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International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium

Conservation, management and sustainable utilisation of Artemia biodiversity

Kadzuhoni Self-Help Group

Profile

The Kadzuhoni Self-Help Group is a community-based organisation of artisanal salt farmers growing Artemia cysts and biomass as sideline in Kenya. The group is addressing youth and gender issues and innovating with respect to farming systems.

Investment opportunities include:

  • Scaling production
  • Infrastructure development
  • R&D
  • Value chain integration

Challenges include:

  • Equipment shortages
  • Financial support
  • Land tenure
  • Farmer awareness 

Contact details

Dr Morine Mukami Ngarari
Senior Research Scientist
Mariculture Division
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651 - 80100
Mombasa
Kenya
Mobile: +254 (20) 8021561
Email: [email protected]