Fish farming takes root in North Rift as region expands income sources

Miriam Nabwire fries fish caught from Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County at the shores of the dam. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

The North Rift region is well known for maize farming and pastoral activities, but now residents are trying their hands on fish farming to diversify revenue streams.

Grain and livestock farmers in Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and Turkana are also looking at fish farming as a safety net against the increasingly erratic weather patterns, which have resulted in crop failure and animal deaths due to drought.

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