Kenya is harnessing its vast aquatic resources to drive economic growth through the blue economy—an approach that sustainably utilizes ocean, lake, and river ecosystems. This sector encompasses fisheries, maritime transport, tourism, renewable energy, and marine conservation.The Lawyer Africa

The government's ambition is to triple annual blue economy revenues from KSh 37.6 billion to KSh 120 billion. Significant investments are being made in infrastructure, such as fish landing sites along the coast and inland water bodies, and in projects like the Kabonyo-Kanyagwal fish initiative in Kisumu. The Star+1Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.+1

In July 2024, Kenya hosted the BlueInvest Africa conference in Kwale County, a business-to-business event supported by the European Union. This platform connected African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with investors, focusing on sectors like aquaculture, maritime logistics, marine technology, and pollution control. blueradio.co.ke+8European External Action Service+8European External Action Service+8European External Action Service

The Go Blue Project, a €25 million initiative co-funded by the EU, is advancing sustainable coastal development across six Kenyan counties: Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, and Taita Taveta. It emphasizes land-sea planning, waste management, and community engagement. UNEP - UN Environment Programmegoblue.co.ke

Kenya's blue economy strategy aligns with its Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 14, which advocates for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources. Council of Governors

With continued investment and innovation, Kenya's blue economy holds the promise of sustainable prosperity for its coastal and inland communities.