GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  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...

  Japan is made up of islands hence they have a long fishing tradition which has made them develop efficient fishing technology whole Kenya is the mainland with little sea tradition Japan is mountainous with thin permafrost soil which inhibits agriculture, so the Japanese have turned to fishing as the main occupation while Kenya is an agriculturally oriented population hence little attention to fishing . Japanese have done extensive research on fishing while Kenya has little research on fishing. Japan’s large population provides a ready market for fish while Kenya has relatively few people who eat fish. Japan use well-developed and advanced fishing methods , vessels and fleets while Kenya use traditional fishing methods and vessels e.g. canoes. Japan has an indented coastline with many natural harbors while Kenya has a regular coastline and hence has poor fishing ports and villages. Japan has an extensive continental shelf which is shallow coupled with cold and warm...