Republic of Kenya — Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs
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Who we are

The State Department for the Blue Economy (SDBE) sits within the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. We coordinate the country's policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the fisheries industry and the broader blue economy.

Strategic priorities

  • Sustainable fisheries development
  • Maritime affairs and the shipping industry
  • Aquaculture promotion
  • Marine research and innovation
  • Public-private partnerships