Challenges Facing Fish Farming Development in Western Kenya

Shitote, Zacharia; Wakhungu, Judi W.; China, S.S.

doi:10.15580/gjas.2013.3.012213403

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“…In fact, a survey of the quality of feed available in the market both from private manufacturers and GoK agencies established that the protein content of fish feed fell below standards recommended by GoK for tilapia and catfish production. The study established that even when fish feed packaging indicates that it contains the recommended level of protein, the feed actually contains less and is therefore inappropriate for use for fish production (Shitote et al 2013). Further studies show that this problem is common in East Africa, where there is evidence of substantial differences between labelled and actual nutrient contents for fish feed.…”

Section: Improving Fish Feedmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Lack of or weak institutional and legal frameworks have contributed to the uncoordinated promotion of fish farming through many institutes in the GoK, research institutes, universities, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral donor agencies (Ngugi & Manyala 2009, Shitote et al 2013). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…This has, in turn, limited production and hence stifled aquaculture growth (Ngugi & Manyala 2009, Shitote et al 2013, Munguti et al 2014a). It has been challenging for farmers to access established markets such as supermarkets; they are competing against cheap, imported…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Some farmers had to leave farming in the first phase of FFEPP due to inconsistency in availability and poor quality of fingerlings. The private sector has thus had to meet the increased demand for fingerlings, but this has created serious quality issues (Shitote et al 2013). …”

Section: Low Fingerling Production Versus High Demandmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The critical importance of tilapia and catfish feed in the Kenya aquaculture supply chain has been emphasized by different authors (Liti et al 2005, Shitote et al 2013, Munguti et al 2014a). The consistent supply of good quality feed in sufficient quantity is compromised by several factors, the biggest among them unscrupulous fish feed manufacturers who produce feed of low quality and sell it to farmers.…”

Section: Feed Qualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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From aid to responsible trade: driving competitive aquaculture sector development in Kenya : Quick scan of robustness, reliability and resilience of the aquaculture sector

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Lewo

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This report provides an overview of how the Kenyan aquaculture sector performs in three analytical domains: the robustness of the supply chain, the reliability of institutional governance and the resilience of the innovation system. Analysis is based on literature review, stakeholder interviews and a validation workshop guided by a SWOT framework to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The findings inform on the existing opportunities and challenges that potentially influence growth in the aquaculture sector. The report is a first step towards documenting and sharing insights that support the move towards a more Robust, Reliable and Resilient (3R) aquaculture sector. The findings and recommendations presented may guide policy engagement and action in the transition of Dutch government bilateral engagement in Kenya from development aid-support to a trade-oriented approach, with a focus on partnership opportunities to drive competitive market-oriented aquaculture sector development that attracts private investments. The user may copy, distribute and transmit the work and create derivative works. Third-party material that has been used in the work and to which intellectual property rights apply may not be used without prior permission of the third party concerned. The user must specify the name as stated by the author or licence holder of the work, but not in such a way as to give the impression that the work of the user or the way in which the work has been used are being endorsed. The user may not use this work for commercial purposes. Executive summaryThe 3R (Robust, Reliable and Resilient) project assists the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya in the transition from aid to trade. The project investigates whether the lessons from the development aid era can be transferred and scaled up in the upcoming transition to a trade era. The overall aim of the 3R Kenya project is to enable well-informed stakeholder actions that support the transition from development aid to sustainable trade (people, planet, profit) in the aquaculture, dairy and horticulture sectors. This quick scan focuses on the aquaculture sector.The 3Rs have been defined as follows:• Robust supply chain integration refers to efficient and trusted interactions between supply chain partners that reduce transaction costs and the risks involved in enhancing product quality and safety and reinforcing sustainability.• Reliable institutional governance refers to public-private cooperation, co-innovation and a public economic policy framework that supports private investment and enhances opportunities for (inter)national trade.• Resilient innovation systems (research, extension and projects) are those with dynamic adaptive capacities that enable agents and systems to adequately respond to changing circumstances.This report covers the topic of freshwater aquaculture relating to the cultivation of fish in Kenya. The main species of study are the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)....

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Section: Improving Fish Feedmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Figurementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Figurementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Low Fingerling Production Versus High Demandmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Feed Qualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Innovative Technologies to Promote Sustainable Recirculating Aquaculture in Eastern Africa—A Case Study of a Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Hatchery in Kisumu, Kenya

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Opportunities for circular bionutrient economy in Kenya: Sanitation and waste stream characterization

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2022

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The majority of people in low-and middle-income countries, such as Kenya, lack effective sanitation and waste management systems. Circular bionutrient economy (CBE) is emerging as a framework to safely reuse organic wastes in agriculture. This study aimed to characterize waste and sanitation systems in Kisumu City, Kenya, with a view to exploring opportunities for CBE in the Lake Victoria basin. Sanitation was characterized through a case study approach in a populous informal settlement, and waste was quantified in two markets in the city. The main toilet facility was pit latrine, although there were also some urine-diverting dry toilets (UDDTs). One toilet served about 36 people. Over a 1-mo period, the UDDTs yielded approximately 64,400 L of urine, whereas about 67,500 L of fecal sludge was emptied from the pit latrines, out of which only about 33,000 L (48.9%) was properly disposed of. About 3 t of waste was generated daily from the markets, 95% of which was organic, and was disposed of at an open dumpsite. Organic waste, including human excreta, contains large amounts of organic matter and plant nutrients, and can be processed for agricultural nutrient cycles. Additionally, black soldierly larvae can effectively convert organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer and high protein biomass for animal feeds. These results suggest an opportunity for a CBE system in the region for sustainable organic waste management and urban sanitation, and with opportunity to improve livelihoods and equity.

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Challenges Facing Fish Farming Development in Western Kenya

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From aid to responsible trade: driving competitive aquaculture sector development in Kenya : Quick scan of robustness, reliability and resilience of the aquaculture sector

From aid to responsible trade: driving competitive aquaculture sector development in Kenya : Quick scan of robustness, reliability and resilience of the aquaculture sector

Innovative Technologies to Promote Sustainable Recirculating Aquaculture in Eastern Africa—A Case Study of a Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Hatchery in Kisumu, Kenya

Opportunities for circular bionutrient economy in Kenya: Sanitation and waste stream characterization

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