Homa Bay Fishermen to Benefit as Gov’t Unveils Modern Fish Landing Site [Photos]

The government has unveiled a modernised fish landing site at Nyandiwa Beach in Suba South, Homa Bay County, in a move aimed at boosting the incomes of fishing communities around Lake Victoria.

In an update on Tuesday, November 3, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the modernisation of the Nyandiwa Beach fish landing site would improve operations and create better opportunities for communities involved in the fisheries sector.

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"The modernisation of Nyandiwa Beach fish landing site in Suba South, Homa Bay County, advances this ambition by upgrading traditional fishing infrastructure to support safer operations, better fish handling and greater value addition across the fisheries value chain," he wrote.

According to Omollo, the project was developed under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) and incorporated several modern facilities designed to improve fish preservation, processing and handling.

"The project incorporates solar-powered ice-making facilities, cold storage, hygienic fish-processing bandas and electronic weighing scales," he added.

The upgraded landing site also features a modern jetty, water treatment systems and improved access roads. 

Omollo said the investment would extend its benefits beyond the landing site by supporting fishing communities and strengthening the operations of Beach Management Units (BMUs).

"The investment is expected to benefit fishing communities and strengthen the wider network of Beach Management Units (BMUs), creating opportunities to improve incomes, expand fish trade and stimulate economic activity along the lakefront," he further said.

The government also outlined plans to improve safety on Lake Victoria through the establishment of a lake search-and-rescue centre and the provision of high-capacity safety boats.

The measures are intended to protect fishermen and other people working on the lake as the government expands investments in the fisheries sector.

"Plans for a lake search-and-rescue centre and the provision of high-capacity safety boats also recognise that sustainable growth in the fisheries sector depends on protecting those who work on the water," he concluded.

Meanwhile, the ongoing development and rehabilitation of Muhuru Bay Pier is expected to strengthen regional trade, improve fish marketing and unlock the Blue Economy potential of Lake Victoria in Migori County.

In a statement on Tuesday, October 27, Omollo said construction works on the project, launched by President William Ruto in May 2025 and managed by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), were progressing, with the project incorporating measures to stabilise the pier approach and protect the shoreline from the effects of waves.

"Revetment works are progressing through the installation of a steel retaining barrier in the lake and the placement and compaction of rock fill to form and stabilise the pier approach while protecting the shoreline against wave action," he wrote.

The revetment works are expected to support the development of the pier by strengthening the shoreline and providing a stable approach to the planned port facilities.

Once completed, the project will feature a 50-by-30-metre reinforced concrete jetty designed to accommodate larger vessels. 

It will also include cold storage facilities to preserve fish, an administrative block to support port and customs operations, and perimeter security infrastructure.

The facilities are expected to improve fish handling and preservation while providing infrastructure for more efficient port operations and the movement of goods across Lake Victoria.

Omollo said the port would deliver benefits to fishing communities by reducing losses, improving access to markets and strengthening transport connections between lakeside towns.

"Once operational, the port will reduce post-harvest losses, improve market access for fishermen and strengthen lake transport links with Homa Bay, Sori and Kisumu," he added.