fisheries,Kenya Marine Fisheries Stories

State identifies 13 key fish breeding zones to restore Lake Victoria's declining fish population
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

The initiative seeks to demarcate and protect fish breeding sites, sheltered bays and river mouths to increase fish stocks and support local fishermen...

Lamu conservationists embrace ecotourism to fight environmental degradation, climate change
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2024

Ecotourism is sustainable tourism that seeks to promote the conservation and protection of the environment while providing opportunities for tourists...

Government allocates Sh1.7bn to boost blue economy in coastal counties
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 26, 2024

The funds will be distributed among 612 groups within these counties, benefiting over 19,000 individuals working in the blue economy sector.

Bandari Maritime Academy launches strategic plan with new exchange programs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 22, 2024

One of the key components of the strategic plan is the implementation of Phase One of the master plan for the construction of the Maritime Survival Tr...

Madagascan authorities arrest Kenyan and Sri Lankan fishermen for illegal shark fishing
Amina Wako  |  Jul 15, 2024

Despite efforts to combat illegal fishing, sharks continue to be targeted for their fins, which are valued at about sh7,000 per kilo on the world mark...

Treasury CS unveils Sh54.6 billion plan for agricultural transformation
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 13, 2024

The CS highlighted the government's commitment to transforming Kenya's agricultural landscape, ensuring food security, and fostering inclusive economi...

Fake fertiliser scandal: Senators to grill CSs Linturi, Miano and KEBS officials
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 30, 2024

The lawmakers want to establish how the substandard fertiliser passed quality tests and ended up on the market.

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