A new crab farm established with KEMFSED support at Magangani, Kilifi County
Seaweed farming empowers women by creating jobs and providing a reliable source of income
H.E. President William Ruto presents a cheque for KEMFSED community project grants to representatives of beneficiary groups from Kilifi
Diversifying livelihoods: A member of Jibidiishe Women’s Group in Kwale tends to a vegetable garden the group established with KEMFSED community grant.
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho accompanied by Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi unveils a plaque after the groundbreaking for construction of Fish Landing Site infrastructure at Kipini in Tana River County.
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho and Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi inspect construction work at Kidongo Fish Landing Site in Mombasa County.
A World Bank Implementation Support Mission team pays a courtesy call on Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif.

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.
Know Who We Are

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.

KEMFSED

Project Components

Enhancing Livelihoods

Success Stories

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Seaweed farming empowers women by creating jobs and providing a reliable source of income

Seaweed farming transforming lives in Kwale

Seaweed farming is transforming livelihoods along the Kenyan coast. In Kwale County, 21 groups are engaged in the practice across 14 villages. KEMFSED has awarded Ksh23 million in grants to eight of these groups. The funds, coupled with more effective extension services provided by the Kwale County Government with the project’s support, has enable the groups to rapidly expand their farms, increasing production and incomes.
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A new crab farm established with KEMFSED support at Magangani, Kilifi County

Sparking a Crab Farming Revolution through Public-Private Partnership

Crabs are a prized delicacy, valued for their delicious taste and high protein content. Rising demand has created a thriving market and economic opportunities — but it has also put pressure on wild crab populations and their mangrove habitats. As catches decline so did the livelihoods of many coastal communities that depended on crab fishing.
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Members of Diani Turtle Conservation Group in their boat procured with a KEMFSED grant

Diani conservation group bets on ecotourism

Many of our members do not have alternative sources of income and rely solely on tourism

Ocean tours raise awareness about marine conservation among tourists and provides an alternative source of income to fishing for coastal communities. Diani Turtle Conservation Group in Kwale County is running a promising eco-tourism business, thanks to a grant from the KEMFSED project that enabled them to buy a customized boat and safety gear.

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Groups with grants

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Beneficiaries Targeted

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Billion shillings awarded in Community grants

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Wards covered in 5 Counties

Project Activity Highlights

KEMFSED

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
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

Strategic Partners

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

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