INTRODUCTION

Nile perch (Lates niloticus) is the most important commercial fish species from the Lake Victoria Fishery. In Kenya, it is locally referred to as "Mbuta" and is the most commercialized fish species that finds its way to the competitive European markets. In 2006, a total of 55,706 metric tons of Nile perch were landed. This was 35% of the total fish landed in Kenya the same year. The quantity was second to that of "Omena" (Rastrineobola argentea) with 57,929 metric tons, while the Nile tilapia was ranked third with 19,038 metric tons. The Nile perch ...

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