Empowering Fishers: 58 Receive Coxswain III Certification
Congratulations to the 58 fishermen who have successfully completed the Coxswain III certification programme at the Kisumu Maritime Centre! As beneficiaries of the KEMFSED project, these skilled fishermen have also received a modern offshore fishing boat, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance...
Community-Led Mariculture Project Transforms Livelihoods in Kilifi County
In the coastal village of Kakuluni, Mnarani Ward, a community-driven project has transformed the lives of local families through innovative mariculture practices. The Ihaleni Kakuluni Conservation Self-Help Group has emerged as a model of success, leveraging government support to overcome challenges and achieve increased fish...
KEMFSED Grant Hatches Poultry Success in Rabai
Derrick Kinakwa, a 37-year-old member of the Misufini Youth Group in Rabai Kisurutini ward, has not only turned his life around but has also become a beacon of hope for many through a poultry farming venture supported by the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development...
Empowering Women, Boosting Fisheries: Rukia Pamba Juma’s Inspiring Journey with the Pweza Women Group
Born into a family deeply rooted in the fishing tradition, Rukia Pamba Juma has emerged as a guiding light for the Pweza Women Group in Kilifi County since its inception in 2019. As a mother of eight with over two decades of experience in the fishing...