Mawego National Polytechnic has received a state-of-the-art comprehensive production aquaculture and fisheries equipment to support the aquaculture training programme by equipping students with practical and hands-on experience in the latest practices.
The equipment that was procured at Sh40 million by the Young African Works in Kenya-TVET programme with the support of the Mastercard Foundation and the Colleges and Institutes of Canada (CICan) will provide practical training for aquaculture students, ensuring that they are industry ready.
The aquaculture equipment consisted of a complete production system from hatchery, breeding, harvesting, filleting, packaging and sales management.
State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Principal Secretary Esther Muoria emphasised that the facility will serve both as a training hub and a production unit that will support the local businesses while at the same time boost food security.
