Busia ramps up aquaculture drive to tackle falling Lake Victoria fish stocks

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Busia County officials and officials from ABDP and IFAD are in a bid to increase fish production. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Busia County has strengthened its partnership with Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to increase fish production as part of efforts to strengthen food security, create employment opportunities, and grow the blue economy.

The county made the move during a joint meeting between the Government of Kenya's Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the County Government of Busia, where the meeting focused on strategies to expand aquaculture production and ensure the county can sustainably meet the growing demand for fish.

Speaking during the meeting, the County Executive Committee Member for Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness, Dr George Mukok, said the county has been implementing deliberate interventions since 2021 to increase fish production and reduce pressure on the dwindling fish stocks in Lake Victoria.