Role of multilateral development organizations, public and private investments in aquaculture subsector in Kenya

JM Munguti, KO Obiero, JO Iteba, JG Kirimi… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Rapid population and economic growth, increased health benefits of aquatic food, and
changes in lifestyles and preferences as a result of rapid urbanization and globalization are …

A review of Kenyan inland aquaculture with an eye to the status of animal welfare in the sector

W Emam, C Zantioti, J Prah, V Monckton, S Craig… - Discover Agriculture, 2024 - Springer
Kenya's inland aquaculture sector is one of the most productive in Africa. Efforts are currently
being made at the national level to expand and intensify the sector. Despite the drive to …

Determinants of fish farmers' awareness of insect-based aquafeeds in Kenya; the case of black soldier fly larvae meal

KO Ouko, JB Mboya, KO Obiero, EO Ogello… - Cogent Food & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
It is evident from scientific studies that black soldier fly larvae can replace the widely used
fishmeal, which is costly and unsustainable for smallholder farmers, in aquafeeds. The …

Aquatic food resources in tropical Africa: a comprehensive analysis

EM Okon, RC Okocha, DO Folowosele… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Aquatic food production holds great promise as a viable solution to tackle the pressing issue
of meeting the protein requirements of the African populace. It plays a crucial role in food …

Assessing the spatial distribution of elemental concentrations in surface sediments of Lake Victoria, Kenya: implications for ecological health and management

CM Aura, OS Humphrey, AL Marriott, MJ Watts… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Lacustrine sediment quality indicates the effects of both natural and anthropogenic activities
on the ecosystem and communities. Despite its ecological importance, myriad complexities …

Use of black soldier fly larvae and freshwater shrimp to partly substitute commercial diet for Nile tilapia cultured in smallholder fish farms–A case study in Busia County …

J Kals, MA Opiyo, E Rurangwa, K Soma… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Fish-farming in Kenya is challenged by the availability and high cost of feed ingredients,
especially protein sources. Using black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)(BSFL) directly …

Impact of common interest group participation and aquaculture development programs on fish productivity and net returns: evidence from Nile tilapia farming

CN Gichuki, SW Ndiritu, AB Emodoi - Aquaculture International, 2025 - Springer
Abstract Development programs have intensified support for the aquaculture sector to
improve production and productivity, as well as food security and diet quality for smallholder …

Fish and fish products consumption behaviours and attitudes of farmers in Western Kenya

MJ Cheserek, KO Obiero, E Menach… - African Journal of …, 2022 - ageconsearch.umn.edu
Fish and fish products contain high-quality protein of animal origin with essential
bioavailable micronutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Although …

[PDF][PDF] Freshwater Aquaculture and Household Performance in Busia County, Kenya

DA Miima, EM Mugalavai, JW Wakhungu - 2023 - ajol.info
Aquaculture has become a household source of proteins, taking over the traditional red
meat delicacy that promotes food security and livelihood for over 2.5 billion people. This …

Ecological implications of unintentional aquaculture escapees: an overview of risks, remediation strategies and knowledge gaps in the aquaculture sector of India and …

M Harikrishnan, FJ Syanya, ARN Khanna… - Marine & Fishery …, 2024 - dialnet.unirioja.es
The global expansion of aquaculture has driven significant technological advancements,
including raceways, Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) and marine offshore cages …