Why Kenya still imports deep sea fishing experts

Traditional fishing dhow in Lamu. PHOTO | RUPI MANGAT | NMG

Kenya is still importing labour mainly from West Africa and Seychelles to work in the deep sea fishing industry due to lack of local skills.

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (Kmfri) director-general Prof James Njiru said the country does not have requisite skills despite the sector having rewarding career opportunities.

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