Fisherfolk in the Nyanza region of Kenya have expressed optimism regarding the 2026/2027 national budget, presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The budget includes a 2.1 billion shilling allocation for the Aquaculture Business Development Project (ABDP). Tom Guda, chairman of a local fishing organization, stated the funding has significant potential to improve livelihoods within the aquaculture sector. The ABDP aims to bolster aquaculture businesses and increase production. This investment is expected to provide economic benefits to fishing communities in Nyanza and beyond. The budget’s focus on aquaculture signals a government commitment to developing the country’s fisheries industry. Further details regarding the project’s implementation are anticipated.