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Eliana Nyaguthii Macharia

How Kilifi County fish farmer cut costs with black soldier flies

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Eliana Nyaguthii Macharia feeding fish using BSF larvae in Kilifi County. 

Photo credit: Peter Changtoek | Nation Media Group
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By  Peter Changtoek

Contributor

Nation Media Group

Black soldier fly (BSF) is a rich source of proteins for domestic animals, especially fish and poultry.

With the ever-increasing cost of feed in Kenya becoming a burden on farmers, BSF larvae can be a relief.

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