Hydro Victoria

03/04/2026

Receive warm wishes for you renewed hope, faith, and peace.

In observance of the Easter holiday, our offices are closed. We resume operations on Tuesday 7 April.

Have a joyful Easter!

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters.🌙✨ Wishing you and your loved ones joy, peace, and prosperity this blessed occasion. From our family at Hydro Victoria Africa to yours, Eid Mubarak!

We resume operations on Monday 23 March.

13/03/2026

This March we continue to highlight the great strides made by women in the aquaculture sector.

So far through the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture - YISA Kenya programme, 52,000+ young women are actively engaged in aquaculture enterprises for dignified and fulfilling livelihoods.

Venessa, Anatalia, and Bilhah noted that through active and consistent participation in their ventures, they have achieved monetary gain and by extension impacted on the lives of those around them through dignified work opportunities, knowledge transfer, quality supplies, and market access.

Swipe through some of the key insights shared by YISA participants during the International Women's Day webinar.

The YISA programme is implemented in partnership with: Mastercard Foundation Farm Africa Lattice Echo Network Africa Foundation - ENAF Aquarech Ltd Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology - RIAT Hydro Victoria Livingwood Ltd

Fredrick Juma Calestous Juma Legacy Foundation

12/03/2026

We are proud to partner with Ethical Seafood Research (ESR) to strengthen animal welfare practices within Kenya’s aquaculture sector.

This collaboration comes at a critical time as more young farmers and enterprises including participants under the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture - YISA Kenya programme continue to scale production and explore new market opportunities.

Through this partnership, Hydro Victoria will work with ESR and technical partners to embed practical welfare standards across hatchery, cage farming and value chain operations, while supporting farmer training, applied research and the development of locally relevant guidance for fish handling, transport and harvest.

We are especially excited about what this means for our institutional partnerships with Maseno university, the Calestous Juma Legacy Foundation, and other ecosystem actors, as we deepen knowledge exchange, innovation and capacity-building efforts that strengthen sustainable food systems.

Together, we are building a more resilient, ethical and market-ready aquaculture sector in Kenya. 🌍🐟

Fredrick Juma ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council Kenya Climate Innovation Center IKEA Foundation

Strengthening animal welfare in Kenyan aquaculture. 🐟

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Hydro Victoria, a social enterprise at the forefront of empowering communities and strengthening food security across Kenya.

Founded by aquaculture specialist, Fredrick Juma, Hydro Victoria is committed to transforming Africa’s food systems through innovative and sustainable aquaculture, circular economy solutions and capacity-building programmes.

Together, ESR and Hydro Victoria will collaborate to:

→ Embed animal welfare practices within their hatchery and cage farming operations.
→ Train and support farmers and aquaculture operators across Kenya’s value chain.
→ Develop local welfare standards and technical guidance for fish handling, transport and harvest.
→ Advance research and innovation to improve resilience, reduce mortality and strengthen aquaculture.
→ Introduce practical tools and training programmes that help farmers monitor and improve welfare-oriented production practices on farm.

As part of this collaboration, ESR will provide technical expertise on animal welfare, humane handling and slaughter, while supporting applied research, training programmes and the development of evidence-based standards and guidance for the sector.

We also look forward to bringing in our close partners from FAI, Murilo Quintiliano and Sara Barrento, to explain the latest best practices for using their Tilapia Welfare App, and to support staff training through the FAI Academy’s tilapia welfare courses. In addition, ESR will support Hydro Victoria’s participation in the ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council's Farmers Support Improver Programme in collaboration with Roy van Daatselaar and Bianchi Patricia.

We’re excited to work closely with Hydro Victoria to help drive meaningful change for aquatic animals in Kenya and contribute to broader improvements across the sector.

09/03/2026

Today, partners under the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture - YISA Kenya program convened a webinar to mark International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme . The conversation brought together participants, aquaculture practitioners, mentors, and state actors to explore how intentional investment in women strengthens aquaculture value chains.

We were especially glad to see strong engagement during the session, with 82 listeners staying through the two-hour discussion, and the encouraging follow-up interest in production, an area Hydro Victoria continues to champion within sustainable systems.

Key highlights from the conversation:
• Women’s participation in aquaculture must be co-designed to ensure initiatives reflect their lived realities and needs.
• Opportunities across the value chain remain vast. Young people are encouraged to pursue them and reach out to enablers for support.
• Safe spaces and supportive ecosystems are still needed for women to fully exercise agency and leadership within the sector.

These and more insights shared were a reminder that when we give access, opportunity, and support, the entire ecosystem gains.



With: Mastercard Foundation Farm Africa Echo Network Africa Foundation Lattice Aquarech Ltd Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology - RIAT Hydro Victoria Livingwood Ltd

09/03/2026

Young women are making smart money moves in Black Soldier Fly production; turning feed innovation into collective dignified livelihoods. This , we celebrate the changemakers building Kenya's blue economy from the ground up. 💪

Join us for a webinar today at 3:15 pm EAT and listen to young women in the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture - YISA Kenya program share their journeys within the aquaculture sector.🌍

| https://bit.ly/9marchwebinar

Tag a woman in this space who inspires you!

With: Mastercard Foundation Farm Africa Echo Network Africa Foundation Lattice Aquarech Ltd Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology - RIAT Hydro Victoria Livingwood Ltd

06/03/2026

When women gain access, the entire aquaculture ecosystem grows.

Women continue to play a vital role in food systems, yet many still face barriers to accessing resources, skills, markets, and leadership opportunities within aquaculture.

This International Women’s Day, the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture (YISA) program is hosting a webinar exploring how intentional investment in women strengthens productivity, enterprise resilience, and value chain growth.

Guided by the theme “Give to Gain,” the conversation will highlight:

✔ Practical pathways to increase women’s participation in aquaculture
✔ Stories and insights from YISA participants and ecosystem actors
✔ Opportunities for partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to support inclusive sector growth

📅 Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
⏰ Time: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM EAT

Register here:
https://bit.ly/9marchwebinar

Share with fellow farmers, youth groups, suppliers, and partners in the aquaculture ecosystem.

06/03/2026

When women gain access, the entire aquaculture ecosystem grows.

Women continue to play a vital role in food systems, yet many still face barriers to accessing resources, skills, markets, and leadership opportunities within aquaculture.

This International Women’s Day, the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture (YISA) program is hosting a webinar exploring how intentional investment in women strengthens productivity, enterprise resilience, and value chain growth.

Guided by the theme “Give to Gain,” the conversation will highlight:

✔ Practical pathways to increase women’s participation in aquaculture
✔ Stories and insights from YISA participants and ecosystem actors
✔ Opportunities for partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to support inclusive sector growth

📅 Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
⏰ Time: 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM EAT

Register here:
https://bit.ly/9marchwebinar

Share widely.

02/03/2026

Youth empowerment for sustainable and decent income generation at work. We are proud to support Abenengo for Development Organization through BSF production capacity building, business development, and market linkages through the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture - YISA Kenya program.

22/12/2025

As the year comes to an end, we want to say thank you.

Thank you to the young people who showed up to learn, practice, ask hard questions, and keep going.

Thank you to the communities, county teams, and partners who walked the journey with us.

And thank you to everyone who believes that sustainable farming and youth empowerment matter.

Take time to rest, reset, and celebrate how far you’ve come, big or small. We’ll see you again in the new year💙.

Our offices will reopen on Monday, 5th January 2026.

Happy holidays from all of us at Hydro Victoria 🎄✨

17/12/2025

NarrativeGreen Karateng' CBO fantastic progress you are making as young people committed to economic empowerment in the blue and circular economy. The future is bright! 🚀