Now the county has built the region's first fish processing plant which will handle surplus production, especially tuna. Once operationalised, the plant will preserve, process and export fish from Lamu to local and international markets, giving a huge boost to the local fishing industry. Komu said the objective of the facility is to boost fish production, reduce wastage and boost fish supplies and circulation of money in the domestic economy. Through the Agricultural Sector Development Programme, we want to have tonnes of fish preserved at the plant and at the same time add value to the fish through processing. Fishing is among the major income generators for Lamu county.

Source: The Star May 28, 2021 10:18 UTC