At just 16 years old, Baraka Kintu manages a fish pond while also attending school. The pond was a gift from his father, who worked with the family to dig it. This was after their land suffered from water damage due to a nearby dam.

Baraka’s mother takes care of the pond while he’s at school. The family has been attempting fish farming for 20 years but initially struggled. They collected small fish from nearby swamps, but despite feeding them, the fish didn’t grow well.

Things changed when Enabel stepped in. They provided the family with 30 catfish and fish feeds. There was also a training session that Baraka’s mother attended on his behalf. The training covered proper feeding, pond management, and fish care. An extension worker now visits regularly to offer technical advice, and a vet helps treat sick fish by spraying medicine into the pond.

Since the intervention, the results have been remarkable. Within just three days of receiving the new fish, eggs were spotted in the pond. The fish are thriving, thanks to better feed and improved care. Baraka’s family now plans to let the fish grow until they reach about a kilo each, ensuring a higher profit when sold.

To protect the fish, the family is reinforcing the pond boundaries to prevent flooding and theft. Their neighbor, who also has a fish pond, installed security cameras, adding an extra layer of protection. The family now sells fish on the 23rd of each month but is currently holding off sales to let the fish grow bigger.

The training also introduced the idea of frying unsold fish to preserve them for longer periods. With plans to fill their other dry ponds using the multiplying fish, Baraka is hopeful about expanding the fish farming business.