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IFAD highlights fisheries sector’s economic potential

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IFAD highlights fisheries sector’s economic potential

The organisation explained that its strategy goes beyond increasing fish production, with investments also targeting sustainable management of natural resources, post-harvest infrastructure and stronger connections between producers and markets

By Chrispho Owuor 17 Aug 2026

Ruto pledges Sh142 billion investment to unlock Kenya’s blue economy potential

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Ruto pledges Sh142 billion investment to unlock Kenya’s blue economy potential

Ruto said the decision to focus on the blue economy was made three years ago after the government identified that the sector had not been contributing enough to national growth and development.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 20 Jun 2026

From left to centre, PS Betsy Njagi poses with departmental CEOs and directors during the presentation of Budget Policy Statements in Parliament on April 25, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I

PS Njagi seeks additional Sh1.66bn for Blue Economy department

The State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries has asked Parliament for an extra Sh1.66 billion after National Treasury allocated Sh3.08 billion for 2026/27 development, below projected needs of Sh4.74 billion.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 25 May 2026