ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Fisheries Management and Development Act
69. Escapement
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
69. Escapement
(1)Each person engaged in commercial aquaculture in Kenya shall take appropriate measures to prevent or minimise the risk of the escape of aquaculture stock into the wild.(2)Where there has been an escape of hatchery reared aquaculture stock or damage to a farming structure, equipment or facility that may lead to the escape of hatchery reared aquaculture stock, the operator of the relevant aquaculture establishment shall take immediate measures to minimise the damage and to repair any damage caused to the extent possible.(3)Each person engaged in commercial aquaculture in Kenya shall, within twelve hours after becoming aware of the escape of hatchery reared aquaculture stock or damage to a farming structure in relation to a facility over which the person exercises management or control or to other equipment, that may lead to the escape of hatchery reared aquaculture stock, notify the Director-General of the escape or damage, including the following—(a)the species of fish affected;(b)the date (or an estimate of the date) on which the escape or damage took place;(c)the number and biomass (or an estimate of the number and biomass) of the fish that have escaped; and(d)the age or developmental stage of the fish at the time of their escape and details of the circumstances in which the escape or damage took place, and, within seven days after becoming aware of such escape or damage, notify the Director-General in writing of the action taken to deal with it.(4)A person who contravenes subsection (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both.