Fisheries Management and Development Act

74. Regulations for Aquaculture

Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force

(1)The Cabinet Secretary may make Regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act.

(2)Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of subsection (1), the Regulations shall include—

(a)fish hatchery standards;

(b)qualifications of persons authorized to offer aquaculture extension services;

(c)the mode of establishment of fish cages or any such form of aquaculture establishment in Kenya fishery waters;

(d)aquaculture extension systems;

(e)fish disease surveillance, control and management in aquaculture establishments;

(f)the use of biotechnology to increase productivity;

(g)codes of practice for fish farmers; or

(h)any other measure that he deems necessary for the proper management of aquaculture.