Kenya to export fish to Europe after launch of Sh120m plant

L-R: Governors from Lake Region Economic Block James Ongwae (Kisii) Prof Anyang Nyong'o (Kisumu) Wilber Otichilo (Vihiga), Devolution CS Eugine Wamalwa and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya examine fish during the launch of Kakamega fish factory in Lurambi, Kakamega County. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

Fish farming is set to receive a boost following the launch of a Sh120 million processing plant that caters for counties within the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

The plant located in Lurambi, Kakamega County will buy fish from 14 counties which are to be exported to 27 European Union countries.