AquaRech Opens a Fish Feed Warehouse in Bondo to Strengthen Kenya’s Aquaculture Supply Chain

The warehouse is positioned to provide local fish farmers with faster, more affordable access to high-quality feeds, one of the most critical components of profitable fish farming. This expansion marks a strategic step in AquaRech’s mission to build a more efficient, farmer-first aquaculture ecosystem nationwide.

Tackling the Feed Access Bottleneck

High-quality fish feed accounts for up to 70% of production costs in small-scale aquaculture. Limited supply and high transport costs have long affected farmers in counties like Siaya, where logistical bottlenecks and inconsistent access have suppressed yield potential.

By situating the warehouse in Bondo, AquaRech is lowering those barriers. Farmers can now purchase directly on-site, place orders via USSD and the AquaRech mobile app, or coordinate delivery through the startup’s customer support channels.

Localised Infrastructure for National Impact

“This is more than just a warehouse, it’s a step toward building resilient food systems,” said the AquaRech team in a public statement made on the company’s LinkedIn page. “We’re proud to make quality feed accessible in the communities that need it most.”

The Bondo warehouse is part of a broader push to localise aquaculture infrastructure. Alongside the company’s lease-to-own fish cage program launched earlier at Utonga Beach, AquaRech is positioning itself as a full-stack enabler for Kenya’s small-scale aquaculture sector.

With rising demand for affordable protein and mounting pressure on wild fisheries, Kenya’s fish farming sector is increasingly seen as vital to food security and job creation. AquaRech’s new warehouse supports:

• Improved farmer productivity by ensuring feed quality and availability.
• Food system resilience can be achieved by reducing dependency on fragmented supply chains.
• Local economic growth, through job creation and support for youth and SMEs in the aquaculture value chain.

The opening in Bondo comes at a time when Kenya’s blue economy agenda is gaining traction, with stakeholders emphasising inclusive growth, climate resilience, and technology-driven expansion.