Fish are a nutritious, affordable protein and source of income to those who catch and sell them. As millions of people in Africa suffer from undernutrition, a lack of vital vitamins and minerals and rising rates of overweight and obesity, caused by hunger, food insecurity and eating unhealthy food, fish could help solve these problems.
But in Kenya, people eat an average of just 2.5kg of fish per year. World Health Organization recommendations are for 10.4kg of fish per year. Fish is unaffordable for many Kenyans, and some haven’t yet fully appreciated its nutrition and health benefits. However, demand for tilapia and Nile perch is more than the current supply and this provides a good opportunity for investment in aquaculture.
