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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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