• Agricultural Sector Development Support Program Phase Two (ASDSP II)

  Vemric has been in collaboration with ASDSP II, a key initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and the forty-seven county governments of Kenya. ASDSP II enhances the capacity of priority value chain actors to tackle challenges hindering the commercialization of agriculture. Facilitated by ASDSP II and now the Kenya Agricultural and Business Development Program (KABDP), Vemric has gained market access via the KABDP e-commerce platform and secured distribution outlets/depots for our hygienically processed Silver Cyprinid product, Char Freshy.

• County Government of Siaya (CGS)

  Vemric Enterprises has built a strong collaboration with the County Government of Siaya (CGS) over the past five years. This partnership focuses on boosting the omena industry by supporting local fisheries, improving harvesting and processing techniques, and ensuring efficient packaging. CGS’s backing has been pivotal in strengthening the local value chain, creating job opportunities, and fostering sustainable practices in the fisheries sector.

• Beach Management Units(BMUs)

  We collaborate with 69 out of 84 Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Siaya County, enhancing the local fisheries sector. Through our partnership with Luanda Kotieno BMUs, we support the sourcing and processing of wild-captured fish for export markets. Vemric also trains BMU officials to address Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, helping to protect marine ecosystems and local livelihoods by promoting sustainable fisheries management.

• Collaboration with Learning Institutions

  Vemric collaborates with local and international universities to promote academic and research excellence. Locally, Vemric partners with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, Maseno University, Masinde Muliro University, University of Eldoret, and Karatina University. Internationally, Vemric works with Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania), Jimma University (Ethiopia), and two Norwegian institutions: the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and the Norwegian University of Science & Technology. Through the Norpart program, these partnerships enable student mobility, work placements, and global academic cooperation, supporting the development of skills and knowledge in aquaculture and related fields. Vemric also works with iHub in Kisumu-Zone01 to host hackathons aimed at digitizing the aquaculture industry. These collaborations foster knowledge development and innovation in the sector.

• Collaboration with Government agencies

  Vemric works closely with government agencies such as Kenya Fisheries, which has developed and approved a curriculum to train farmers on various aspects of aquaculture, including Introduction to Aquaculture, Factors in Aquaculture Production Systems, Pond Construction and Design, Pond Management and Water Quality, Fish Sampling and Harvesting, Post-Harvest Processing and Value Addition, Record Keeping, and Marketing.

Building strong partnership

At Vemric Enterprises, we understand that strong collaborations are crucial to driving innovation and sustainability in the aquaculture sector. Our partnerships with government institutions, universities, and other key stakeholders have been instrumental in helping us improve the quality of our products, expand our reach, and contribute to the development of the industries we serve.

Why Collaboration is Key for Us?

At Vemric, we know that collaboration is at the heart of our success. Through our partnerships with government institutions, universities, and other organizations, we are able to continuously innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible in the aquaculture and fisheries industries. Our collaborations allow us to share knowledge, enhance sustainability, and contribute to the growth of the blue economy. Together with our partners, we are creating a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive future for fish farming.