The role of indigenous knowledge in fisheries resource management for aquaculture development: A case study of the Kenyan Lake Victoria region

Indigenous knowledge is critical in the conservation of wild fish genetic resources and consequent development seed for improved aquaculture production. Local fisher communities rely on aquatic mainly livelihood subsistence have therefore come up with systems to manage these sustainable use. This study aimed at identifying role indigenous people's as a way improving aquaculture, specific focus species Kenya. Data was collected from individual fisherfolk through semi-structured questionnaires field observations. Pearson's chi-square test performed variables that were predicted influence knowledge. The tests revealed significant relationship between age (χ2 = 15.153, p 0.004). Results also an individual's years residence area 17.767, 0.003). It found people use various concepts strategies From findings study, it recommended scientists policy actors should adopt source baseline information fisheries research, additional or alternative management resources.