Blue economy

The blue economy is an emerging sector in Kenya, enabling sustainable development and job creation. Kenya provides investment opportunities across various subsectors including fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, and marine biotechnology.

Sector snapshot
1%
GDP contribution
21.6%
Growth in fish landed from marine sources (2024)
$1.2Bn
Economic contribution by 2027
$45Mn
Exports (2024)
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Laban Mburu
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Investment opportunities in this sector include

Fisheries
Aquaculture
Maritime transport and shipbuilding

Latest blue economy opportunities

Blue economy Infrastructure
816Mn
Validated concept
Lamu

Lamu water desalination plant

120,000 m³/day desalination plant under BOT with mineral recovery.

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