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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Naivasha Station P.O. Box 837 Naivasha, Kenya
Mutie Alice holds an MSc degree in Biochemistry and a BSc in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Nairobi. She has worked in KMFRI for a period of 6 years since 2012. Alice has worked in the post harvest losses and natural products program with major objective of improving the livelihood of the fisher community especially the fish processors. She has also participated in various projects e.g the LVEMP II on pollution monitoring on fishing grounds and Water Hyacinth Monitoring and Surveillance in Kenyan Waters of Lake Victoria.
Research Article
The Impacts of Co-Management Towards Sustainable Development and Utilization of Fisheries Resources in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Author(s): Waithaka E*, Boera P, Obegi B, Mutie A, Morara G, Loki P, Nyamweya C, Aura MC and Outa NO
This paper presents an assessment of co-management from its inception, implementation, and establishment in Lake Naivasha. This study was prompted by the many challenges encountered in the management and utilization of the lake’s fisheries resources. The study was conducted at the four designated landing beaches around the lake. The aim was to assess the impact of co-management on Lake Naivasha fishery towards sustainable fisheries development. A mixed-method research design was used in the collection of the socio-economic data. A total of 633 respondents participated in the study. Of these, 28% were female and 72% were male. The majority (59%) were of the age group 20-34 years. The crew/fishermen were the majority at 47% followed by traders at 30%. Boat owners, net repairers and transporters comprised 7%, 3% and 4% respectively. Of those interviewed, 79% acknowledged that BMU h.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2375-446X.20.8.209