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The Fisheries and Maritime Infrastructure Development Programme aims to construct port in
Lamu, Mombasa, Kilifi and Shimoni. The Programme is projected to inject Kshs.20 billion to the
Kenyan GDP and create jobs to over 12,000 people. The Programme will construct markets, fish
processing plants and cold storage facilities.

The Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Programme aims Country Profile
to establish the Shimoni Mariculture Research Centre, operationalizing fisheries management plans The Republic of Kenya
and develop a Fishery Information System

Cooperation and Implementation of Regional/International Frameworks and Standards
Programme hopes to strengthen regional and international cooperation through:

• Implementing regional and international treaties relating to fisheries, maritime and aquaculture
• Domestication of the African Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in
Africa (Lome Charter) upon the completion of its draft Annexes. The Lome Charter aims at
preventing and suppressing IUU fishing, protecting the marine environment and promoting
sustainable Blue Economy.
• Implementing the processes of the Indian Ocean Rim Association

Aquaculture Technology and Development and Innovation Transfer Programme aims to develop
market outlets for farmed fish, promote recreational fisheries, implement a national fish breeding
programme in Ngomeni, Sagana and Kiganjo, implement the Youth Aquaculture Programme and
promote the transfer of aquaculture technology to various stakeholders.

The Research and Development Programme focusses on researching on ways to promote
investment in the Blue Economy. Other points of focusses include valuation of coastal and marine
resources, commercializing and diversifying the aquaculture species and research on maritime and
shipping affairs.

The Maritime Risk and Disaster Management Programme manages marine disaster investigations
in Kenyan waters, control marine pollution and promote the use of navigation aids for safety.

The Maritime Cluster Enterprises Development Programme focusses on establishing funds for
the different stakeholders in the maritime sectors including the Seafarers Training Fund, Shipping and
Maritime Training Fund, Cluster Development Fund and Women in Maritime Fund.

The Aquaculture Business Development Programme is a partnership between the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Kenya, implemented by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation. The Programme aims at improving food security and
nutrition among poor households engaged in aquaculture.

Opportunity for policy reforms

Considering the contribution of the private sector to the marine economy, Kenya ought to establish a
framework that will support they involvement in the maritime industry. Kenya has a Marine Insurance
Act (Cap 390) which provides for insurance of marine cargo against risk associated with sea voyage.
However, the system for the issuance of Marine Cargo Certificates is prone to fraud. Kenya needs

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