Farmers in Kiambu Sub-County have been urged to practise fish farming as an alternative source of income.
Speaking in his office on Wednesday, the interim officer in the fisheries department in Kiambu David Makumi said fish farming is a a lucrative business though not many farmers were practising it.
He said most farmers lack knowledge in this type of farming hence do not practise it adding that the department provides interested farmers with information about setting up ponds and the type of fish to rare.
Makumi said the farmers who had visited their office had benefited greatly as they were given practical lessons.
He said most farmers were not practising fish farming in the area despite their numerous efforts as a department.
The officer said fish farming can be used in beautification purposes in aquariums which farmers can sell and get a good amount of money.
"I urge farmers to come out and practise fish farming as it doesn't need a large portion of land. We offer training to farmers who are interested both orally and also in the field," said Makumi.
A field officer in the fishery department, Penina Njenga said she visits fields of farmers to advise them and also monitor their progress.
She said she also advises farmers on the type of fish to rear in their ponds. The field officer said it only needs a small pond to start the farming adding its easy and also enjoyable to rear fish.
"We advise farmers on the location to set up the fish ponds and by doing so we ensure we advise them on the type of polythene bag to use in their ponds," said the field officer.