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Siaya County Executive for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Dr Elizabeth Odhiambo issuing fishing nets to fishermen in Usenge beach. Three fisherfolk Saccos were issued with 4, 400 nets. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]
More than 1,000 fishermen have received fishing nets from the Siaya County government in a bid to fight rampant illegal fishing and increase fish yields.
According to the county government, the Sh8 million project will see fishermen acquire recommended fishing gear through saccos.
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