By GERALD ANDAEMore by this AuthorThe Department of Fisheries has lifted a ban on fish imports following a biting shortage after President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive against Chinese catch that had flooded the market. Mr Kenyatta, in ordering the ban, had said it was inappropriate to bring in the fish when local sources could well satisfy the demand. Fish imports from China hit Sh1.7 billion last year as Kenya’s appetite for Chinese fish continued to grow with the country seeking to bridge a deficit. Most factories that import fish cite unreliable supply from the local market, which affects their customers. “Most locally farmed or wild caught tilapia is sold into the market as whole fish.

Source: Daily Nation February 17, 2019 18:56 UTC