Blue Economy Stories

Tide of change: Coastal women demand bigger role in blue economy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 19, 2025

Mercy Mghanga criticised the limited decision-making space granted to women in beach management units (BMUs), saying they often hold positions in name...

CS Hassan Joho blames conflicting advisories for delay in appointing fisheries boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

MPs questioned why the process appeared to have stalled, who was truly in charge, and whether due process was being followed. CS Joho insisted the fin...

Mombasa holds public forums after budget criticism for lack of community input
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

The Sh14.63 billion budget, which shows how money will be spent in key areas, has faced criticism, with residents asking for a more open and inclusive...

Youth dive into fish farming as aquaculture initiative transforms Coast, western Kenya
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

The programme aims to create at least 150,000 jobs across these regions through training, mentorship, and access to aquaculture markets.

Homa Bay’s Raila Odinga Stadium filled to capacity Saturday night ahead of Madaraka Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...

Blue Economy boom: Over 200 Tana River youths empowered in fisheries venture
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 14, 2025

By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a...

Women in Tana River urged to embrace blue economy to improve economic wellbeing
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 17, 2025

The BlueBiz programme is a lifeline for many women in coastal Kenya, particularly in Tana River County, where economic opportunities have been limited...

Joho calls for dismantling of illegal mining cartels to boost Kenya’s economy, enhance regulatory standards
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

The Mining CS called on the officers to help him restore sanity in the industry that contributes barely one per cent to the nation's gross domestic pr...

Boost for locals as Shimoni Fishing Port now expected to be operational by March 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The project will include a modern jetty, fish landing and processing facilities, meat plants, cold storage units, and an ice-making factory.

Sh400 million needed to repair Lamu’s oldest jetty on verge of collapse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

Jetties in Lamu play a key role since they are the only entry and exit points into and out of Lamu town and other adjacent islands.

IGAD reaffirms commitment in tackling challenges in regional blue economy
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2024

This strategy is designed to guide member states in effectively tackling critical challenges to the growth of the blue economy.

MPs question how state spent Sh1.6 billion to count fish in Indian Ocean
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

Joho defended the expenditure, explaining that the fish stock assessment is crucial for attracting investors to Kenya’s blue economy.

Coastal governors partner with Italy to boost tourism sector
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 18, 2024

Plans were discussed to strengthen Malindi's connection with Italian tourism, with the hope of attracting more investors and tourists to the area.

Kenya to transition to mariculture and aquaculture to meet fish demand
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 05, 2024

While annual fish consumption has risen to 600,000 tonnes, the natural catch is shrinking and national fish production stands at 400,000 tonnes.

Governors' committee flags concern on fisheries laws, cites exclusion
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2024

The committee emphasised the importance of the meeting, stating that it allowed them to articulate their reservations and propose recommendations for...

Kenya partners with Soy-Fujax to revive mining in Elgeyo Marakwet
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 17, 2024

In a planned move to secure Kenya's interest in the mining industry, the agreement requires the government to own a 15 per cent stake in the operation...

Seafarers call for fast-tracking of blue economy projects 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 08, 2024

The seafarers are urging for the reinstatement of government-led seafarer recruiting programmes.

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