Residents of Kakamega have supported the proposed establishment of a research and Farmers' Training Centre by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI).
They said the project would create employment opportunities, provide training to farmers and lead to increased household incomes through improved fish farming practices.
Speaking during a public participation forum organized by the Kakamega County Assembly, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Lumakanda Ward, Bernard Mulama, said farmers will benefit from improved fish breeds.
The MCA for Kisa North, James Etabale, who is also the County Assembly Committee Chair for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development, said the Centre will enable the county to understand the blue economy and how to benefit from it.
