Operation “eat more fish”

By Monica Soila

The state department of fisheries held a fish eating day on February 7^th, at the MRTC grounds in Isinya; to sensitize and educate the community on benefits of fish on our health and also as a potential lucrative business venture. 

There was quite an audience, led by the county governor, the assistant county commissioner and other leaders in the county; some were eager and excited waiting to taste this ‘foreign’ cuisine for the first time.  

“Change is good, so let’s embrace it if its a positive one’’said Dr.David Nkedianye, the governor of Kajiado county.

preparing to be served

addressing the people

The event was a total success as most of the people, only used to beef and other types of red meat learned how to eat fish and couldn’t get enough of it!

“Na hii samaki ni tamu sana, leta ingine”, (this fish is so delicious, bring some more) said Mr. Stephen Tipanko, as he called for more fish.

the governor enjoying the meal

enjoying the meal

Given that fish farming does not necessitate large space like livestock, the leaders urged the community to adopt this type of farming. The fish market in the growing towns is yet to be satisfied; all the more reason to venture into this business.