While annual fish consumption has risen to 600,000 tonnes, the natural catch is shrinking and national fish production stands at 400,000 tonnes.
The cost for the mandatory maritime course has been reduced to Sh15,000 from the previous Sh35,000.
Fraser Institute's global annual survey of mining companies for 2023 also placed Kenya at position 46 on the global stage.
Their operations will remain closed until all legal requirements are fulfilled and royalties owed to the government are duly paid.
This is part of reforms to combat mineral smuggling through the region's busiest port.
CS Mvurya said the government came up with a well-formulated Royalty Fund Sharing Bill to allow the National Treasury to disburse the money smoothly.
This is part of mine rehabilitation, a restoration process that ensures land used in mining is made available for economic activities, conservation, and diverse community uses.
The committee emphasised the importance of the meeting, stating that it allowed them to articulate their reservations and propose recommendations for consideration.
Mvurya said plans to revitalise the once-neglected sector had proven fruitful, benefiting small-scale artisanal miners who previously received little attention due to a lack of organisation.
CS Mvurya said approximately Sh2.9 billion has been allocated as royalties for counties engaged in mining activities
Mvurya said the country has the potential to be among the top mineral-producing countries in the world but its potential has never fully been exploited.
The mass ceremony aims to legalise marriages according to Islamic laws to enable couples to perform their religious duties effectively.
This follows an MoU signed in August last year during the state visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Nairobi.
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 operations.
CS Mvurya says the government wants to have clear and concise statistical data of vessels plying within Kenya's water bodies, as well as ascertain operational conditions.
