Kenya: Sh1.8bn Liwatoni fish landing project to be ready by October

Published 2021년 8월 6일

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The article highlights the progress of the Liwatoni fish landing site's development into a modern fishing port, with an allocation of Sh1.8 billion for the 2021/2022 financial year. Despite initial delays due to corruption allegations, the project is now back on track and expected to be completed in three months, as stated by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya. The facility will be mandatory for fishing vessels to land their catch, aligning with the government's strategy to revitalize the blue economy and increase fish production. However, the project has faced challenges, including corruption investigations and contract violations, leading to the termination of the contractor, Daniels Outlets Ltd. The completed facility will offer comprehensive services such as cold storage, fish processing, and auction centers, aiming to attract local and international operators. The article also touches on the broader issues within the fishing sector, including the need for improved infrastructure, safety, and concerns over overfishing due to foreign trawlers.

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The development of the Sh1.8 billion Liwatoni fish landing site into a state-of-the-art fishing port is expected to be completed in three months. Once completed, fishing vessels operating in Kenya's territorial waters will be required to land their catch at the facility. The project, allocated Sh1.8 billion in the 2021/2022 financial year, was earlier dogged by corruption allegations, with ongoing investigations interrupting work. But Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said tendering for the construction was advertised and work on the physical infrastructure had started. "Construction of the fish landing site is ongoing, there were a few challenges, which we have addressed," he said. "Opening of the tender was done on Thursday. There was a re-tendering to pick somebody who will install the machines. But the building of the physical infrastructure has been ongoing." Work stalled for months due to graft allegations. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been ...

Source: All Africa