Homa Bay Fish Processing and Cold Storage Facility

Reduced fish losses, improved fish quality, higher incomes for fishers, food security

The Homa Bay Fish Processing and Cold Storage Facility is a modern fish handling, processing, and cold storage complex being constructed to serve Lake Victoria's fishing communities in Homa Bay County. The project aims to reduce the estimated 30-40% post-harvest fish losses caused by inadequate storage and handling facilities. The facility includes cold storage rooms, fish processing lines, ice-making machines, quality control laboratories, and a market area. The project is supported by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and funded through the county government and development partners.

Addresses massive post-harvest losses in Kenya's largest freshwater fishery, potentially increasing fisher incomes by 30%