KEMFSED

Dr. Makila at the Blue Economy Validation Workshop

Blue Economy Validation Workshop

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.

An engineer explains the design for Kilifi Central Fish Landing site to a visiting World Bank team

Tide Riders group in Kilifi is reaping big from a boat and gear they bought with a KEMFSED community Grant.

A World Bank Implementation Support Mission team pays a courtesy call on Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif.

Diversifying livelihoods: A member of Jibidiishe Women’s Group in Kwale tends to a vegetable garden the group established with KEMFSED community grant.

KEMFSED National Project Coordinator bids farewell to outgoing Chair of the Project Technical Advisory Committee, Dr Rodrick Kundu, during PTAC quarterly meeting in December 2024

H.E. President William Ruto presents a cheque for KEMFSED community project grants to Fatuma Achani of Kwale and representatives of beneficiary groups

H.E. President William Ruto presents a cheque for KEMFSED community project grants to representatives of beneficiary groups from Kilifi

H.E. President William Ruto presents a cheque for KEMFSED community project grants to Tana River Governor Godhana Dhadho Gaddae and representatives of beneficiary groups

H.E. President William Ruto presents a cheque for KEMFSED community project grants to Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and representatives of beneficiary groups

Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho officially launched construction of infrastructure improvements at Mokowe landing site, Lamu County.

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Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho and Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi lay the foundation stone for infrastructure improvements at Mokowe fish landing site, Lamu County.

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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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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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Women’s group transforming community, one house at a time

AKEMFSED-supported mangrove conservation initiative by a women’s group in Kwale County is yielding benefits for members and the community. The women are not only reafforesting degraded areas, but have improved their houses and built a social hall, an important asset for the community.

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Fishing boat brings multiple benefits to self-help group

Swabrina Self-Help Group has seen significant growth in its fishing operations since extending to deeper waters. The group is harvesting more fish of a wider variety than before. Members who are fish traders have a steady supply for their businesses.

Groups with grants

Beneficiaries Targeted

Billion shillings awarded in 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