Kenya has finalized its draft Aquaculture Policy 2025, a significant step towards boosting the nation's fish production through structured and sustainable development.

• In 2024, Kenya's total fish production was 168,424 metric tons, with aquaculture contributing 33,423 metric tons valued at Sh9.9 billion.
• Key players include the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, led by Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi, and stakeholders like the Aquaculture and Blue Economy Consortium.
• The policy emphasizes evidence-based management, innovative financing, and collaboration between industry, government, and academia, aiming to address challenges like inadequate production, value addition, and marketing, while also promoting youth involvement and technology adoption.