Bukoba Municipal Council
AreaBukoba urban has an area of 80 square kilometers out of which 30 sq. km is the Urban Area proper (about 37.5%) and the rest 50 square kilometers covers surrounding urban villages the area commonly referred to as "Green belt". These Urban Villages are within the township boundaries with a substantial area of coverage of about 62.5%.
Fishing
Fishing is one of the enterprising activities carried out by town residents. Lake Victoria is the most important fishing ground. According to the survey carried out by FAO/UNDP in 1994, there were about 300 active fishermen. However, most of these employ traditional fishing gears and therefore their catches are normally low. Access to improved fishing gear and canoe motorization with outboard engines is recommended as a means, not only for catching more fish but also as means of spreading fishing efforts to more distant fishing ground.
Below are the current basic statistical figures in relation to this, sub-sector in Bukoba urban district.
• Fishing Villages 7
• Number of permanent fishermen 245
• Seasonal Fishermen 27
• Registered boats 71
• Non-registered boats 19
• Boats with Engines 30
• Scoop Nets 9
• Fishing Gear long lines 97,130
• Nets of different Sizes 2,053
The sub-sector has a great potential for expansion, generating employment and income. It's a major source of revenue for the council and a relatively cheaper source of protein for community.
