Off the Northern shores of Lake Victoria in Buikwe district, Uganda lies the bustling Kiyindi Landing site, a crucial fishing village and source of survival for many Ugandans, including sailors, traders, fish processors, and fishermen. Uganda is facing challenges with rapid population growth, high malnutrition, and poverty levels, while capture fisheries yields are decreasing. The demand for animal-source proteins has soared, leading to inflated prices for larger fish species like Nile Tilapia and Nile Perch, making them unaffordable for the poor. As a result, many impoverished inhabitants now rely on overlooked fishery products like Mukene (Rastrineobola argentae, silver cyprinid, or Lake Victoria sardine), a small pelagic fish with significant nutritional value. Mukene has become an important protein source for both humans and animals in the region, offering an affordable alternative to the expensive larger fish. Despite the difficulties, the resilience of the fishing community at Kiyindi Landing site continues to adapt, relying on Mukene to sustain their lives and livelihoods.