How Coast will benefit from marine project

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses blue economy sector stakeholders at a Mombasa hotel during the official launch of Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project. [Courtesy]

Coast governors have agreed to support multi-billion marine projects initiated by the national government to spur the blue economy in the region and create job opportunities for the locals.

The five governors said the projects spread across five counties will be instrumental in improving the livelihoods of residents who rely on fishing.