Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

  Source of food rich in proteins Many job opportunities to mongers, officials, processors and drivers. A lot of government revenue through taxation and licensing the fish processing and packing industries. A lot of foreign exchange through export of fish to outside European and American countries. Stimulation of industrialization as a raw material in the cosmetics industry and manufacturing of bags, shoes etc. Stimulated growth and development of ports and landing sites e.g. Cape, Durban. Economic diversification\change in reliance basically from agriculture to fishing. Attraction of tourists through sport fishing hence generation of foreign exchange and revenue to the African governments. Research and study in fishing-related activities and marine life Infrastructure development linking coastal or shore landing sites to industries and towns e.g. roads. Promotion of International trade and relations between nations Conservation of marine life and extinct species RELATED POSTS...

  PROBLEMS FACING FISHING IN EAST AFRICA Limited capital to modernize the fishing industry. Most of the fishing grounds like Lake Albert and Turkana are in remote areas that are inaccessible. Limited market for fish due to low income or cultural norms e.g. among the Bahima. Limited fish species of commercial value which reduces international demand. Overfishing and indiscriminate fishing through the use of beach seining method which leads to catching of young fish. Excessive high temperature creates preservation difficulties. Political instability especially in Uganda which has scared away foreign investors. The threat of crocodiles especially on Lake Kyoga which scare away fishermen. Poor transport network linking to fishing grounds which leads to delays in delivery. Water hyacinth especially on Lake Victoria and Kyoga chokes fish to death. Competition with other fish producing countries like Norway, Japan leads to an inadequate market. Undesirable fishing methods like fish po...