Uganda, March 16 -- The Presidential Advisor on Special Operations and the chairperson of the newly formed Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has defended the deployment of soldiers on lakes, saying it is a necessary measure for a sustainable management of water bodies.

However, Gen Muhoozi was quick to point out that the discipline of individual soldiers leading operations at various landing sites and islands need to be checked to eliminate violations of human rights.

"On the fishing sector, I have heard several complaints about the conduct of our officers, but this [their deployment on lakes] was done in good faith to end illegal fishing. The irregularities are the ones we need to iron out through disciplinary m...