Overview
About Kegati Station
The Kegati Research Station is an inland freshwater research facility in Kisii County, serving as a regional hub for aquaculture development and inland fisheries research in the southwestern highlands of Kenya. Established in 1990, the station focuses on aquaculture systems appropriate for the region's highland agro-ecology and monitors rivers draining into the Lake Victoria basin. The station provides technical support and structured training to farmers engaged in fish pond culture across Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, and neighbouring counties.
At a Glance
Established
1990
Ecosystem
Freshwater (Lake Victoria)
Phone
+254 715 901 646
Email
kegati@kmfri.go.ke
Address
P.O. Box 1822
Kisii, Kenya
Kisii, Kenya
Coordinates
0°41′S, 34°47′E
Research
Research Focus Areas
Highland Aquaculture Systems
Production system trials for rainbow trout and tilapia adapted to the cool highland conditions of southwestern Kenya.
River Monitoring & Ecology
Biological and chemical monitoring of highland rivers in the Lake Victoria catchment, including macroinvertebrate surveys and fisheries assessments.
Extension & Farmer Training
On-farm demonstrations, group training, and technical advisory services delivered to smallholder fish farmers across the southwestern highland region.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Earthen aquaculture ponds (demonstration and research)
- Highland river monitoring instruments
- Hatchery and broodstock units
- Farmer training and resource centre