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Sh8 million project to end illegal fishing

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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