Stakeholders and county officials from Turkana and Marsabit have blamed illegal fishing for a prolonged conflict in Lake Turkana.
The boat was found carrying 5,210 kilograms of fresh sharks, 135 kilograms of salted sharks and 70 kilograms of shark fins.
The uninterrupted coastline of the Indian Ocean's eastern seaboard is one of the most robbed of abundant fish stocks by IUU.
The incident occurred during a crackdown on alleged illegal fishing in Lake Nakuru.
The backflow has eroded 27 landing sites and destroyed fishing bandas in Migori County. The phenomenon has disrupted fishing activities on the beaches along the lake.
Despite its importance, women in this sector often face significant challenges and barriers that hinder their full participation and empowerment.
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