The state department for Blue Economy and Fisheries is constructing a Sh252 million modern fish landing site in the coastal county of Kwale.
Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho launched the project funded through the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project at Mwaepe, Kinondo Ward, Msambweni Sub County.
The Sh10 billion KEMFSED project is being implemented by the State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries with support from the World Bank, while the project duration is 2020-2025.
The fishery infrastructure projects are being implemented in the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu to enable fisher folks to increase catches and improve livelihood activities in coastal communities.