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East African countries unveil joint biodiversity conservation project on Lake Tanganyika

3 weeks ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Zambia have jointly unveiled a USD 14.5 million (EUR 13.3 million) project to evaluate and tackle threats to the biodiversity of Lake Tanganyika.
Norway reiterates support for Ghana’s seafood industry amid government changeover

4 weeks ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

Despite a recent change of government in the West African country of Ghana, Norway has reiterated its ongoing commitment to supporting Ghana’s marine fisheries and aquaculture growth strategy.
Fishery groups, MPs criticize Uganda’s fish restocking plan

1 month ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

Uganda’s proposed plan to restock fish populations in the nation’s lakes and rivers has been met with criticism from fisheries organizations and some members of the Ugandan parliament (MPs) who insist the program fails to address the real causes of fish depletion in the nation’s fisheries.
EXCLUSIVE: Kenya forges ahead with low emission plan

1 month ago | portstrategy.com | Shem Oirere

EXCLUSIVE: Kenya forges ahead with low emission plan Kenya has reiterated its commitment to reduction of emissions from ships while they are docked at the national ports, especially at the Indian Ocean port of Mombasa, writes Shem Oirere. This comes despite the fact that this goal faces the challenges of technology transfer, inadequate skills and limited access to climate financing.
Kenya embarks on process of repealing its fisheries act

1 month ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

Kenya’s government has announced plans to repeal and replace the country’s fisheries act soon after it shelved contentious aquaculture licensing regulations. The East African nation’s existing Fisheries Management and Development Act, originally introduced in 2016, has been criticized for, among other issues, a lack of clarity regarding how the national government and the 47 counties in the nation should delegate and manage fisheries and aquaculture resources.
Transforming Uganda's feed industry

1 month ago | world-grain.com | Shem Oirere

KAMPALA, UGANDA © Uganda’s animal feed market is destined for a transformation after the country’s parliament passed a new law to regulate the production, storage, importation, exportation and marketing of animal feed in response to the increasing demand from the growing livestock numbers. President Yoweri Museveni assented to the 2023 Animal Feeds Act in May 2024, ushering in a new era for Uganda’s livestock sub-sector.
Saudi Fisheries eradicates accumulated losses, eyes full financial recovery

1 month ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

After initiating restructuring plans, dealing with personnel shifts, and sustaining several quarters in a row of mounting losses, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based Saudi Fisheries Company said it has now set its sights on full financial recovery.
Liberian fisheries and aquaculture director suspended due to alleged corruption

1 month ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Emma Glassco and directed that a probe be launched into allegations of corruption at the government agency.
USAID contract freeze disrupts Africa aquaculture programs

1 month ago | seafoodsource.com | Shem Oirere

The administration of U.S. Donald Trump has set plans in motion to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), attempting to freeze key funding for programs around the world aimed at global economic growth, democratic reform, and reducing poverty.
Old Issues, Back Again

1 month ago | elevatorworld.com | Hongliang Liang |Vong Keovongsa |Shem Oirere |Lee Gray

Commercial construction is predicted to grow beginning in mid-2025. That prediction came in the fourth quarter of 2024. We are now looking at two things that could change that prediction: tariffs and labor. According to Associated Builders and Contractors, the construction industry will need 454,000 new workers in 2025. But the industry could lose 14% of the workforce due to mass deportations.