×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

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.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in