Inventory of Aquaculture Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPs) by Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), 2022
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
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Abstract: This government-issued inventory consolidates aquaculture-specific Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPs) identified by KALRO under the Kenya Climate-Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP). It categorizes 40 TIMPs into aquaculture systems (e.g., integrated multi-trophic aquaculture and recirculating aquaculture systems), fish species innovations (marine and freshwater), feeds and nutrition, health and biosecurity, post-harvest handling, and market-related practices. Each TIMP is classified according to its validation status: upscalable, requires further research, or pending testing. The inventory includes cross-county rollout status, implementation gaps, and recommended next steps. Social inclusion principles are incorporated through gender-responsive targeting and considerations for vulnerable and marginalized groups (VMGs). Nutrition-sensitive aquaculture and youth employment are highlighted as priority cross-cutting outcomes. This document functions as a vital tool for extension services, donor coordination, climate-resilient aquaculture development, and knowledge sharing across Kenya?s 24 aquaculture counties. Its structured layout supports dissemination to both technical stakeholders and community implementers.