“The President William Ruto said his government will set aside Sh400 million to revive a fish processing industry in Homa Bay. We’re doing a follow up to ensure the project is done within the year,” Ogindo said.
He said the project will help alleviate unemployment affecting many residents and the industry will employ people both directly and indirectly.
Homa Bay has more than 137 active and operating beaches where fish are caught.
“Homa Bay economic growth depends on fishing, hence, we must support what will improve residents’ livelihoods,” he said.
The Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency chairman Odoyo Owidi told political leaders and residents to support the government
He said the community has lagged behind in development for a long time and any government development project should be welcomed
“Let our community support the project. It is through working with the government that our people can achieve the desired projects,” Owidi said.
He told residents to ignore politicians trying to incite them against the government.
Fisherman Dauphine Ogweno said a fish processing industry will generate value addition for their fish, improving their income.
“Most fishermen hurriedly sell raw fish at throw away prices because they fear a loss after fish goes bad. We welcome the government agenda to reestablish an industry that will add value to our fish,” Ogweno said.
(Edited by V. Graham)
