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When you talk of fish ponds, what comes to mind are the traditional type that are dug on the ground and filled with water to create a habitat for the fish. But some farmers in Busia have discovered a smarter deal— backyard fish ponds also known as wooden fish ponds.
Jacklyn Musungu a resident of Nambale in Busia County is one of the farmers. The 42-year-old, has four wooden fish ponds which can carry over 200 fish each. She says, she opted for it because it is less labour intensive and requires little space. “Since I was introduced to this by a friend, I have never looked back. Wooden fish ponds are easy to manage since they are close to your homestead making it possible to keep thieves and predators at bay,” says Ms Musungu, a mother four.
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