Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

🌊 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 🐟
📢 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺.
Did you know that in many small-scale fisheries, not all harvested fish reach the consumer due to risks in the entire value chain?
Post-harvest loss isn't just a waste of food; it’s also a waste of labor, water, and precious aquatic resources. It undermines the livelihoods of millions and threatens regional food and nutrition security.

As we head toward the 3rd Aquatic Resources & Blue Economy Conference (ARBEC III) in Nairobi, Kenya, we are looking for the brightest minds to share data-driven solutions and innovative technologies to tackle this critical challenge.

Bring your 🔬 research to the global stage! by submitting your abstract through https://zurl.co/HyHJC

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬.
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya
📅Conference Dates: 23rd – 27th November 2026
📅🕜 Abstract Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026 ⚠️

Kenya Fisheries Service The Nature Conservancy in Africa
Comred UNEP-Nairobi Convention Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)

KMFRI Sagana team led by the Centre Director Dr Domitila Kyule and senior Research Scientist Dr Jacob Abwao today hosted the Climate-Resilient Aquaculture systems for Africa(CASA) implementing team from Worldfish and county governments. The meeting geared towards fostering cross-county alignment, strengthening institutional coordination and securing commitment for the effective implementation of the CASA Project.

The workshop sought to provide an overview of the CASA initiative and its proposed interventions, to facilitate alignment with the county development priorities and policy frameworks, promote collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, support formal approval and buy-in for project implementation.

KMFRI is an implementing partner in the CASA Project and the project has brought together different counties including; Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, TharakaNithi and Meru.

📢 Call for Abstracts Deadline Fast Approaching! 16 days to go!

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🐟 On Climate-Smart Aquaculture
Submit your abstract on hatchery technology, climate-adapted species, feed formulation, biosecurity, or integrated aquaculture systems for consideration at the upcoming Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) OFFICIAL ARBEC III Conference.

This is your chance to present your research to a global audience and contribute to advancing knowledge in aquatic resources and blue economy sustainability.

Submit by 30th May, 2026, via www.kmfri.go.ke

Government of Kenya Spokesperson Technical University of Mombasa - TUM friends Department of Animal and Fisheries Sciences- Maseno University CORDIO East Africa The Nature Conservancy

KMFRI Kegati conducted an introductory session for students from various universities who will be undertaking industrial attachment at the Centre . As a diverse and multidisciplinary field, aquaculture offers a unique opportunity for the admitted students to gain hands-on industrial skills, practical experience, and professional exposure that complement the academic training offered by institutions of higher learning.

📢 Call for Abstracts Now Open: Important Dates

The third edition of East Africa’s premier scientific platform, the Aquatic Resources and Blue Economy Conference , is set to take place this November under the theme “Science, Innovation and Partnerships for Resilient Blue Economies” .

Organized by this year’s conference promises to be bigger and more impactful, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the region and beyond.

To submit your abstract, please visit https://zurl.co/WFPd5
and book a slot to share your research insights with a global audience.

KMFRI Kegati station joined Kisii University Innovation Week where we participated in the dissemination of aquaculture research outputs. The week-long engagement with students, researchers, and the wider public provided a valuable platform to promote aquaculture technologies and innovations for sustainable food and nutritional security, while enhancing livelihoods through science-driven solutions.

KMFRI Kisumu Centre was delighted to host microbiology students from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology for an educational visit.

The students gained valuable insights into KMFRI’s mandate and cutting-edge research, including visiting our laboratories where students explored advanced equipment and learned how science drives sustainable management of Kenya’s freshwater ecosystems.

Moments like these strengthen the bridge between in class learning and real world research.
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Strengthening partnerships for a thriving Blue Economy 🌊🤝
KMFRI Mombasa Headquarters had the pleasure of hosting the Coast leadership of Cooperative Bank of Kenya for a courtesy visit aimed at deepening collaboration and exploring innovative financing pathways for research and community development.

The delegation was received by the Director General, Dr. Paul O***a, where discussions centered on how financial institutions can play a transformative role in supporting research investment ideas within coastal communities. Key focus areas included building structured financing models to support communities in growing and commercializing scientific innovations, and enhancing financial inclusion through tailored solutions.

The engagement also highlighted the importance of developing a clear roadmap for collaboration, strengthening KMFRI’s position as a strategic partner, and leveraging opportunities for joint initiatives such as financial literacy programs and staff capacity building.

This visit comes at a pivotal moment as Kenya prepares to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference, the first in Africa, and the upcoming 3rd Aquatic Resources & Blue Economy Conference (ARBEC III) this June and November 2026, respectively. As KMFRI continues to position itself regionally and globally, partnerships with financial institutions remain key to unlocking investments, advancing ocean science, and driving sustainable livelihoods.

Together, we are building bridges between science, finance, and community impact.
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KMFRI convened a high-level Strategic Breakfast at Mombasa Beach Hotel, bringing together financial institutions from banks, insurance firms, and Saccos to unlock the financing potential of the Blue Economy ahead of the Our Ocean Conference.

Led by the Director General, Dr. Paul O***a, the engagement underscored a powerful message: Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future, which is not just a theme, it is a call to invest, innovate, and lead. As Kenya prepares to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference, the first in Africa and on our Coast, financial institutions have a unique opportunity to position themselves at the forefront of blue bonds and sustainability linked-ocean financing.

The upcoming Science and Research Symposium, hosted by the Government of Kenya's State Department of Blue Economy and Fisheries through KMFRI, will take place from June 14 to June 15, 2026. This event will bring together 300 global experts ahead of the main conference, providing an excellent platform for visibility, co-branding, and thought leadership in climate and ocean sustainability.

Join us in partnering, sponsoring, and supporting the scientific symposium as we shape the future of ocean sustainability together.
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Science in action!
Today at KMFRI, Mombasa, CEO Dr. Paul O***a welcomed the MESCAL Project team on a courtesy call.

Multiscale connectivity at species and community levels to achieve conservation goals under climate change in the Western Indian Ocean (MESCAL) is a 3-year collaboration bringing together 10 funded partners across Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, and France.

The project is focused on exploring how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) enhance the resilience of fish populations in a changing climate.

The KMFRI team, led by Chief Scientist Dr. Gladys Okemwa, includes a multidisciplinary group of experts: Dr. James Mwaluma (fish larval ecology), Dr. Jacob Ochiewo (socioeconomics), and Dr. Thomas Mkare (genomics). This week, they are working closely with IRD’s Dr. Thomas Lamy (Project Manager) to co-develop PhD student Theo Eychenne’s work and further refine the research strategy.