Fish Farmers in Kisumu Receive Inputs to Enhance Production Under the Aquaculture Business Development Program (ABDP)

Fish farming in Kisumu today received a shot in the arm after receiving farm input materials and equipment for extension services courtesy of the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) in an event held at Ahero Vocational Training Center, in Nyando Sub County. The farm input materials for Nyando sub county included: 31 pond liners, 57
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An Oasis of Livelihood: The Holo Orucho Water Pan to Ease Water Stress for the Community

The long-distance treks in search for water by the Holo Orucho community has today come to an end after the CECM Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. George Okong’o flunked by the CECM Agriculture, Mr. Gilchrist Okuom commissioned a 7 million water pan project in East Kano Wawidhi Ward, Nyando Sub County. Previously, the community’s only
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FAO Representative Field Visit to Kisumu

The Food and Agriculture Organization Representative to Kenya, Madam Carla Mucavi yesterday toured the county to follow up on the implementation of Urban Food Systems project activities;response to Covid-19 and Flood Challenges within Kisumu County. She was accompanied by the FAO- Kenya Inclusive Value Chain Sub program lead, Mr. Tito Arunga, FAO- Kenya Land governance
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Kisumu Aquaculture Stakeholder Annual Review Workshop Convened

Fish farmers from the four sub counties implementing Aquaculture Business Development Project, converged at the Kisumu Hotel to review the progress and the adjustments required to improve aquaculture in the region. The meeting brought on board aquaculture stakeholders across the divide to review the current situation and existing challenges, identify the gaps in the implementation
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Kisumu Marks the Annual Aquaculture Day

Residents of Kisumu County yesterday joined the rest of the nation in marking the 2021 national aquaculture day celebrated annually every 20th of May. The event held at Kambare Farm- Mutwala in Muhoroni sub county was presided over by the Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. Benedict Munywoki, accompanied by the CEC Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock and Fisheries,
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Small Holder Traders and Farmers in Kisumu Receive Personal Protective Equipment to Boost the Fight Against Covid-19

County department of Agriculture in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) yesterday issued small holder traders and farmers with the second consignment of assorted Personal Protective Equipment to boost the fight against corona virus pandemic The consignment comprises of 5 thermo guns, 10 hand washing peddles, 100 packets of surgical Masks, 20 number 500ml
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Kisumu County Open its Door to the Mobile App uLima

By Matilda Atieno The County Department of Agriculture has partnered with uLima Kenya to provide farm management service including livestock and crop information library as well as calendar, seven days weather forecast in both English and Kiswahili languages. uLima is an online farmer-based mobile application ecosystem where registered farmers and Agri-dealers offering free access to
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Nine ABD Program Implementation Vehicles Flagged Off in Kisumu

By: Matilda Atieno Kisumu County today hosted the commissioning and handing over of vehicles to facilitate the activities of the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ADBP) in the NINE implementing counties. The event was officiated by the Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, Mr. Lawrence Omuhaka who on behalf of the CS.
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Boosting Fisheries: Revolutionizing Subsistence Fish Farming to Commercial Ventures

State department of Fisheries Aquaculture and Blue EconomyFish farming among small holder farmers has received a major boost after the Chief Administration Secretary (CAS) from the State Department for Fisheries, (SDFA & BE), Mr. Lawrence Omuhaka today flagged off 9 vehicles that will be used to support the ABDP outreach activities and aquaculture extension services
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