Kiambu signs contract for fish farming

The Kiambu county government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a private company, Aggreco International, and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to establishing an aquaponic programme. Aquaponics is a system of food production that combines raising aquatic animals, such as fish, and cultivating plants in water. Signing the MoU at Thika subcounty offices, Kiambu Deputy Governor Gerald Githinji said the county government has set aside Sh2.6 million for the project while Aggreco International will give Sh16 million for the project. The project will be initiated in...