March 2025

Use of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal in aquaponics system for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) production

Aquaponics is an important technique that entirely depends on fish feed, which is expensive and accounts for up to 60% of total variable costs. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal is one alternative to fishmeal in aquaponics systems. To promote the use of sustainable alternative aquaculture feed instead of fish meal, this study investigated the effect of replacing fish meal with BSFL meal on African catfish (Clarias...

Author(s): Samuel O. Nguka, Alice N. Muriithi and Collins K. Mweresa  

April 2025

Call to alter WIO River catchment management unveiled from the assessment of anguillid and fish habitat quality at two Kenya east flowing rivers

The global decline of eel populations due to habitat fragmentation, pollution, parasites, and overexploitation has driven existing management efforts. However, assessing the conservation value of fish within local aquatic ecosystems is essential for informed policy support and requires further evaluation. This study evaluated conservation values in local ecosystems by examining fish diversity, migratory patterns,...

Author(s): Japhet Kaadzo Tembo, Charles Maina Kihia, Nzula Kivuva Kitaka, Gordon O’Brien, Céline Hanzen, Emmanuel Mbaru, and Catherine Wanjiru Kariuki