AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The conference is anchored around the theme “Aquaculture Driving Blue Transformation,” with a strong focus on how sustainable aquaculture can support resilient food systems and economic growth.

This number signals rising investor interest in a sector that is now gaining a lot of interest.

This allocation represents a reduction of around US$3.6 million compared to 2025, when PIISAH received US$26 million in funding.

The investment will go towards strengthening genetics, enhancing feed and fodder production, expanding cold-chain infrastructure, and supporting farmer organisations.

The new facility will manufacture 48,000 tonnes of animal feed and 15,000 tonnes of aquatic feed annually.

The new range offers a highly digestible source of natural protein, along with essential fats that support skin, coat, and overall pet health.

The shrimp project is structured to provide consistent shrimp yields and it aims to supply both domestic markets and regional demand.

The project is expected to generate jobs in hatchery work, grow out activities, processing, transport and technical services.

Meanwhile, KALRO also announced plans to construct a Sh200 million (approximately US$1.3 million) research centre in Nyeri County.

Key thematic focuses included AI applications in grain grading and analysis, strengthening linkages between flour and feed milling.