CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

 Background to the Study

According to the World Bank (2015) and OECD (2013), women as compared to men are a leading portion of the population in many parts of the world including Kenya where they constitute 51% of the entire population (GoK, 2010). It is, therefore, important to recognize their contribution to development through competitive fortitude for resources. Apparently, there is increasing awareness in the society on the important roles that women play especially in the value chains and economic activities.

According to World Bank (2013), various development policies, programmes and donor agencies have commended support for women economic activities and value chains. Fisheries value chains have become viable economic activities for livelihoods, poverty alleviation and economic growth. However, participation by men and women in the sector’s diverse roles is based on culture, values, attitudes, traditions and norms concerning fisheries resource access and control.

The fisheries value chain describes the range of economic activities, which are essential to bringing fish from harvesting and production through different phases of processing, delivery and finally to the consumer. The activities involved in the physical transformation of fisheries commodities and value

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