On July 18, 2024, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga signed an MoU with Farm Africa to implement the ‘Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture’ initiative in Homa Bay. The project will hire over 30,000 youths in the county to engage in fish farming.
The initiative, funded by Mastercard Foundation and other partners with Sh2.5 billion across six counties, aims to empower young people with skills, zero-rated loans, and grants to sustainably undertake aquaculture. Other counties participating include Kakamega, Siaya, Kisumu, Vihiga, and Kilifi.
Farm Africa will also support the production of quality and affordable fish feeds, ensuring sustainability and value addition. Governor Wanga highlighted that the project aligns with her administration’s goal to create jobs for the youth and promote aquaculture as a profitable value chain.
The program is set to run for five years, targeting a total of 150,000 young men and women across the six counties.