Nyang’ori High School club nets 890 fish worth $400 in integrated fish-poultry-vegetable aquaculture project
Speaking during the harvest, a Form Four student and member of the Young Farmers Club Joshua Alembi said the project had equipped him with practical skills in fish rearing that include handling fingerlings and harvesting.
Fish farming in Kenya’s coastal region picks up as Kwale harvests 120kg in Matuga project
Despite its success, the project faces challenges, especially related to fish feed, water access and climate conditions. The group reported losing about 100 fish in the early stages due to lack of experience and the high cost of feed.
Fish farming eases pressure on land in densely populated Vihiga as household incomes rise
Training sessions reached all 22 wards, covering topics from feeding fingerlings to monitoring pond pH and general pond care. Farmers eagerly absorbed knowledge, often staying after sessions to ask questions or request follow-up demonstrations. Nets were distributed to protect fish from predators, a measure many credited for reducing losses significantly.
Fish farming in arid north-western Kenya’s Turkana County draws in interest of marginalised groups
Lattice Aquaculture Project Manager Mika Mitoto said the project targets empowerment of women and youth that have invested in fisheries. The organisation is providing access to market.
Kenya takes fishing farming to the desert with ‘construction’ of first ‘Vertical Lake’
Each vertical lake unit is a compact tower of interconnected tanks, with water flowing from the top down through a gravity-powered biofiltration system that purifies and recycles it continuously.
Aquaculture: Experts say Kenya no longer needs Chinese fish imports following breakthroughs in cage farming
At the same time, KEMFRI Chief Executive Officer Paul Orina urged Western Indian Ocean countries to strengthen joint efforts in protecting marine ecosystems from pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction.
Taita Taveta County government trains fish farmers as blue economy becomes integral to Kenya’s job creation
AWFBEK Chair Suzanne Njeri revealed that the training is part of a comprehensive two-and-a-half-year project spanning eight counties. The organisation is implementing initiatives that have reached over 200 farmers since June, with the TOT model deepening grassroots impact.
Kisumu launches fibre boats to enhance safety of fishing community, blue economy on Lake Victoria
Artisanal fishing Fibre Boats constructed at the Kenya Shipyards Limited Kisumu. The County government plans to deploy them at major beaches in the area to enhance safety and boost blue economy. Credit: Chris Mahandara.
Kenya fisheries institute establishes farmer training centre in Kakamega as blue economy takes root
KMFRI is seeking partnerships for technical support from China, Philippines, Canada, United States of America (USA) and Israel that have similar facilities for provision of expert technical assistance and training.
