Data Hub Fish farming takes root in North Rift as region expands income sourcesMiriam Nabwire fries fish caught from Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County at the shores of the dam. Experts see these fish farming initiatives in the North Rift, complementing the ones in central Kenya, as key to meeting growing demand. The North Rift region is well known for maize farming and pastoral activities, but now residents are trying their hands on fish farming to diversify revenue streams. Fisheries officers of Uasin Gishu County hand over fingerlings to farmers of Tuiyo in a bid to uplift their economy through fish farming. He added that the marine agency is ready to train fish farmers in Uasin Gishu.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 12, 2021 09:11 UTC