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Equity Group, MSC partner to boost fish farmers with credit, insurance and digital tools

Sacco ReviewMay 31, 202605 mins

Fishing communities, aquaculture farmers and traders across Kenya are set to benefit from a new programme designed to expand access to credit, insurance, training and modern technology in the fisheries sector. The initiative, launched through a partnership between Equity Group and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), seeks to tackle long‑standing barriers that have slowed growth in Kenya’s…

Kisumu fishermen to be trained on modern fish farming

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 2024August 20, 202404 mins

Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Joho has directed ministry officials to start identifying fish landing sites and fishermen to be trained on modern methods of fish farming. Joho said it is incumbent upon the government to enlighten fisherfolk on evolving fishing methods which will go a long way in easing pressures exerted…

Fishermen want agriculture ministry renamed to incorporate aquaculture

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 2023June 17, 202303 mins

Beach managers have asked President William Ruto to include the fishing sector in his fiscal plans and rename the Ministry of Agriculture and Blue Economy to include Fisheries and Aquaculture. Led by National Beach Management Units (BMU) Chairman Tom Guda, the fishermen claimed that the fishing industry contributes about 1 per cent of the national…