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DP Kindiki: IEBC will protect will of Kenyans in 2027 vote
Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, despite opposition from rivals at the time.
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PS Millah flags risks to maritime growth over Sh19.8bn funding gap
The PS noted that the department had originally required a higher allocation but was still working within a Budget Policy Statement ceiling of Sh 6.383 billion, leaving several key programmes underfunded.
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Counties should invest beyond support roles in Kenya’s maritime growth - Aligula
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Aligula said counties must move beyond basic support roles and actively invest in infrastructure such as landing sites, ice plants and fish processing facilities to strengthen the value chain.
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Kenya exploiting less than 13% of fish potential despite vast maritime resources, Aligula says
Eric Aligula, Head of the Oceans and Blue Economy in the Office of the President, says Kenya’s blue economy contributes about 2% of GDP. He cites weak infrastructure and less than 13% fisheries exploitation.
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Inside Kenya-Italy four-year action plan
Kenya and Italy have signed an Action Plan 2026–2029 in Rome under the Mattei Plan for Africa, expanding cooperation in political dialogue, trade and investment, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
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Recurrent spending concerns rise over Sh100 million Maritime Academy allocation
The Principal Secretary Aden Millah when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure said that the total budget has increased from Sh5,684 million to Sh5,754 million (Sh5.75 billion).
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Kindiki announces Sh650 million boost for Homa Bay fisherfolk
The Sh450 million allocation will fund the development of fish landing facilities at Nyandiwa, Kakula and Mainuga
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Counties push for sweeping changes to Fisheries Bill to safeguard devolution
In submissions presented before the Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation led by the Chairperson, Kangogo Bowen (Marakwet East), the stakeholders have called for clearer recognition of county governments in fisheries management, noting that fisheries is a devolved function under the Constitution’s Fourth Schedule.
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Kenya, Italy sign blue economy MoU to boost fisheries, research
The agreement was formalized during the official launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation Africa Office in Nairobi, attended by Anna Maria Bernini, Italy’s Minister of University and Research and Principal Secretary for the State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Njagi, among other officials.
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Mombasa eyes Blue Economy hub status ahead of World Ocean Conference
The County Government of Mombasa views international cooperation as a critical pillar in addressing climate change, marine pollution, and the sustainable use of ocean resources.