fisherman Stories

Lamu family cries for justice as fisherman is abducted from home in Kiunga
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 30, 2025

Authorities, however, have offered little reassurance. Lamu County Commissioner Wesley Koech told journalists he was unaware of any security operation...

Kenya cuts fish imports as Lake Victoria cage farming boosts aquaculture production
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

Overall aquaculture output increased by five per cent in 2024, reaching 33,423 tonnes compared to 31,767 tonnes in 2023.

Kenya’s fish output grows to Sh39 billion despite Lake Victoria slowdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Inland capture fisheries supplied more than half of Kenya’s fish, with Lake Victoria producing 67,575 tonnes, a four per cent drop from 70,313 tonnes...

Global fishing subsidy ban kicks in after Kenya, Brazil, Tonga and Vietnam ratify agreement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 15, 2025

The deal, first adopted in 2022, became binding on Monday after Kenya, Brazil, Tonga, and Vietnam ratified it, raising the total approvals to 112—just...

Environmentalists warn climate change is draining Lamu’s fish stocks
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2025

Rising sea temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns are being blamed for pushing fish into deeper waters and disrupting traditional fishing gro...

Kilifi tightens fisheries oversight, urges fishermen to resolve conflicts amicably
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2025

At landing sites across Kilifi, BMU leaders have expressed concern over rising cases of conflict between fishing groups, particularly around prime fis...

Lamu fishermen decry harassment, accuse government of unfair fishing rules
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo voiced concern that fishermen in Faza, Pate, Siyu and Kizingitini were far more likely to be apprehended than foreign...

Lamu fishermen laud establishement of new cold storage facility in Kiwayu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 26, 2025

Until now, fishermen were forced to sell their catch within hours of landing it, often at throwaway prices dictated by middlemen. On many occasions, u...

Kilifi fishermen get new rescue boat to boost maritime safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 17, 2025

The initiative comes in response to longstanding concerns by coastal communities over delayed rescues and inadequate safety measures during accidents...

Kilifi ramps up beach safety efforts after surge in drowning cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

The exercise, organised in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders, targets families and visitors expected to flock to the beaches...

KPA accused of destroying fishing areas, forcing Old Town fishermen into disputed waters
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

Through their Beach Management Unit (BMU), the fishers accused a KPA dredger of dumping sand, silt, clay, gravel, and seabed debris onto their fishing...

DIG of Police Eliud Lagat urges Mandera residents to help identify terror suspects, clan conflict instigators
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

The team also paid a courtesy call on Governor Mohamed Khalif, where they discussed key security matters, including intercommunal conflict, vandalism...

Over 70 trained in aquaculture to boost fish farming profits in Taita Taveta
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

Each is now expected to train at least 50 farmers in their area, enabling them to adopt better aquaculture practices and earn more from the trade.

Search continues for missing Watamu brothers lost at sea amid calls for rescue boats
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2025

Relatives of the missing fishermen are also calling on the government to step up efforts in the search and to address long-standing safety concerns fa...

Boost for communities as Kwale unveils marine hatchery, seaweed centre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2025

The marine hatchery is expected to boost aquaculture by supplying fingerlings and other aquatic species, while the Kibuyuni facility will enable local...

KWS officers and missing Naivasha fisherman shared location, court told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) admitted in court that there were no official records showing arrests made by rangers on the day Brian Odhiambo went miss...

Kilifi fisherfolk demand direct access to fishing gear, decry unfair distribution by local leaders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

The fishers said access to modern gear such as outboard engines, life jackets, and advanced nets would not only boost their daily catch but also enhan...

From fish to forests: Women in Kenya’s Coast restore mangroves to combat climate change
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2025

In Mkupe, a once-thriving fishing village near Mombasa, life has changed drastically as prolonged heatwaves, vanishing mangroves, and declining fish s...

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate change by adapting food systems – Study offers lessons for modern times
The Conversation  |  Jul 16, 2025

Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.

Senate launches probe into disappearances of Nakuru fishermen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

One case cited is that of Brian Odhiambo, a young fisherman last seen in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers on January 18. His disap...

Export weakness, key obstacle to Kenya’s path to middle-income status - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 11, 2025

Between 2000 and 2020, the country’s score on export competitiveness in the African Transformation Index (ATI) fell consistently, dropping from 7.9 to...

Coast fisherfolk demand action on land grabs, mismanagement and licensing chaos at landing sites
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 03, 2025

In a session chaired by Bamburi MCA Patrick Mbelle, leaders from Mkupe Beach Management Unit laid bare a series of long-standing grievances that have...

CS Hassan Joho blames conflicting advisories for delay in appointing fisheries boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

MPs questioned why the process appeared to have stalled, who was truly in charge, and whether due process was being followed. CS Joho insisted the fin...

Puntland releases seven Yemeni fishermen arrested over illegal fishing in Somali waters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 17, 2025

The fishermen were arrested by Puntland security forces on May 14, 2025, near Ras Asir, after the local coast guard intercepted their vessel. Official...

Kilifi residents urged to stay safe as strong winds and high waves threaten coastline
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

Fishermen, boat operators, and beachgoers have been warned against venturing into the ocean due to rough sea conditions, which pose a significant risk...

Garissa senator warns of national division over selective justice in wake of Ojwang’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Haji said while it was important to demand justice for Ojwang, similar urgency should be shown for other Kenyans who have died under unclear circumsta...

Kwale seaweed farmers and fishers boosted with 13 boats to improve harvest and income
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 09, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani officially handed over the boats during World Seaweed Day celebrations at Mkunguni Beach Management Unit in Ramisi Ward, Msambw...

Gabon withdraws from EU fisheries deal after nearly 20 years, citing economic concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

The West African nation, which entered the deal in 2007, says the agreement has disproportionately benefited European fishing fleets at the expense of...

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