PUBLIC NOTICE ON FAKE JOBS RECRUITMENT
social media by individuals/entities purporting to be officials/representatives
of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI).
Ngomeni fish landing site
inland fisheries. They provide a location for first point of sale for
products and provide a place where fishers can leave their boats and
obtain supplies such as food, fuel and ice.
Cage system in fish farming
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Mangrove Blue Carbon project
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria
of Sweden in Gazi Bay where the Royals had visited the KMFRI-supported Mikoko Pamoja Project on 22nd November 2022
Aquaculture farming
cash crops for many farmers. Fish are raised
for food, bait, and pets.
Main research areas
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Corporation established in 1979 by the Science and Technology Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya, which has since been repealed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 which has recognized KMFRI as a national research institution under section 56, fourth schedule.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
Fish stock assessment
Plastics pollution
Cage culture
Fisheries biology
Post harvest losses and value addition
Community involvement
Media updates
KMFRI rolls out 13 new products to benefit fish farmers
Mangrove Conservation
KMFRI uses black solder flies to recycle organic wastes
Events and News
On 11th May 2023, CS Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hon Salim Mvurya is briefed by PS SDBE&F Ms. Betsy Njagi on the ongoing Indian Ocean Tuna Commission Meeting (IOTC) in Mauritius. Present included-CEO KMFRI Prof James Njiru and other fisheries experts
On 8th March 2023, Hon Salim Mvurya CS Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs met Chairmen of all SAGAs under State Department of Blue Economy and Fisheries with a message that the SAGAs must deliver
The CS, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hon. Salim Mvurya accompanied by the PS, State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries, Madam Betsy Muthoni Njagi today held a meeting with the Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of State Agencies within the State Department (KMFRI, KeFS, KFMA, KFIC & FLTF).
KMFRI CEO Prof. James Njiru met with Chinese Delegation led by Director General Ms Fang Yinxia (C) for Second Institute of Oceanography (SIO) on 18th March 2023. They discussed on establishing a China-Africa Blue Economy Centre at KMFRI.
Plastic pollution awareness campaign
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On 20th April, 2023, PS State Department of Blue Economy and Fisheries led delegates of the Republic of Kenya at the 5th Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectoral Council of Ministers (FaSCoM) in Kampala.
On 27th May Mr Rodney Rogers the President of Bowling Green State University and his wife visited KMFRI Kisumu. KMFRI is patnering with BGSU, Kisii University and Technical Univerity of kenya on a water quality project on Lake victoria funded by USA Government
On 8th March 2023, Hon Salim Mvurya CS Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs met CEOs in the State Department of Blue Economy and Fisheries with a message that the SAGAs must deliver
On 14th March 2023 CEO KMFRI was handed over keys for Mutonga Riverine Station in Tharaka-Nithi. The ground floor is completed with labs and offices; the building was handed over to KMFRI by the project Manager Mr A. Munene. Witnessing the occasion were teams from procurement planning and finance
On 22nd March 2023 CEO-KMFRI attended a meeting in a hotel in Mombasa on contribution of Maritime Sector to Kenya’s Blue Economy which was graced by Governor of Lamu HE Isaa Timamy (2nd left) the current Chairman of Council of Governors on Blue Economy
On 28th March 2023, KMFRI CEO Prof. James Njiru (right) met with the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) boss Amin Mohamed Ibrahim at DCI HQs to discuss issues touching KMFRI
