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ABDP, a jointly funded programme by the Government of Kenya & International Fund for Agriculture Devt

10/05/2026

ABDP wishes a Happy Mother's day to all our amazing mothers. Together we are building nourished families and communities.

01/05/2026

ABDP wishes a Happy Labour day to all our stakeholders. Together we are building a sustainable aquaculture and improving livelihoods.

19/04/2026

NORAD–ARNSA Project Completion & Stakeholder Validation Workshop - 16 April 2026

The NORAD–ARNSA Project Completion and Stakeholder Validation Workshop marked the close of an important phase in strengthening smallholder aquaculture in Kenya. Held at AICAD–JKUAT in Kiambu County, the workshop brought together partners and stakeholders to validate results, share lessons, and reflect on the journey.

Implemented under ABDP in partnership with IFAD and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), the project delivered tangible results across Vihiga, Migori, and Nyeri counties. ARNSA reached 5,035 household members, exceeding its target, and directly supported 1,007 beneficiaries. Notably, 90.7% of beneficiaries reported increased incomes, while 89.2% of women achieved minimum dietary diversity.

At county level, the numbers tell the story. Vihiga recorded over 15,000 kg of fish valued at KES 3.7 million. Migori produced over 9,400 kg worth KES 2.3 million. In Nyeri, women groups marketed 4,400 kg of fish products, while schools produced fish and over 3,000 kg of vegetables through integrated nutrition systems. The project also established 7 Smart Fish Kiosks to support value addition and expand market access.

Further interventions strengthened production and nutrition systems, including 4 Black Soldier Fly (BSF) units set up in Vihiga, 7 schools supported under the aquaculture-for-nutrition initiative, and 3 hatcheries supported to improve fingerling availability and quality across the target counties.

A total of 24 aquaculture groups were supported, and 18 young professionals were trained through the NORAD internship programme, building skills across the aquaculture value chain.

A key highlight of the day was the awarding of certificates to the NORAD–ARNSA interns in recognition of their contribution, marking a moment of appreciation and reflection on their growth and impact throughout the programme. The NORAD–ARNSA Newsletter was also officially launched and presented to the donor representative, capturing the project’s journey and impact.

In attendance were the ABDP National Programme Coordinator Sammy Macaria, IFAD Kenya Country Director Representative Agnes Kiragu, the NORAD Regional Grant Coordinator Audrey Tchoundi, county government representatives, implementing partners, and the NORAD interns.

As the project closes, it leaves behind practical approaches that show what is possible when aquaculture is treated not just as production, but as a pathway to better incomes, improved nutrition, and stronger local economies.

17/04/2026

Wednesday, 15th April, 2026

ABDP- ARNSA Project Completion Review Mission- Nyeri County

The ABDP IFAD NORAD-ARNSA mission team conducted field visits to two sites in Nyeri Central Sub County- Nyeri County; namely the Green Power Youth SHG and Rafizo Women Aquaculture Group as part of the project completion review mission. The visit assessed project outcomes and documented the impact of interventions implemented across the county under the programme.

A total of 339 beneficiaries were trained in fish value addition and aqua-business skills, comprising 291 farmers drawn from 9 aquaculture groups at sub-county level, 30 women organised into 3 trader groups, and 30 youth across 3 enterprise development groups.

2 schools, St, Alemano Special School and Sagana Primary School were established as aquaculture and nutrition demonstration hubs. The school-based systems produced 241 kg of fish and over 3,080 kg of vegetables from integrated kitchen gardens, directly improving dietary diversity and nutrition among learners.

3 women groups, Blessed Favored Aquaculture Integrated Women Group (Mathira West), Rafizo Women Aquaculture Group (Nyeri Central), and Gikondi Aquaculture Group (Mukurwe-ini), were equipped with fish value addition and marketing equipment. The groups have collectively marketed approximately 4,400 kg of fish products and participated in county-level exhibitions.

3 Smart Fish Kiosk sites were constructed in Nyeri Central, Othaya, and Mathira East. The kiosks are equiped with cold storage facilities, modern kitchen, and eatery facilities, have been allocated to youth groups and are awaiting operationalisation.

The project has laid a demonstrable foundation for sustainable and inclusive aquaculture development in the county, with recommendations made to operationalise the kiosks, up- scale school-based aquaculture development models, and strengthen extension services going forward.

16/04/2026

Tuesday, 14th April 2026
ABDP–ARNSA Project Completion Review Mission – Vihiga County

The IFAD–NORAD ARNSA mission team visited Vihiga County to evaluate project performance and outcomes under the Advancing Resilient and Nutrition-Sensitive Smallholder Aquaculture (ARNSA) initiative. The visit included site assessments at Nyang’ori Boys High School, Moi Girls Vokoli, and Kaimosi Friends Vocational Institute.

