Fishing in Eastern Africa

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 Social Studies | Strand 3.0 Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa | Sub-Strand 3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa (5 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Locate marine and inland fishing grounds on a map
• Describe methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
• Explain challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
• Design possible solutions to challenges facing fishing
• Value fishing as an economic activity

Summary

Eastern Africa's fishing industry draws on both coastal marine waters and inland lakes, supporting food supply and livelihoods across the region. This topic covers fishing grounds, methods, and the challenges the industry faces.