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Central fish boom as processing plants remain idle

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Ann Mwangi descaling a fresh Nile Perch at her establishment Samaki Centre in Makutano town, Meru County. [Lydiah Nyawira, Standard]

Fish farmers in the Central Region have gradually tripled over the last four years, increasing production to over 183,444 kilogrammes of fish per year from 37,301 kilogrammes in 2020.

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