The mission observed significant progress across key intervention nodes. At Nyang’ori Boys High School, a fully operational circular integrated aquaculture system was established, combining fish culture, poultry production, and vegetable farming within a resource-efficient closed-loop system. Under the Aquaculture4Schools Initiative, the young farmers engaged in an Integrated Fish Farming project that saw them stock 2,000 mono-sex tilapia fingerlings (1,000 supplied by the NORAD-ARNSA Project and 1,000 contributed in-kind by the school). Beyond the fingerlings, the NORAD-ARNSA Project further supported the school with fish feeds and a predator net.

This resulted to an outstanding harvest of 1,888 pieces of fish;
150 pieces (weighing approx. 350g each) were donated to the school community as a gesture of goodwill and community nourishment.
The remaining 1,730 pieces, weighing a combined 660.8 kg, were sold back to the school at the market price of Kes 350 per kg, generating a remarkable income of Kes 231,280.

At Moi Girls Vokoli, a similar integrated aquaculture model has been adopted. The school received 1,000 fingerlings and subsequently stocked an additional 1,000, reinforcing production capacity. A partial harvest conducted prior to school closure yielded 183 fish with a cumulative weight of 121.5 kg, indicating favorable growth performance under the applied management practices. Notably, the intervention promoted inclusive participation, with learner engagement extending beyond agriculture club members, thereby strengthening knowledge dissemination and skills transfer.

At Kaimosi Friends Vocational Institute, the establishment of a Smart Fish Kiosk (SFK) represents a strategic intervention within the post-harvest and marketing segment of the value chain. The kiosk is managed by Shiru Aquaculture Youth Group comprising 16 members, of whom 9 are female, reflecting strong gender inclusion. The enterprise is focused on fish value addition and benefits from a stable demand driven by both the institutional population and surrounding community, enhancing market access and income-generation opportunities.

Overall, the interventions in Vihiga County have contributed to strengthening aquaculture production systems, promoting integrated and climate-resilient technologies, enhancing youth and women participation, and improving market linkages within the sector.

In attendance were the NORAD–ARNSA Regional Grant Coordinator Audrey Tchoundi, County Programme Coordinator for Vihiga County, Wilson Munala, the ABDP Project team; alongside county technical officers and other key stakeholders.

14/04/2026

Monday, 13th April 2026

ABDP ARNSA Project Completion Review Mission

The IFAD NORAD–ARNSA mission team visited Migori County to assess the progress and impact of the Advancing Resilient and Nutrition-Sensitive Smallholder Aquaculture (ARNSA) project, including a key visit to the Bondo Nyironge Dam.

The project has delivered notable results across the aquaculture value chain. In Awendo and Uriri, 50 farmers were supported with 50,000 fingerlings and 400 bags of fish feed, resulting in 9,253 kg of fish valued at KES 2.6 million.

At Bondo Nyironge, an integrated system featuring four fish ponds, 15,000 restocked fish, and 20 beehives is supporting 76 community members, alongside vegetable production for both nutrition and income.

3 schools; Kuja School for the Deaf, Migori Primary, and Nyamagongwi Primary, have been transformed into aquaculture learning hubs, reaching over 1,800 pupils, with fish and vegetable production supporting school feeding programmes.

Additionally, 2 Smart Fish Kiosks are creating opportunities for youth, 1 at Awendo managed by Beta Kings Youth Group, another at Suna Marindi managed by Nguvu Moja Youth Group , while four women groups (10 members per group) are being empowered through fish value addition.

Overall, the project demonstrates how integrated aquaculture systems can enhance food security, create livelihoods, and build resilience, positioning Migori County as a model for sustainable aquaculture development.

In attendance were the CECM for Fisheries and Blue Economy, Lucas Mosenda, CO George Ochola, NORAD ARNSA Regional Grant Coordinator Audrey Tchoundi, ABDP PROJECT team members, alongside county technical teams and other stakeholders.

03/04/2026

Happy Easter! ABDP wishes you and your loved ones a happy Easter!

31/03/2026

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY: Faith Makena, Inspiring a New Generation of Fish Farmers in Tharaka South.

From a young age, Faith Makena developed a liking for fish, often enjoying fish brought from Sagana. This childhood appreciation later grew into a passion. While studying at Kiriari Girls High School, she visited the Sagana, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), an experience that shaped her career path. Determined to pursue aquaculture, she enrolled at South Eastern Kenya University in Kitui, where she completed a degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology. She graduated in December 2020.

