🐟 Fish Farming

At Kuja School, fish farming plays an important role in supporting both learning and nutrition. The fish produced from our ponds provide a nutritious source of protein for students' meals, contributing to their health and well-being.

Fish farming also offers students practical skills in pond management, fish care, feeding, and harvesting, preparing them for future self-employment and livelihood opportunities. In addition, harvested fish are sold to visitors, local hotels, and members of the community, generating income that supports school programs.

The pond water is also utilized for irrigating crops, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Due to the high demand for fish and its relatively quick return on investment, fish farming remains a valuable and productive venture for the school.

Our dedicated fish farming team ensures the health and productivity of our ponds:

• Mr. Rowlands Ambalo – Fish Farm Manager
• Mr. Paul Mboya – Pond Management Specialist
• Mr.Dennis Owino – Fish Nutrition & Health
• Mr. Kiche Duncan – Pond Maintenance , Water Quality ,Harvesting & Marketing

Our fish farming unit follows a structured daily routine:

• 6:00 AM – Morning pond inspection
• 7:00 AM – Morning feeding session
• 8:00 AM – Water quality testing
• 9:00 AM – Pond maintenance and cleaning
• 11:00 AM – Health checks and observation
• 2:00 PM – Students practical training session
• 4:00 PM – Evening feeding
• 5:00 PM – Record keeping and planning

• Established 5 productive fish ponds
• Stocked 500+ fish (Tilapia & Catfish)
• Two successful harvests per year
• Fish provided to school kitchen for student meals
• Surplus fish sold to community and hotels
• Pond water used for irrigation of crops
• Trained over 50 students in fish farming skills

The fish farming project at Kuja School was established to provide a sustainable source of protein for our learners while offering practical skills training. The project started with a few ponds and has grown into a productive aquaculture venture.

Why It Was Started:

• To provide nutritious protein for learners
• To offer practical skills in aquaculture
• To generate income through fish sales
• To promote sustainable agriculture
• To utilize pond water for crop irrigation
• To prepare students for agribusiness opportunities