All fish caught in Kenyan territorial waters must be landed in gazetted landing sites, the Fisheries Principal Secretary (PS), Micheni Ntiba has directed. Prof. Ntiba at the same time, directed all Beach Management Units (BMUs) to keep manifests of all fishers venturing into the deep sea for accountability purposes. He said it was illegal for […]
Continue ReadingThe Nakuru County government has set aside Sh.40 million to start aquaculture farming in Naivasha to help reduce pressure on fishing at Lake Naivasha. The partnership with small-scale farmers will see farmers, including youth groups trained on how to start the business and assisted to start fish farming in their farms through construction of raised […]
Continue ReadingThe Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has launched a crackdown on boat owners operating without license. In an interview with KNA, the KMA Branch Inspector, Jeremiah Onyango disclosed that several vessels have been impounded while 90 people have been arrested and charged with failing to comply with the regulations of Lake Victoria Act (2010). This he […]
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