An Assessment of the Status of Blue Economy Sectors in Kenya
University of Nairobi
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Abstract: Blue economy is among the most important sectors of the economy in globally and in Kenya as well. SDG 14: ?Life below water? covers fisheries, tourism, oil and gas development, renewable energy, and other maritime activities Its contribution is immense and thus has been receiving a lot of attention lately (COP 9 held in Kenya in August 2018 and SBEC in November 2018). SBEC revolved to work towards economically vibrant, inclusive and socially environmentally resilient blue/ocean economy Kenya on its part resolved to establish at the University of Nairobi an Institute for Blue Economy and Ocean Studies (IBEOS) (The Maritime Centre/Fish force Academy) to undertake research, offer technical assistance and capacity building in all ocean matters, and sustainable use of its resources.