diversity of Kyoga basin lakes (past status)

Kyoga basin lakes are a very important natural resource for' the communities within the lake basin and beyond. Fisheries of the Kyoga basin lakes enable millions of poor fishers, processors and traders to diversify their livelihood strategies on the basin of income while at the same time supplying vast numbers of poor consumers with essential nutrition. Fish is particularly important for the poor as it is often the most readily available and affordable source of protein and other micronutrients crucial to a healthy diet. The lakes also generate substantial revenue to the local governments within their catchment's area. Thus the fisheries of Kyoga basin lakes are a key instrument in poverty eradication and ."food securit