Question

State five ways in which the Government of Kenya is promoting the fishing industry in the country.   

Answer 1

1. Discouraging entry of foreign fishermen into the Kenyan waters.
2. Encouraging formation of fishing cooperatives.
3. Restocking overfished areas.
4. Encouraging fish farming/facilities/finances establishments of fish farms in different parts of the country.
5. Banning of indiscriminate fishing/enforcing the use of standardized nets/ seasonal ban on fishing to allow breeding/licensing.
6. Formation/establishing research stations.
7. Controlling water hyacinth.
8. Dredging of salted lakes.
9. Controlling water pollution.
10. Establishment of ministry of fisheries.
11. Out lawing use of poor fishing methods.