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The Aquatic Resources and
Blue Economy Conference (ARBEC), will be held in Kisumu, Kenya, in November 2022

Important conference dates

15^th August, 2022 - Abstract submission

28^thNov - 1^st Dec 2022 - Conference date

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Aquaculture

Synopsis of aquaculture in Kenya: Some gamechangers for the industry

Aquaculture Needs Assessment Kilifi County (Kenya)

State of Aquaculture in Kenya 2021 Report

Project Report- Building a Strategic framework for Aquaculture Education

Policy Framework for Aquaculture Education in Kenya

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On 5th August 2022. Prof James Njiru CEO-KMFRI had a collaborative meeting with Mr. K. Takarijanto Counsel Republic of Indonesia.
KMFRI Kegati hosts the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kenya in the Hellenic Republic (Greece) Mrs Vicky Pantazopoulou met the Assistant Director of Freshwater Aquaculture (Dr Paul Orina) to discuss possible research collaboration between KMFRI and Greek institutions.
KMFRI CEO, Prof. James Njiru with participants during a workshop in Kisumu on Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) project. KMFRI is collaborating with Kisii University and Bowling Green State University, USA.
CS, Sports and Heritage - Amb. Amina Mohamed (R), KMFRI CEO Prof. James Njiru, PS State Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy, Dr. Fred Owino among others, after the side event on Blue Economy investment sports and the Environment.
On 30th May 2022 KMFRI CEO Prof James Njiru (standing 4th left) launched Beach cleanups and community awareness at Congo Beach, Ukunda, Kwale County.
KMFRI in partnership with Kitanda Vzw handed over a fish farming project to the residents of Bamba, Kavunzoni, Goshi location in Kilifi county on 23rd May, 2022.
KMFRI CEO, Prof James Njiru (right) exchange collaboration documents with President of National Institute of Oceanography (NIOF) of Egypt Prof. Amr Hamouda during the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) Africa chapter meeting in Cairo, Egypt on 10th May, 2022
KMFRI CEO Prof. James Njiru (2nd left) met with Prof. Stuart Hamilton (middle) of Salisbury University in the United States today at the KMFRI Nairobi offices to discuss collaboration on new projects.
KMFRI CEO Prof. James Njiru (right) with NHIF CEO Dr. Peter Kamunyo during a meeting on 26th January, 2022 to discuss the enhanced comprehensive medical insurance cover for KMFRI staff

Welcome to KMFRI

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1979 by the Science and Technology Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya, which has since been repealed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 which has recognized KMFRI as a national research institution under section 56, fourth schedule. KMFRI's mandate is to undertake research in "marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanography", in order to provide scientific data and information for sustainable development of the Blue Economy........[Read more]

RV Mtafiti

RV Mtafiti is a deep sea research vessel donated by the Belgium Government and commissioned by HE President Uhuru Kenyatta on January 27, 2014. The vessel, whose length is 55.6m, is a multi-disciplinary oceanographic research vessel that plays a crucial role in the collection of ocean data and information in support of research into understanding the physical, chemical, and biological processes in the ocean as well as the scientific study of the role of the oceans in weather and climate. RV Mtafiti is therefore designed for fisheries acoustic research, oceanographic, hydrographic and geological investigations.

The vessel is equipped with two research laboratories: a biological and fisheries laboratory, and an oceanography and chemical research laboratory. It can therefore conduct:

1. Fish stock assessment surveys

2. Ocean productivity surveys

3. Marine biodiversity surveys

4. Environmental & pollution monitoring

5. Seabed mapping

6. Benthic mapping

7. Sediment surveys

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