The Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Fish Port project in Kwale will be complete by March this year, the government has said.

The project is set to offer hope to fisher folk in the coastal counties.

Speaking on Tuesday in Kwale, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the project is key to plans to increase earnings from the blue economy to Sh150 billion in three years.

Kindiki said Kenya earns Sh37 billion from its 142, 400 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and this will increase to Sh80 billion by the end of next year.