A Sh14 billion fish-rearing programme aimed at doubling fish production has been launched as Kenya moves to cut reliance on imports and meet per capita consumption per person that is projected to grow from 4.5 kilos to 10 kilos.
The project, which has been launched in six counties with high aquaculture potential, is supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through a Sh6.7 billion loan. The government is contributing Sh3.4 billion, while farmers will make up the rest in kind through land, water, labour and other non-financial inputs.
