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Stimulating Sustainable Coastal Economic Growth Through Cultural Heritage, Entrepreneurship and Digitization (SECGED)

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At #GoBlueProgram in Watamu, a Kilifi youth leader urged gov’t reps to fast-track this hub for youth skills, tourism & livelihoods. 🌊

#BlueEconomy #KilifiCounty #KenyaYouth #TourismDevelopment https://t.co/tOtjNs1wUT

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One more mahamri, please! 🥯☕️
What’s a coastal workshop without chai ya mdalasini & fresh mahamri? 🍵✨
#YouthEmpowerment #Tourism #DigitalTourism #CulturalHeritage #KilifiCounty #Youth_in_Tourism #GoBlueProgram

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Training ✅
Lunch ✅
Laughing while making big business plans ✅
Kilifi’s young entrepreneurs know that success is best served with good food & great company. 🍛✨
#GoBlueProgram #BlueEconomy #KilifiCounty #KenyaYouth #GoodFoodGoodMood

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Watamu’s cultural tourism entrepreneurs wrapped #GoBlueProgram training ready to apply new skills—from marketing to photography & storytelling.

Confidence fuels growth.

#BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism #SMEDevelopment #Watamu #KenyaTourism

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Dr. Geoffrey from Moi University showed Watamu’s merchants how to take pro product photos with just lighting, good framing & a white paper background. Skills that sell!

#GoBlueProgram #BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism #ProductPhotography #SMEDevelopment #Watamu

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Dr. Plimo from Moi University showed Watamu’s merchants how to turn great products into unforgettable brands—through smart marketing & storytelling. 🎯

#GoBlueProgram #BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism #MarketingTraining #Watamu #SMEDevelopment

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Watamu’s merchants sharing their #GoBlueProgram experiences—digital tools, brand storytelling, & plans to sell globally via Kuza Blu. 🌍✨

They’re turning training into action.
#BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism #Watamu #SMEDevelopment #KenyaTourism

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Nick Angore of #JKP urged Watamu’s cultural tourism vendors to lead from the front—showcase their heritage, embrace digital tools & turn culture into opportunity.

#GoBlueProgram #BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism #KuzaBlu #Watamu #KenyaHeritage

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Aquinas of Unique Jewellery Collection is set to use #KuzaBlu to showcase her craft, connect with buyers & share the culture behind every piece.

#GoBlueProgram #BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism #Watamu #KenyaArtisans

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In Watamu, the #GoBlueProgram met SME vendors of curios, paintings, wood carvings & more—exploring how to link culture with opportunity. 🎨🌊

MCA Arnold Masha urged artisans to use digital tools to connect Watamu’s heritage with the world.

#BlueEconomy #CulturalTourism

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Dr. Plimo broke down how to position tourism products through clear messaging, trust-building & brand consistency. 💡📢

Kilifi’s youth are learning to market locally—& think globally.

#GoBlueProgram #MarketingTraining #DrPlimo #TourismBusiness #BlueEconomy #KenyaYouth

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Dr. Geoffrey Riungu visited Old Ferry, Kilifi to engage with 30+ boat operators & sail-makers 🚤🧵
Their work reflects the power of traditional livelihoods in the #BlueEconomy.
#GoBlueProgram #MarineTourism #CommunityEngagement #KilifiCounty #KenyaCoast

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A youth participant called on Kilifi’s tourism leaders to boost financing & support for cultural vendors.

Real change starts with listening—and acting. 🎤💡

#GoBlueProgram #YouthVoices #CulturalTourism #EntrepreneurSupport #BlueEconomy #KilifiCounty #KenyaYouth

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Dr. Rita Nthiga introduced youth to the #BlueEconomy — from eco-products & handcrafts to marine transport & recycling 🌊♻️

Real stories. Real potential. A sustainable future rooted in Kilifi’s coastline.

#GoBlueProgram #YouthInnovation #CoastalOpportunities #KilifiCounty

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Bonface Alfonce (Saada Tech) led youth through e-commerce, branding & tourism digitization—equipping them to market Kilifi globally 🌍📲

#GoBlueProgram #DigitalTourism #BlueEconomy #KenyaTourism #EUinKenya #DigitalEntrepreneurship #SaadaTech

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Victor Baya (Tourism Officer, Kilifi) urged participants to embrace digital tools like Kuza Blu to market Kilifi’s cultural tourism globally. 🌍📲

#GoBlueProgram #TourismDigitization #KuzaBlu #BlueEconomy #KilifiCounty #EUinKenya #KenyaYouth

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Day 1 of #GoBlueProgram ✅
Led by Prof. Bernard Nassiuma, youth explored how to turn passion into purpose—mapping strengths, spotting tourism gaps, and building business ideas that serve the coast 🌊💡
#YouthEntrepreneurship #BlueEconomy #MoiUniversity #EUinKenya #KenyaYouth

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Kilifi’s Chief Officer for Tourism, Herbert Tawa Mwachiro, opened the Go Blue Program with a powerful call to youth:
Use digital tourism to tell Kilifi’s story. 🌍📲
#GoBlueProgram #YouthEmpowerment #KilifiCounty #DigitalTourism #EUinKenya #BlueEconomy

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The Go Blue team during a successful launch in Kilifi!
Empowering over 80 youth through cultural tourism & entrepreneurship with @eukenya @camoes_ip 🇪🇺🌊
#GoBlueProgram #YouthEmpowerment #KilifiCounty #BlueEconomy #EUinKenya #MoiUniversity #SaadaTech

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Dr. Rita Nthiga Project Introduction