National
Fish scarcity hits Eastern Province
A fishing ban on lakes in the Eastern Province has led to a shortage and increase in prices of fish.The ban was imposed to allow the new Tilapia species introduced on lakes to grow.According to a mini-survey conducted by The New Times, fish now retails at Rwf1,700 - 2,000 per kg up from Rwf900 - 1000 per kg, last year.
Lake Muhazi is one of the Lakes containing the new tilapia species introduced in the Eastern Province. (Photo by S. Rwembeho)