ASSESSMENT OF THE SMALL-HOLDER AQUACULTURE VALUE CHAIN IN EASTERN PROVINCE OF KENYA Oyieng E, Charo-Karisa H, Kahi A and Ojango J LIVESTOCK & FISH AGRIFOOD CHAIN TOOLKIT CONFERENCE 9 th -11 th Sept 2013. Kampala, Uganda INTRODUCTION The fish value chain - full range of activities required to bring a product (fish) to final consumers passing through different phases of production, processing and delivery. Value Chain Analysis: A tool used to identify key constraints and opportunities within a fish production system. Mapping acts as a focus for communicating knowledge & risks, thus leading to more transparent decision- making on management. Directs and identifies people and organizations who need to be involved in order for an intervention to be successful. STUDY AREA Study Area KEY CONSTRAINTS Poor marketing system. Lack of access to credit and business know how Inadequate certified quality fish seeds and low outputs Inadequate training programs for extension agents and farmers Lack of affordable good quality feeds Poor record keeping by farmers Weak policies and legal framework POSSIBLE INTERVENTIONS Develop a good marketing system Develop investment in aquaculture through Public Private Partnerships Provide formal credit facilities to farmers Develop business oriented Extension services Breeding programmes to expand access to improved aquaculture genetic material Promoting an integrated aquaculture production system Capacity building for Extension staff Capacity building for farmers Develop standards for fish feeds Develop aquaculture policy and legislation Key Recommendations Need for an in-depth value chain analysis Harmonization of aquaculture activities Strengthen services along the value chain Develop and strengthen capacity of different actors RESULTS