Why Kenya exploits only 8pc of marine potential

When a group of foreigners on board a fishing vessel were arrested by the Kenyan Coast Guards within the Indian Ocean. [File, Standard]

The lack of an industrial fish landing port with cold storage, processing, and canning facilities is preventing Kenya from taking advantage of opportunities in the marine sector.

According to Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the industry regulator, Kenya exploits just eight percent of the potential of its marine fisheries.