KEMFSED

A mangrove tree nursery established by a comunity group with support from KEMFSED

A mangrove nursery established with KEMFSED support

Scientists from Kenya Marine Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) provide technical assistance to KEMFSED grantee Coast Marine in Likoni, Mombasa

Sita Self-Help Group members explain their work to visitors led by Kenya Fisheries Director General Daniel Mungai and the project's head of Coast region Mwaka Barabara

With a KEMFSED grant, Pweza women's group in Kilifi has bought a boat for deep-sea fishing

Kenya Fisheries Service Director General Daniel Mungai and Lamu CEC for fisheries Faiz Fankupi join members of Pweza women's group in Kilifi to view their new boat acquired with a KEMFSED grant

A KEMFSED team meets members of Makinnon Fish Farmers Group to discuss their mariculture project

Members of Pweza women's group in Kilifi with their new fishing boat procured with a KEMFSED grant

KEMFSED grantee Makinnon Fish Farmers Group have erected a solar-powered electric fence to protect their fish ponds from elephants

A KEMFSED team collects data on mariculture production by KEMFSED-supported community groups

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Welcome to Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED)

Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-economic Development (KEMFSED) is a project facilitated by the Government of Kenya jointly with the World Bank. The project targets five (5) counties which are along riparian (Indian Ocean) namely; Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu.

Project Development Objective

To improve management of priority fisheries and mariculture and increase access to complementary livelihood activities in coastal communities.

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Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED)

The Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project is implemented by Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries with support from the World Bank. The project duration is 2020-2025 with funding worth KSH10 billion.

KEMFSED supports the country in its efforts to leverage emerging opportunities in the Blue Economy.

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Project Components

Component 1

Strengthen Capacity in Governance and Management of Marine Fisheries

Component 2

Coastal Community Empowerment and Livelihoods

Component 3

Project Management

Priority Fisheries

Enhancing Livelihoods

Success Stories

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Aspiring civil engineer’s triumph over adversity

Amos, the youngest of three siblings, was born into a family in Kilifi that knew the harsh realities of financial struggle all too well. He recalls many times when his parents, who rely on seasonal casual work on farms, could not afford regular meals.

Despite adversity, Amos’ esolve to succeed in school never wavered. He scored an impressive 377 marks in his primary school examinations and was selected to join Ribe Boys High School, the institution of his dreams. But his parents could not afford the fees.

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Scholarship ignites Zahra’s passion to pursue career in law

Zahra Ahmed, a Form 2 student at Matuga Girls Secondary School, in Magarini sub-county Kilifi, has a burning ambition to create a better future for herself and her community.

Growing up in a single-parent household, Zahra has witnessed her mother’s struggles to provide for their family, especially their education. The girl could often miss classes due to lack of fees

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Scholarship has given me and my family hope

My name is Jane Kadzo Sulubu. I am a student at the Equip Africa Institute pursuing a certificate course in social work and community development. I am the firstborn in a family of six. Two sisters are in high school, one is not learning, and the other two are in primary school.

Groups with grants

Beneficiaries Targeted

Million shillings in Round 1 and 2 community grants

Wards covered in 5 Counties

Project Activity Highlights

Uvuvi House – This will House State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy SDFA&BE, KeFS, Kenya Fish Marketing Authority, Kenya Fish Levy Trust fund, etc.

Refurbishment of county offices -Identifying needs and gaps inhibiting growth of investment in marine fisheries and aquaculture in the counties.

Landing Sites – Infrastructure development enhancing investment in marine fisheries and aquaculture in the Project counties.

Strategic Partners

KEMFSED has formed strategic partnerships with four commercial enterprises implementing aquaculture or contract farming schemes to provide technical assistance to smallholder producers improve their access to markers