KENYA – Rio Fish Ltd has partnered with Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), a program under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), to implement a biogas plant pilot project in Migori County.
The initiative, which is part of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme, seeks to repurpose fish waste to generate biogas.
The project, supported by a grant from the UK Government through UK International Development, represents a significant step forward for Rio Fish Ltd in its efforts to enhance sustainability and environmental conservation.
By converting fish waste into biogas, the company aims to improve its operations while also promoting gender equality in its farm activities.
Officials from SIB-K have visited the company’s processing unit in Migori County as part of the ongoing collaboration.
The initiative not only aligns with Rio Fish Ltd’s commitment to environmental stewardship but is also expected to positively impact the local community and contribute to the company’s future growth.
The project has been made possible through partnerships with SIB-K, KEPSA Kenya, and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Rio Fish Ltd, a profit-oriented company based in Kenya, is dedicated to sustainable fish farming with a strong emphasis on empowering women and youth. Leveraging Kenya’s robust fishing sector, the company aims to make a significant impact in the industry.
Rio Fish Ltd has garnered considerable backing for its innovative strategies.
Under the guidance of CEO and co-founder Angela Odero, the company is focused on advancing women’s empowerment and sustainability in aquaculture.
Earlier this year, Rio Fish, in collaboration with Great Lakes Feeds, secured substantial funding from the Investing in Women in the Blue Economy in Kenya (IIW-BEK) program.
Both companies received KES 56,000,000 (approximately US$384,000) each to advance their objectives.
The IIW-BEK initiative, which is supported by Global Affairs Canada and overseen by the African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), is designed to support women and address gender imbalances within Kenya’s blue economy.
This funding was part of a larger effort to assist 110 women-led businesses in the blue economy, aiming to foster job creation and stimulate entrepreneurial growth.
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