The main breed of fish in Lake Victoria is the Nile Perch (mbutaa). The Nile Perch market generates close to 20 Billion Kenyan Shillings annually ($250 MM)
The issue that has arisen, however, is that overfishing, illegal fishing practices and immature harvesting have all seen the decline of this commodity from the lake.
It explains a lot about the conflict that exists around Migingo Island.
The Indian-ran processing plants have also colluded with fishermen, not giving a care about the consequences of this act.
With water and the right education, the arid lands in most of Western Kenya could be easily converted into huge fish farms complete with processing plants. This could up the production that has otherwise dwindled and at the same time, better the economy of those around.
Daily Nation reports on this story here
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