Key interventions for growth of Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture in Kenya

Abstract

The current study was conducted in five counties in coastal Kenya: Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale. Data was collected from 600 respondents using structured questionnaires with Kobo Collect data collection tool. The areas of focus for the research were on identifying key interventions that were likely to promote growth and adoption of IMTA in Kenya. The study points out issues of policy and regulatory frameworks as key to IMTA implementation by aligning and updating the existing laws and regulations in support of sustainable aquaculture and innovations. The study structure aligns with observations from current Kenyan studies, which highlight the fundamental role of community involvement in aquaculture sector development where, local communities must participate in both labor roles and decision-making processes because this inclusivity drives sustainable aquaculture initiatives.