Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) culture in Kenya: Emerging production technologies and socio‐economic impacts on local livelihoods

JM Munguti, R Nairuti, JO Iteba… - … , Fish and Fisheries, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the most farmed fish globally, with a significant
contribution improving local livelihoods, especially in developing countries. Nile tilapia was …

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 …

Antimicrobial resistance profiles of salmonella spp. and escherichia coli isolated from fresh nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) fish marketed for human consumption

MT Mumbo, EN Nyaboga, JK Kinyua, EK Muge… - BMC microbiology, 2023 - Springer
Background Salmonella spp. and pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli are among the
major foodborne zoonotic pathogens. These bacterial pathogens cause human illnesses …

Application of anaesthetics in fish hatcheries to promote broodstock and fish seed welfare in Zambia

J Mphande, OJ Hasimuna, E Kikamba… - Cogent Food & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study investigated the application of anaesthetics in 23 private and government-owned
hatcheries in 10 provinces of Zambia. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative …

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 …

Selective breeding of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: A strategy for increased genetic diversity and sustainable development of aquaculture in Kenya

J Abwao, J Jung'a, JE Barasa, D Kyule… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The aquaculture subsector is important in Kenya for food and nutritional security. The rapid
growth of the subsector is evident especially in the widespread culture of Nile tilapia …

Feasibility study of a small-scale recirculating aquaculture system for sustainable (Peri-) urban farming in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Nigerian Perspective

EO Benjamin, O Ola, GR Buchenrieder - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
The (peri-) urban population in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa, is
rapidly increasing. As towns and cities grow, so does the demand for fish protein. While flow …

A new rural-urban fish food system was established in Kenya–Learning from best practices

K Soma, B Obwanga, CM Kanyuguto - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi, Kenya, is increasing in size and complexity due to
migration from rural areas. Reaching the objectives of zero hunger and sustainable cities …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamics of co-infection in fish: A review of pathogen-host interaction and clinical outcome

EM Okon, RC Okocha, AB Taiwo, FB Michael… - Fish and Shellfish …, 2023 - Elsevier
Co-infections can affect the transmission of a pathogen within a population and the
pathogen's virulence, ultimately affecting the disease's dynamics. In addition, co-infections …

Profiling and Prioritizing Climate‐Smart Aquaculture Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices in Kenya

K Obiero, E Ogello, J Munguti, J Mboya… - Aquaculture …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Climate‐smart agriculture (CSA) has been promoted in Kenya as a panacea for climate
change impacts on agricultural productivity. Consequently, various climate‐smart …