After graduation, Faith joined the Tharaka Nithi County Fisheries Office as an intern. During this period, she was identified as a youth beneficiary under ABDP. She received a pond liner and stocked her first pond with 1,000 fingerlings in January 2022. Her husband supported her by purchasing the initial five bags of fish feed. After six months, she harvested, consumed some at home, and sold part of the stock, marking the start of her aquaculture journey.
As part of her internship, Faith was tasked with training farmers and helping organize them into groups. Many were skeptical at first, unsure whether fish farming could succeed in the dry conditions of Tharaka South. But Faith led by example. Her first harvest yielded 20 kilograms, earning her KSh 15,000. The income enabled her to invest in poultry farming. Inspired by her results, her mother also established a fish pond, a sign of growing confidence in the enterprise.

Encouraged, Faith mobilized five like-minded youth to form a group, each establishing their own pond. Her success story sparked broader interest, inspiring more young people to take up fish farming across the sub-county.
In the same year, she diversified further,starting with 20 chicken and later venturing into beekeeping. She harvested 20 kilograms of honey, which she now supplies to markets as far as Mombasa. She works with a network of 15 youths, many of whom now keep bees both local customers and visitors. Profits are saved as shares in the group accouor poultry as an additional source of income.

Through ABDP trainings, Faith and her group learned about value addition, marketing, and entrepreneurship. They applied for and received support, enabling them to establish a fish eatery in Marimanti. The eatery is marketed through radio and online platforms, attractingnt, strengthening their financial foundation. Personally, Faith has completed five production cycles and earned approximately KSh 300,000 from fish farming.

The group’s eatery consistently earns profit,each member saving about KSh 15,000 per month , further supporting long-term growth plans.

Faith expresses gratitude to the national government, county government, and ABDP for training, resources, and mentorship. She acknowledges that while Tharaka is known as a dry region, fish farming has become a symbol of resilience and possibility, and in future, they hope to export fish beyond the county.
Looking ahead, Faith envisions establishing a fish training center and processing facility at her home. Today, she trains youth and farmers, fulfilling a dream her mother once had for her, to one day become a teacher. Faith is not only practicing aquaculture; she is building a movement, changing livelihoods, and inspiring the next generation of fish farmers.

27/03/2026

FISH HARVEST SUCCESS AT NYANG'ORI BOYS HIGH SCHOOL VIHIGA

Nyang'ori Boys Young Farmers 4K Club, celebrated a significant milestone made possible through the support of the NORAD-ARNSA Project (Advancing Resilient and Nutrition-Sensitive Smallholder Aquaculture) implemented under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP).

Under the Aquaculture4Schools Initiative, the young farmers engaged in an Integrated Fish Farming project that saw them stock 2,000 mono-sex tilapia fingerlings (1,000 supplied by the NORAD-ARNSA Project and 1,000 contributed in-kind by the school). Beyond the fingerlings, the NORAD-ARNSA Project further supported the school with fish feeds, predator nets, and bird nets, ensuring the safety and healthy growth of the fish throughout the
farming period.

This has resulted to an outstanding harvest of 1,888 pieces of fish:

 150 pieces (weighing approx. 350g each) were donated to the school community as a gesture of goodwill and community nourishment.

 The remaining 1,730 pieces, weighing a combined 660.8 kg, were sold back to the school at the market price of Kes 350 per kg, generating a remarkable income of Kes 231,280.

This is a true testament to what young people can achieve when given the right skills, resources, and support. The NORAD-ARNSA Project continues to demonstrate how investing in youth agriculture transforms lives, builds resilience, and promotes food and nutrition security in our communities.

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak! ABDP wishes you a happy Eid Al Fitr! ✨🌙

17/03/2026

THARAKA NITHI COUNTY: Kathima Fish Farm - Charles Njagi

Kathima Fish Farm was established in 2014 by Charles Njagi, who started as a regular fish farmer. Over time, he noticed a rising demand for quality fingerlings in the community. Farmers often traveled long distances to KMFRI Sagana for fingerlings, where supply was not always certain. This pushed him to venture into hatchery operations. With support from the ABDP, he received training in hatchery management and received liners. This marked the start of his journey into producing catfish fingerlings.

At the beginning of this journey, his hatchery could produce around 10,000 fingerlings. Over the years, through reinvestment and better technical knowledge, his capacity has grown significantly.

Today, Kathima Fish Farm can produce up to 200,000 fingerlings a month, depending on market demand. ABDP has continued to connect his hatchery to a reliable market network, helping ensure consistent sales.

The income from fingerling sales has been reinvested to expand and improve the hatchery's facilities. Mr. Njagi’s success shows how access to training, market connections, and smart reinvestment can turn small-scale fish farming into a successful aquaculture business.

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