Fishermen take a break, spoil party for fish lovers

A fishmonger grading her stock at Kisumu's Fresh Fish Market. Fishermen took a break to celebrate New Year holiday, resulting in fish shortage and a hike in cost. [PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA/STANDARD]

Fish traders and consumers in Kisumu are complaining over scarcity of the commodity in beaches along Lake Victoria, leading to a hike in prices for the few that are available.

Vendors at the fresh fish market in Kisumu’s main bus park said most fishermen who usually supply them with fish from various beaches such as Usenge, Lwanda K’Otieno, Asembo and Dunga did not work during the festive season.