The Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) is a project facilitated by the Government of Kenya jointly with the World Bank.
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Through #KEMFSED, 16,815 BMU leaders & members across coast were trained to strengthen #fisheries co-management. They integrated local with other best practices 4 sustainable oceans. @kefsofficial
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Over the past 5 years, the #KEMFSED Project has transformed fisheries governance. We've strengthened policies, institutions and infrastructure 4 sustainable resource management. 🌊🐟 #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisherie @Blue_Economy_F
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In KEMFSED, the national and county teams worked with communities and partners to combine resources, expertise & local knowledge—helping deliver Sh3.37 billion in investment for community livelihoods and blue economy growth. #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries @JumuiyaBloc
KEMFSEDResults show power of locally led development: start with community needs, give people a voice in decisions, resources to act & skills to manage. R#esult = ownership & collective action for #sustainable livelihoods. #KEMFSED #BlueEconomy. Read more: tinyurl.com/4ay3p9jc
KEMFSED deliberately included women, youth and vulnerable and marginalised groups. Of the 220,294 people that enabled to access to complementary livelihood activities, 114,097 are women. #KEMFSEDResults #EhancingLivelihoods #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries
#KEMFSEDresults show boosted incomes for fishers and farmers, rehabilitated mangroves, improved water access, and protected coral reefs for a sustainable Blue Economy. #KEMFSED #EhancingLivelihoods #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries
Under KEMFSED, communities identified needs, developed proposals, managed grants & implemented projects. This direct role strengthened ownership, accountability &commitment to sustain investments beyond the project. #KEMFSED #EhancingLivelihoods #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries
As KEMFSED Project approaches the end, we celebrate a transformative journey empowering communities across Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu. We’ve shown what community-driven development can achieve.
#KEMFSED #EhancingLivelihoods #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries
As KEMFSED nears the end of implementation, we're proud of what has been achieved to empower communities & promote #blueeconomy growth.
Read more about KEMFSED’s #Community-Driven Development approach. tinyurl.com/4ay3p9jc
#Livelihoods
#Sustainablefisheries
#KEMFSEDResults
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"Continued engagement of scientists and experts from across all blue economy sectors is critical to ensure that the MSP remains regularly updated and responsive to emerging issues."' - Prof. John Ntiba
#marinespatialplan #BlueEconomy
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5/5 We have been involved in the journey to develop Kenya’s MSP to ensure we are playing our role in overseeing planning to ensure public interest if protected.
- Patrick Waweru, National Land Commission
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4/5 National Director of Physical Planning Mugendi G. Moses gives a keynote address. The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning will now take the draft MSP through the pending steps. #marinespatialplan #blueeconomy
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2/5 Marine Spatial Planning will not drive growth of the #blueeconomy, but will do so a sustainable way
— #KEMFSED National Project Coordinator Susan Otieno, opening MSP Secretariat-@DeptofLands technical meeting on MSP process
#marinespatialplanning @FisheriesKe
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1/5 MSP Secretariat hosting a crucial technical meeting with the State Department for Lands & Physical Planning to set the stage for final steps of Kenya's 1st #MarineSpatialPlan (MSP). The Dept leads the review & approval of all national spatial plans #BlueEconomy @DeptofLands
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Unlocking Kenya’s Blue Economy potential requires strong partnerships that turn opportunities into tangible benefits for our people.
I hosted @SafaricomPLC team led by Ms. Karen Basiye, Director, Sustainable Business and Social Impact and Managing Director, @SafaricomFDN , accompanied by Mr. Tony Mutembei and Mr. David Kanyi.
Our partnership is focused on unlocking blue economy infrastructure at the Kabonyo Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre of Excellence in Nyando, Kisumu County, and the National Mariculture Resource and Training Centre in Shimoni, Kwale County, among other investments.
The ambition is clear: stronger infrastructure, more productive livelihoods, greater food and nutrition security and increased contribution of the Blue Economy to our GDP.
I was accompanied by Dr. @MakillaDavies , Director, Fisheries and Blue Economy.
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Met with the @SafaricomPLC team today afternoon led by David Kanyi, HSC, Lead Public Sector Empowerment Programs and Fred Kembo Product Manager, to explore opportunities for a digital platform that can transform how we organise and empower our fisheries communities.
The platform will support digital onboarding and record keeping while connecting groups to savings, credit, insurance, welfare services and market linkages.
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REMINDER TO STAKEHOLDERS : The public comment period for the Draft Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) Report for the Kenya MSP) is underway. The Notice was published on July 31, 2026, and stakeholders have 30 days to submit written comments to NEMA. #KenyaMSP
Ms Susan Otieno has been appointed National Project Coordinator of #KEMFSED, succeeding Patrick Kiara, who has retired from public service. Ms Otieno is a fisheries expert & former Deputy Coordinator. We thank Mr Kiara for his dedicated leadership and wish Ms Otieno success.
From modern fish landing sites and county fisheries offices to the National Mariculture & Aquaculture Research and Training Centre (NAMARET), #KEMFSED has transformed Kenya's fisheries infrastructure. #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries
Mining, #BlueEconomy & Maritime Affairs CS Ali Hassan Joho today inspected construction of Uvuvi House #fisheries HQ, a #KEMFSED flagship nearing completion. He was accompanied by Principal Secretaries Betsy Njagi, PS Harry Kimutai & KEMFSED National Coordinator Patrick Kiara.
