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Fishermen count losses as demand for fish drops over lockdown

Fishmonger at Kamere landing beach in a file photo (Anthony Gitonga)

NAIVASHA, KENYA: Fish prices in Lake Naivasha have dropped by over 50 per cent in the last two weeks due to the recently introduced lockdown and curfew regulations.

Despite an increase in production, demand has dipped sharply after hotels closed down following the containment measures introduced by the State.

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