news 4 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Jinja's Masese Rescue Centre Nears Completion to Enhance Lake Victoria Safety
The Masese Search and Rescue (SAR) centre in Jinja is approaching completion and is set to significantly improve safety measures on Lake Victoria. Authorities anticipate it will play a crucial role in saving lives amid frequent boating incidents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/jinja-rescue-centre-nears-completion-to-boost-safety-on-lake-victoria--5413020
A new Search and Rescue (SAR) centre in Masese, Jinja, is nearing the final stages of construction, promising to bolster safety on Lake Victoria.
The facility aims to address the recurring accidents on the lake’s waters, where fishing boats and passenger vessels often face perilous conditions.
Once operational, the centre will enable faster response times for distress calls, potentially reducing fatalities from drownings and capsizing incidents.
Local maritime officials highlight its strategic location in Jinja, a key hub for lake transport, as ideal for covering vast areas of Victoria.
This development marks a vital step in modernizing rescue operations on one of Africa’s largest lakes.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)