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Fishing
The Problem
Fishing has been the main source of livelihood for Coastal and lake communities
since time in memorial. The seaside and lakeside communities in Kenya have practiced
peasant and indigenous fishing techniques which have enabled them to maintain a subsistence
economy. Unfortunately this has remained undeveloped and therefore these communities
have not benefited from modern technology.
The development of Fisheries Resources in Kenya can be managed in three categories;
Marine Fisheries, Fresh water or Lake Fisheries and Aqua-
In addition to the above problems, it is evident that there is lack of political goodwill in Kenya to promote this industry.
Policy Vision.
Shirikisho envisions a clear policy on fishing, empowering the indigenous
fisherman benefiting side by side with the industrial fisherman. We seek to have
a vibrant fishing industry in Marine, Lake and Aqua-
Action.
Shirikisho will:-
1. Create and enabling policy and legal environment for purposes of the promotion and the management for this vital sector and natural resource.
2. From or agitate for the formation of a Fisheries Authority for the purposes of the promotion and the management for this vital sector.
3. Provide adequate financial recourses for the institution and or betterment of the fishing infrastructure and for a capital borrowing scheme for the fisherman.
4. Emphasis on research and training of both government officers and fisherman for
purposes of better management of the environment and eco-
5. Facilitate diplomatic solution to the Inter-
6. Devolve the management of fishing to the regions.