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Illegal fishing poses major threat to Kenya’s budding blue economy

State has been urged to address logistical challenges at Mombasa port and along the transport chain to make the country competitive

As the glamour and glitz of hosting the Blue Economy Conference and the side shows that went with it, including Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s strange accent, fade, Kenya has been left with a lot to ponder.

This includes its polluted waters, declining fishing industry and a warning call on the threat to fishing communities.

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