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Explain three measures that have been undertaken by the government of Kenya to encourage fish farming.

Answer Text:
-The government through the fisheries department has set up fish ponds and hatcheries as demonstration farms
- Establishment of research institutions to investigate aspects of fish farming(breeding) diseases
- Expansion of markets through intensified campaigns aimed at encouraging more people to eat fish
- Extension officers have been sent to the field to advise on fish farming techniques
- The government has encouraged the establishment of co-operatives which give credit facilities to fish farmers
- Establishment of national food policy which encourages diversification of food aid as
source of protein leading to setting up of fish farms.