Egerton University has set up a new ultra-modern aquaculture facility to upscale appropriate climate smart technologies, innovations and management practices towards enhancing fish production in Nakuru County.
The University is now using the facility to train farmers, investors, teachers, extension officers, agrovets and other stakeholders on how to run sustainable and profitable aquaculture businesses.
Director of Agro-Science Park (GOK, Vision 2030 Flagship Project), Prof.
Paul Kimurto said the project was focusing on increasing access to an availability of breeding stock, high quality and affordable feeds and fingerlings delivery systems, as well as training farmers in better management practices to build their skills and knowledge.
