Mangrove ecosystems play a critical role in shoreline protection, fisheries productivity, biodiversity conservation, and carbon storage. KMFRI supports their sustainable management through research on mangrove restoratio…
KMFRI marked World Fisheries Day 2025, traditionally observed on 21st November, at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Headquarters. This year's focus theme is "Catalysing Sustainable Fisheries and Responsible Aqua...
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute partnered with the National Bank of Kenya to convene a high-level discussion on sustainable blue economy financing during the WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in Mombasa. KMFR…
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute hosted the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium in Mombasa. The week-long triennial gathering brought together researchers, …
The conference provides a global platform for advancing commitments on ocean sustainability, marine biodiversity, and the blue economy. Its focus resonates with KMFRI’s role in generating scientific knowledge to support …
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute announced a change in executive leadership on September 5, 2025. Dr. James Mwandawiro Mwaluma, serving as Acting Director General, officially transferred authority to Dr.…
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute convened stakeholders at Royal Court Hotel in Mombasa (July 16–18, 2025) to discuss findings from a pilot program integrating Electronic Monitoring (EM) systems on Kenya-flag…
KMFRI partnered with the Northern Rangelands Trust to launch an innovative mud crab farming initiative in Mtagawanda village, Pate Island, Lamu.
KMFRI partnered with the Northern Rangelands Trust to introduce mud crab farming in Mtagawanda village, Pate Island, Lamu County as an alternative livelihood approach. A 12-day training program equipped community members…
Kenya has successfully piloted electronic monitoring (EM) systems on commercial fishing vessels, achieving 80% trip coverage and generating high-quality catch data.
Kenya's coastal and inland waters support multiple sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, and shipping. Growing population and economic expansion create competing demands on aquatic spaces. Marine Spatia...
The newly appointed Board Chair, Dr. Wenwa Akinyi Oranga, visited KMFRI headquarters in Mombasa following her November 2024 appointment by President William Ruto. She received a warm reception from Acting Director Gener.…
The newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hon. Ali Hassan Joho EGH visited KMFRI on his first official trip since assuming office. He was accompanied by the Mombasa Governor and …
KMFRI has published a research poster on the status of commercial fisheries in Lake Naivasha. This study tracks and assesses the commercial fishery stocks and catches from one of Kenya's most important Rift Valley ...
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) participated in the 2024 Blue Invest Africa conference held at Diamond Leisure Hotel in Kwale County. The delegation was led by Board of Management Chairman Cano.…
A new KMFRI research paper compares cage and pond systems for Nile tilapia grow-out production in Afrotropical regions, providing practical guidance for fish farmers choosing between the two production systems. The stud.…
