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Kenya is taking significant steps to advance its leadership in the Blue Economy through a comprehensive National Blue Economy Strategy, nearing completion after a consultative process involving key stakeholders. Since the Nairobi Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in 2018, Kenya has been at the forefront of initiatives to develop the Blue Economy, which is seen as …

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Eight new fisheries Joint Co-Management Area (JCMA) plans are set for implementation after endorsement by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) and the five coastal counties. KeFS Director General Mr. Daniel Mungai and County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) in charge of fisheries from Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, and Lamu endorsed the plans in March 2024. …

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Artisanal fishing, a crucial livelihood for many in these areas, faces challenges like post-harvest losses due to inadequate handling, preservation, and marketing infrastructure. These challenges significantly reduce potential earnings for fishing communities. Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project is taking critical steps to support coastal communities by enhancing infrastructure at key fish landing …

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Kenya’s new National Tuna Strategy has the potential to significantly boost the country’s economy through sustainable tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean. With an estimated 76,200 metric tonnes of tuna available for harvest, the strategy could generate around Ksh22.9 billion, a largely untapped economic opportunity. The strategy, currently nearing completion after a consultative meeting in …

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Matondoni Island in the Lamu archipelago is famous for prawn fishing. But the fishers used to make losses due to preserve their catch and poor transportation to markets. Now that’s all in the past after they acquired a new boat and coolers with a KEMFSED community grant. Deep in the Lamu archipelago is Matondoni Island, …

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The story of Riziki Omar is one of resilience and the value of local knowledge among the Aweer, a vulnerable community on Manda Island in Lamu County that relies on subsistence farming and fishing. After the tragic loss of her goats many years back, Riziki has a second chance after receiving goats through a KEMFSED …

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Despite having no formal education, Emmanuel Masuko has always believed in the power of people working together and demonstrated great leadership. He has led efforts to uplift the lives of his fellow fishers through the work of Amkeni group, a KEMFED grantee at Old Ferry in Kilifi County. He was among the founders of a …

Foot-fishers no more: Amkeni group beats the odds Read More »