Blue economy: Kenya collects views from communities along Indian Ocean coast for Marine Spatial Plan development
Dr Jackeline Uku explained that the process will bring together county governments and users of marine resources, to agree on how specific spaces are allocated, helping to minimise potential conflicts between competing activities.
Marine research institute and National Bank of Kenya discuss blue economy funding
Discussions also underscored the need for strong partnerships among financial institutions, government and the private sector to align strategies, pool resources and deliver long-term impacts for both people and the planet.
Mombasa hosts over 1,200 scientists from around the world for ocean sciences symposium
Principal Secretary, Prof Abdulrazak defended, enumerated some challenges that face Kenya and Africa, with loses of up to $10 billion annually due to illegal fishing, plastic pollution and rising sea levels of up to 3.6mm per year.
Mombasa becomes first city in East Africa to have urban railway transport, 130 years after Kenya-Uganda Railway was built
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir lauded the government for the project, noting that it will open up the county for investments. He said that talks are ongoing with the Kenya Railway Corporation on how to manage traffic flow in the new station at the heart of Mombasa.
Homa Bay Governor Wanga’s image of Nyanza politics ‘Glamour Girl’ sullied by claims of corruption, looting and events host specialist
Chair of Homa Bay County Contractors Association Collins Omito said the debts accumulated by the county government date back to 2013. They said that were it not for entrenched corruption and wanton looting in the governor’s office, the monies wold have been paid.
Kenya prioritises exploitation of vast marine resources as next frontier for accelerated economic growth
KIBO Secretary Juster Nkoroi proposed the establishment of a Deep-Sea Resources Office to coordinate exploration and sustainable use of resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Fishermen on Kenyan coast want fishing policies to accommodate local industry players
Marakwet East MP and Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Blue Economy David Bowen Kagongo, stated that the committee would take the fishermen’s concerns into consideration in final report that would translate into the adoption of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill 2023 into law.
Kenya steps up efforts to protect effort to safeguard vast ocean wealth through MSP
Kenya is now positioning itself to achieve 100 per cent transparency and compliance in all industrial fishing vessels by 2030 through the adoption of Electronic Monitoring (EM) systems. These systems, equipped with on-board cameras, GPS and sensors.
Blue-economy: Kenya announces plans to fast-track sea time and jobs for seafarers
Deputy Head of the Public Service (DHOPS) Amos Gathecha said the initiatives, including new agreements with international shipping lines, would position Kenyan seafarers competitively in the global maritime labour market.
Kisumu launches fibre boats to enhance safety of fishing community, blue economy on Lake Victoria
Artisanal fishing Fibre Boats constructed at the Kenya Shipyards Limited Kisumu. The County government plans to deploy them at major beaches in the area to enhance safety and boost blue economy. Credit: Chris Mahandara.
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