Fisheries sector donates motorbikes to farmers to ease access

Firstline extension staff in the fisheries sector in Busia have received motorbikes from the government through the Agriculture Business Development Program (ABDP) to enhance service delivery within the sector. Speaking during the official presentation of the motorbikes at Bukani Aquaculture Park in Samia Sub County, the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy PS Dr Francs Owino, […]

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Governor Mvurya lauds Sh10 billion blue economy project

Kwale County Governor Salim Mvurya has hailed the unveiling of the Sh10 billion Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project, an initiative aimed at uplifting economic wellbeing of fisher folks along the coastline. The project objective is to improve management of priority fisheries and mariculture and increase access to complementary livelihood activities in coastal communities. The […]

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Kisii County to supply fingerlings at subsidized price

Kisii County Government has moved to offer fish fingerlings at a reduced price in a bid to encourage more residents to embrace fish farming in the area. Speaking at the Agricultural Training College (ATC) in the outskirts of Kisii town, Kisii Governor James Ongwae assured residents of quality and cheap fingerlings at a cost of […]

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‘Kazi mtaani’ beneficiaries urged to use funds wisely

Beneficiaries of the National Hygiene Programme “Kazi Mtaani” have been urged to spend money earned from the programme wisely for the benefit of their families and communities at large. The  Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy Principal Secretary (PS), Prof. Micheni Ntiba  said ‘Kazi Mtaani’ is part of a stimulus programme to save the economy from […]

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