Author: Karen Afandi Chagwaya
Kenya Projects Organization, Lino House,
P.O Box 15509-00503, Mbagathi – Nairobi, Kenya
Email: karenchagwaya@gmail.com
Abstract
Youth unemployment remains one of the major socio-economic challenges facing many developing countries, including Kenya. In recent years, fish farming has increasingly emerged as a viable economic activity capable of promoting employment creation, food security, and income generation among young people. Fish farming training programmes offered through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, government initiatives, non-governmental organizations, and community-based projects have played a significant role in equipping youth with practical aquaculture skills and entrepreneurial competencies. This review article examines the influence of fish farming training on youth employment and self-reliance in Kenya. The paper synthesizes existing literature on aquaculture education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship development, and sustainable livelihoods within the fisheries sector. The review explores the contribution of practical fish farming skills, entrepreneurship education, access to training resources, and institutional support towards enhancing youth participation in aquaculture enterprises. The article further discusses challenges affecting the effectiveness of fish farming training programmes, including inadequate funding, limited access to markets, insufficient technical support, and climate-related constraints. The paper concludes that fish farming training has substantial potential in promoting youth self-employment, income generation, and socio-economic empowerment when supported through effective policies, modern training approaches, and sustainable institutional frameworks. Strengthening aquaculture education and expanding youth access to fisheries training opportunities can contribute significantly to Kenya’s blue economy agenda and national development goals.
Keywords: Fish Farming, Fish Farming Training, Youth Employment, Youth Self-Reliance, Aquaculture Development, Youth Empowerment, Skills Acquisition, Income Generation, Sustainable Livelihoods, Kenya Aquaculture Sector
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Suggested Citation
Afandi, K.C. (2026). Influence of Fish Farming Training on Youth Employment and Self-Reliance in Kenya. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 13(1), 61-70. Available at https://arjess.org/uploads/influence-of-fish-farming-training-on-youth-employment-and-self-reliance-in-kenya.pdf
