Six Kenyan fishermen arrested by Tanzanian authorities in Lake Victoria

The maws, or the fish air bladder, which is basically stomach of the Nile Perch, locally known as Mbuta, are much sought after for their nutrients.

That is how civilised neighbours deal with disputes. Kenya has, clearly, seen its mistake and done the right thing swiftly. That is laudable.

Four Ugandans, including a soldier, arrested after crossing into Kenyan waters in Lake Victoria and reportedly harassing local fishermen.

Multiple agencies, including the Department of Health, have been inspecting the fish from Uganda and China to ensure that they are safe.

Most fishermen and traders agree that female fish is sweeter than the male one.

Tilapia is the most preferred type of fish by consumers because of its taste.

The Ugandan Fisheries Protection Unit claimed that Kenyan traders had stolen the fish from lakes Kyoga and George.

Kenya has the potential of yielding 300,000 metric tonnes of fish worth Sh42 billion every year from the ocean.

On October 1, soldiers impounded Sh50 million fish and have since sold part of it, the business people have claimed.

The workshop aims at equipping journalists with information and statistics on Africa’s Blue Economy strategy

About 100 certified fish farmers have received 100,000 Nile tilapia fingerlings donated by the National Government, in partnership with Victory Farms.

The first phase of the fish market, to be located at Karai, about 10 kilometres from Naivasha town, will be completed by the end of the year.