A fisheries task force wants the number of fishermen in Lake Naivasha reduced by more than 30 per cent. Hundreds of illegal fishermen, including jobless flower farm workers, have invaded the lake and use small-mesh nets to catch immature fish. The seven-man task force chaired by Egerton University's Prof Francis Lelo said the lake should only have 60 fishermen. In recommendations likely to generate heat from fishermen and traders, the report said the increased number of fishermen could deplete the current stock. He said that after studies and talks with stakeholders, the task force recommended the establishment of the Lake Naivasha Basin Development Authority.

Source: The Star August 02, 2021 18:56 UTC