Scramble for diminishing fish stocks in Lake Victoria results in vicious fight that kills fisherman in Suba South

Scramble for diminishing fish stocks in Lake Victoria results in vicious fight that kills fisherman in Suba South

Fishermen push out a boat at dawn, embarking on a fishing expedition (Picture for illustration). The incident happened in Suba North in Homa Bay County.

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Nyang’ori High School club nets 890 fish worth $400 in integrated fish-poultry-vegetable aquaculture project

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.

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Fish farming in Kenya’s coastal region picks up as Kwale harvests 120kg in Matuga project

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.

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Fish farming in arid north-western Kenya’s Turkana County draws in interest of marginalised groups  

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.

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 EAC inaugurates $3.54 million Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu

 EAC inaugurates $3.54 million Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu

LVBC Executive Secretary Masinde Bwire said the inauguration marks the culmination of a 17-year journey, beginning with Kenya’s donation of land and culminating in a fully funded regional project delivered through the equal contributions of all EAC partner states.

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Kenya takes fishing farming to the desert with ‘construction’ of first ‘Vertical Lake’

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.

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Mass fish deaths along Lake Victoria shores turns searchlight on delays in resolving legal vacuum

Mass fish deaths along Lake Victoria shores turns searchlight on delays in resolving legal vacuum

LVA Chairman Ochieng’ Mbeo said the persistent fish kills are not isolated accidents but the predictable outcome of government complacency.

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Kisumu launches fibre boats to enhance safety of fishing community, blue economy on Lake Victoria

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.

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Kenya fisheries institute establishes farmer training centre in Kakamega as blue economy takes root

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.

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