KMFRI Aquaculture Services
The KMFRI Aquaculture Services unit comprises premier research and development facilities — including the KMFRI Sagana Centre and the Kegati Aquaculture Centre — dedicated to advancing sustainable aquaculture through innovative scientific research, elite fish seed production, high-throughput laboratory analytics, and technology-driven capacity building.
Our centres maintain a diverse aquatic resource base spanning ornamental varieties (Goldfish, Swordtail), key cultured species (Nile Tilapia, African Catfish, Red Swamp Crayfish) and indigenous species (Labeo spp., Barbus spp.) — providing the ultimate platform for experimentation and commercial-scale aquaculture solutions that drive East Africa's Blue Economy.
Core Services
- Breeding, propagation & bulk supply of fast-growing fingerlings
- Premium broodstock multiplication
- Advisory management for hatchery operations
- In-situ & colorimetric testing of nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, ammonia
- Chlorophyll-a, temperature & dissolved oxygen (DO)
- pH, electrical conductivity (EC) & total dissolved solids (TDS)
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) for organic-pollution & compliance monitoring
- Nutritional profiling of fish feeds & biological samples
- Crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre
- Moisture & ash content determination
- Specialized field investigations
- Clinical disease diagnostics
- Customized treatment recommendations
- Zooplankton & phytoplankton identification
- Community tracking & baseline fertility assessment
- Laboratory observation & enumeration
- Earthen, concrete-box, liner & greenhouse ponds
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
- Multi-generational genetic lines (F8/F9 Tilapia)
- Specialized crayfish & catfish propagation
Applications & Target Sectors
Commercial Fish Farmers
Fast-growing seed, customized technical support and tailored feed evaluation to maximize farm productivity.
Feed Manufacturers & Processors
Certified proximate analysis to verify nutritional labels and guarantee quality assurance.
Environmental Consultants & Regulators
Certified EIAs, long-term freshwater pollution monitoring and baseline biodiversity surveys.
Academia, Researchers & Students
Robust data infrastructure, hands-on mentorship and specialized training programmes.
Ornamental Aquaculture Industry
Premium stock propagation, system designs and maintenance advisory for ornamental species.
Community Groups & Cooperatives
Empowering youth groups, cooperatives and community fish farms with training, quality seed and practical outreach.
Why Choose KMFRI Aquaculture Services
Quality-Assured Seed
Healthy, certified fingerlings engineered for high survival and optimal grow-out performance.
Accredited Expertise
A world-class team of experienced researchers, scientists and technical specialists.
Modern Infrastructure
UV-Vis spectrophotometers, automated crude-feed analyzers and high-resolution microscopy.
Data Integrity
Fast turnaround with accurate, reliable and legally defensible analytical results.
Centres: KMFRI Sagana Centre & Kegati Aquaculture Centre
Tel: +254 (20) 8021561
Email: director@kmfri.go.ke
