Pweza women group has appealed to both county and national governments to help them boost their fishing gears so that they can effectively compete for the scarce marine resource. The group, which comprises 37 women engaged in fishing, was established in 2017 and got a donation of a fishing boat from their area MCA, Gilbert […]
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National Council of Churches officials in Siaya County have faulted Nyanza region leadership for allegedly doing little to promote the fishing industry. Led by NCCK’s Siaya County coordinating committee chairman, Rt Rev. John Haung Godia, the officials said local leaders had no passion to enhance the marine industry, despite the area being blessed with diverse […]
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The government’s intervention to streamline the maritime industry is yielding fruits as more Kenyans are now securing shipping jobs. The Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) has lauded the government for introducing measures to improve the maritime sector and seafaring in the country. The SUK General Secretary, Steve Owaki said Kenyan seafarers with valid documents were […]
Continue ReadingThe Mnarani Beach Management Unit (BMU) in Kilifi town, earns income amounting to sh.1.8- million annually, according to its Chairman Elijah Chivatsi. Chivatsi said part of the income has been going towards giving loans to its 230 active members and at the same time undertaking development projects. Speaking to the press at their offices following […]
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