Gabriel Butoyi

Gabriel Butoyi is the president of the Federation of Fishermen of Burundi, actively advocating for the protection of Lake Tanganyika's biodiversity. He has raised alarms regarding the increasing use of illegal fishing nets in the lake, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced surveillance and collaborative efforts among authorities to combat this detrimental practice. Butoyi has highlighted the negative impact of these fishing methods on both fish populations and consumer health, calling for swift actions to address the issue.