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Kenya’s empty nets: How cheap Chinese fish imports have hooked buyers
Kenyan fisherman pull up their nets in the early morning as they fish on Lake Victoria.Pic :Photo Courtesy
Kenya’s empty nets: How cheap Chinese fish imports have hooked buyers
(CNN)With nets in hand and the boat’s motor chugging along on still waters, dozens of fishermen set out to Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, at the crack of dawn.
It’s a scene that’s been repeated for generations.
Fishing is the mainstay of lake-side communities in Kenya. It has fueled the economy and provided employment for decades, but these days overfishing, a lack of infrastructure and cheap Chinese imports have hit the industry hard.READ MORE
Source:https://www.cnn.com/
