Samburu County Promotes Aquaculture to Provide Alternative Income
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
Following severe drought that wiped out livestock for many families in Samburu County, the county government is promoting aquaculture. To support this transition, the county has distributed over 28,000 tilapia and catfish fingerlings to local pastoralists. This initiative aims to provide a more reliable food supply and alternative income for the communities.
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Why it matters
The county's effort provides pastoralist communities with a new source of income, helping to build resilience against environmental challenges and strengthening local food security in arid regions of Kenya.
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Who's involved
- Samburu CountyPromoting aquaculture initiatives to support pastoralist communities.
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The entities involved
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Kenya
country in Eastern Africa
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Samburu County
county of Kenya
Related events
- The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation is funding an aquaculture initiative in Vihiga county, Kenya.
- CASA project supports GIFT dissemination and Kenya Fisheries Service conducts fish-health assessment in Kenya.
- The Green Belt Movement operates as a grassroots organization in Kenya, with its restoration efforts directly supporting the water source for Nairobi.
- Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya share a focus on aquatic food value chains.
- TAF is working to make Kenya greener through restoration initiatives.