Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development

The Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) is a project facilitated by the Government of Kenya jointly with the World Bank.

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

The MSP planning team paid courtesy calls on the county leadership of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River & Lamu counties yesterday, kicking off stakeholder engagements with stakeholders to validate proposals for Draft Marine Spatial Plan (MSP). #KenyanMSP #BlueEconomy

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

The #WorldBank Implementation Support Mission to KEMFSED ended today in Mombasa after two weeks of field visits & progress reviews. The project remains on track to achieve targets, with focus now shifting to consolidating gains and preparing for closure later this year. #KEMFSED

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

In #Lamu County, a KEMFSED grant to Matondoni Tarazak is transforming livelihoods. A new solar dryer allows fishers to dry 50kg of prawns in 5 hours, earning them up to Ksh100,000 per batch. The facility also dries other fish & mangoes diversifying income. #EnhancingLivelihoods

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

For Zahra Self-Help Group in #Kiunga, Lamu County, a #KEMFSED grant for a modern fishing boat has resulted in safer #fishing trips and bigger earnings! Members now earn up to Sh50,000 a month from increased lobster and octopus catches. @safetyatsea @LamuCountyKe #WorldBank

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

Members of IBSA Self-Help Group in #LamuCounty are reaping big from watermelon farming, thanks to a grant from #KEMFSED to irrigate 10 acres. This season, harvested 10 tonnes, boosting their incomes . #agribusiness #enhancinglivelihoods
@JumuiyaBloc #horticulture

[Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC]

This June, Kenya🇰🇪 welcomes the world to the Swahili Coast, a region rich in cultural heritage, marine biodiversity, and ocean innovation.

Mombasa offers an inspiring setting to honor that heritage and work together for a healthier, more resilient ocean.

Learn more: https://t.co/UUFEkJ6meW

#OurOceanConference #OurOceanKenya #OOC11

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

In #tanarivercounty and the 4 other coastal counties, we're enhancing livelihoods through investments and partnerships with the counties to support community-managed projects to increase household incomes, protect the environment and improve social welfare #EnhancingLives

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

👏Kudos to Mohammed and his Machachari Self-Help Group in #Lamu! From small catches to repeatedly landing high-value tuna & kingfish, thanks to #KEMFSED grant for a new boat & deep-sea fishing gear. One of 270 projects funded. Ksh533M granted.
#EnhancingLIvelihoods #Fisheries

[Hassan Ali Joho, EGH. @HassanAliJoho]

Additionally, the establishment of modern fishponds is expanding opportunities for sustainable aquaculture and income diversification.

These strategic interventions are not only improving productivity but are also uplifting the socio-economic well-being of fisherfolk across the county.

By empowering fisher communities, promoting sustainable resource management and strengthening marine conservation efforts, we are laying a firm foundation for a resilient and thriving blue economy. @PS_Betsy_Njagi @KEMFSED

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[Hassan Ali Joho, EGH. @HassanAliJoho]

At the Coast, the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project implemented by the Government of Kenya through the State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries continues to transform livelihoods by unlocking the vast potential of the blue economy through targeted, high-impact interventions.

Through this initiative, we have invested in the provision of modern equipment and critical infrastructure including cold storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses, comprehensive training of coxswains to enhance safety and professionalism at sea and the deployment of fully equipped rescue boats to strengthen ocean surveillance and ensure swift, effective responses to maritime emergencies. @PS_Betsy_Njagi @KEMFSED

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[PS Betsy Njagi,CBS - Blue Economy @PS_Betsy_Njagi]

Complementary projects are at the heart of building a sustainable Blue Economy.

The State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries @Blue_Economy_F through Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED), we are going beyond fishing to invest in seaweed farming, aquaculture, value addition, and small enterprises.

These initiatives are designed to:
✔️ Diversify livelihoods
✔️ Increase household incomes
✔️ Reduce pressure on our fisheries resources

Because a strong fisheries sector is not just about what we catch,it’s about the opportunities we create around it.
@StateHouseKenya
@WilliamsRuto
@HassanAliJoho
@MiBeMa_2022
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[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

From caring for neighbours' cows, Mwandeje Jilani now has a hybrid dairy cow, thanks to a @KEMFSED grant in Kilifi. He’s among 7,822 members of 376 community groups that have received livestock & training to improve their livelihoods in 5 coastal counties. #EnhancingLivelihoods

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

With a #KEMFSED grant, Sargoi Youth Group in Mombasa is turning the tide on crime and unemployment. The group is setting up a waste management for a healthy environment, incomes, dignity and purpose.#RestoringHope #GreenJobs #Mombasa

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

Starting the week with a dose of inspiration! ✨
The KEMFSED project is hosting a @WorldBank technical mission led by Urbanus Mutua to review community impact. Day 1 highlight: seeing the incredible transformation at Sargoi Youth Group in Mombasa.
#CommunityDriven #BlueEconomy

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

From thriving #fisheries to new small businesses and environmental conservation initiatives, the impact of #KEMFSED community project grants is transforming coastal livelihoods for households across #Kilifi, #Mombasa, #Kwale, #TanaRiver & #Lamu.
#SustainableFisheries @FisheriesKe

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

The State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries just launched #Kenya's National #BlueEconomy Strategy — a game-changing roadmap to accelerate economic growth, sustainable ocean use, and jobs creation. @FisheriesKe @MiBeMa_2022

Watch video: https://t.co/zcizBgO7eW

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

@KEMFSED grants are enabling thousands of community members in coastal counties to lead projects that increase household incomes, create jobs, #safeguard the environment, and contribute to national development. #EnhancingLivelihoods #BlueEconomy @FisheriesKe #WorldBank

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

Consultations in Kilifi today brought together NGOs, govt & academia to refine Kenya’s first national strategy to ensure sustainable fishing of octopus through science-based management & scaling community-led conservation.
#BlueEconomy #KMFRI #TNC #SustainableFishing

[Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development @KEMFSED]

A New Dawn for Kiunga: Kenya Gazettes Ambitious 10-Year Plan for Marine Reserve!  https://t.co/P3ZE7PDW4P