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New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy

The East African region loses over Sh53.535 billion annually to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. [File, Standard]

Steeped in maritime heritage and livelihoods, East Africa’s coastline—from the storied Swahili trading cities to bustling modern fishing communities—has long relied on the ocean for sustenance and prosperity.

Yet today, this marine lifeline teeters under the weight of unchecked pressures: from climate threats to widespread illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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