By Emily Mikwa
Today, St. Agnes Muhoroni primary School, Menara zone, Muhoroni Sub County harvested 278.14 Kgs of fish to supplement their feeding programme.
This initiative was supported by the Aquaculture Business Development Program under the Kisimu County Directorate of Fisheries.
The Objective of the ABDP programme is to support the school feeding program through fish farming and also dietary diversity through kitchen gardening.
According to the County Project Coordinator, Mr. Kevin Wamira, the school received support ranging from pond construction, pond liners, predator kits, 1,100 tilapia fingerlings, fish feeds, cone garden materials and extension services..
On his part, the School Headteacher, Mr. Charles Abonyo, thanked ABDP for the great support, including the extension services by the Sub County Fisheries Officer.
He said the fish harvest will go along way in supplementing the usual Nyoyo, rice and beans to provide children with protein.
Moreover, the project he said has been a resource centre for learning in terms of Competency Based Curriculum within the community.
He termed it a successful project and that the School Board of Management has promised to carry on with the project by pumping in more resources since it’s beneficial to the school.
On kitchen gardening, he said the students have adopted the practice in each class and some have cascaded it in their homes.
