Mathews Owili
Mathews Owili serves as the Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, Kenya, and is a key advocate for the development of the fisheries sector in the region. Recently, he announced the launch of AQUAFEDHA, a new funding model aimed at supporting smallholder fish farmers along Lake Victoria. Under his leadership, the county government is focused on revitalizing agriculture and fisheries to enhance food security and promote sustainable fishing practices. Owili emphasizes the importance of strategic investments in the fisheries value chain to unlock the vast potential of the blue economy in Kisumu County.
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