GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Provision of technical and financial assistance to fish farmers by the Ministry of Livestock . Setting up demonstration farms/hatcheries to sensitize on proper management of fish farms through the Lake Basin Development Authority. The government’s food policy encourages communities fish to set up fish farms/embrace fish eating culture..  RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN

  Source of food rich in protein. Fish provides animal protein and food for fishermen and consumers in the lake Victoria region, in fish farming areas and along the coastal strip Source of revenue for government through taxation. The revenue collected through taxing fishing activities is used to develop infrastructure in the areas. Export of fish earns Kenya foreign exchange. Creation of employment opportunities. The industry creates numerous job opportunities for the people living near the fishing areas either self-employed or employed by the fishermen. This earns them some income. Development of related industries. The manufacture of fish nets at Thika and the making of fish hook. Fish wastes are processed to produce lubricants fertilizers and cosmetics. Source of medicine and cooking fat. Fish provide essential minerals especially iron, calcium, iodine and cod-liver oil, rich in vitamin A and D. Tourist attraction . Sport fishing is a tourist attraction to Kenya at the cost...