The increasing global demand for seaweed is driving its production in East Africa. Kibuyuni Seaweed farmers in Kwale, Kenya - most of whom are women - are exploiting this global demand by farming and exporting this valuable aquatic plant
Seaweed is a key ingredient of pharmaceutical, cleaning and personal care products like lotions and toothpaste. Kibuyuni village in Kwale County of Kenya have found a way of processing seaweed into various products.
Sustainable development of crab fishery provides a potential area for the blue economy development in Kenya. The Dabaso community in Kenya’s coastal county of Kilifi have found a way of fattening crabs and selling its various products in their restaurant.
With the devolution of the aquaculture sector to counties, there are lots of opportunities for young people, especially young women to engage in aquaculture production and value chain linkages. Umoja Self-Help Group in Kibokoni area of Kilifi County is taking full advantage of these opportunities to improve their socio-economic metrics
Addressing barriers for the empowerment of fisher women in Kenya's coastal region through adoption of climate-smart Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) of seaweed and fish for improved livelihood and resilience.