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Why Lake Victoria fish caging is goldmine for investors and locals

Some of the 600 private fish cages in Lake Victoria’s Anyanga Beach in Usenge. Public-private partnerships are fast revolutionising the sector. [Photo: Denish Ochieng]

KISUMU: After years of neglect, several investors are now pumping millions of shillings into Lake Victoria’s cage fish. This positive shift has created jobs as well as ensured food security.

Fish caging is also expected to bridge the gap in fish production as demand continues to outstrip production. Figures from the Fisheries department show fish production from Lake Victoria has slumped by about 50 per cent, resulting in shortages that have driven prices up.

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