In a quest to make Uasin Gishu an attractive and prosperous county in terms of aquaculture, the department of fisheries has lined up a series of strategies in the CIDP.
Some of these strategies include; recruiting more farmers into fish farming, training and organizing them into groups to improve productivity and marketing.
Speaking in his office, Uasin Gishu county fisheries Officer Mr Charles Mwaniki said the department is planning to conduct mobilization and sensitization of the public on the importance of rearing fish and the need for farmers to join co-operative society as well as Aquacultural Association of Kenya (AAK) so that they can enjoy the benefits of pulling together.
“In the past fish farmers worked individually hence there was lack of market, and obtaining fish feeds and fingerlings was a great challenge," noted Mwaniki.
Mwaniki added that the sector is calling on farmers to avail themselves during the exercise which will take place at the sub-county levels starting from Monday January 18, 2016 in turbo. The process will continue in other sub-counties of Soy, Moiben, Ainabkoi, Kesses and Kapseret on 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th and 29th respectively.
Furthermore, on February 4, 2015 there will be annual general meeting for fish farmers and launching of the Uasin Gishu fish farmers co-operative society.