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    CONTRIBUTION OF FISH FARMING BUSINESS TO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN KAMUTHANGA VILLAGE, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
    (Tangaza University, 2024-05) BAISSA ATAKPA
    Fish farming represents significant socio-economic opportunities that can address youth unemployment in various African countries, particularly in the case of Kamuthanga village, Machakos County, Kenya. Despite the presence of abundant fish farming resources in Africa and the efforts made by African governments to promote this sector, youth participation remains limited. This study examined the contribution of fish farming in generating sustainable employment for young people in Kamuthanga village. It had the objective to determine the extent to which the fish farming industry in Kamuthanga, Machakos County, Kenya, contributes to young people’s employment. Two theories were used to develop the theoretical framework of the study namely, entrepreneurship theory and anthropological entrepreneurship theory. The research design adopted for this study is a qualitative case study approach. Triangulation ensured a comprehensive understanding, with in-depth interviews capturing individual perceptions and key informant interviews exploring business opportunities. The study used focus group interviews with unemployed youth, facilitating collective exploration, and employed purposive sampling to ensure valuable insights. A total of twenty-six (26) people participated in this study. Data was analyzed with Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) Miner Lite software utilizing a thematic analysis approach, with data organization, coding, and theme development conducted sequentially to align with the study objectives. Results indicated significant opportunities in fish farming, including job creation, income generation, and food security enhancement. The study also identified factors hindering youth involvement, such as water scarcity, financial constraints, and some cultural barriers. Additionally, it revealed a strong demand for training, capacity building, and financial support among Kamuthanga’s youth to enhance their engagement in fish farming. The findings reveal valuable insights into the potential of fish farming as a solution to youth unemployment and shed light on the necessary measures to promote greater youth involvement in the business. The study concludes that fish farming in Kamuthanga village holds promise in alleviating unemployment and poverty, providing economic empowerment, addressing nutritional deficiencies, and enhancing overall food security. The researcher’s recommendations include simplifying the process and reducing the costs of obtaining business licenses, ensuring water availability, offering entrepreneurship and financial literacy training, and facilitating access to microfinance loans and funding opportunities through government or non-governmental organizations.