A workshop on policy making and advocacy for ocean conservation and sustainable coastal development was held in Mombasa. Discussions focused on protection of marine ecosystems such as seagrass and mangroves, and opportunities for collaboration in global platforms like the Our Ocean Conference.
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Kisauni VTC celebrated its 8th graduation ceremony. Out of the 813 graduates, 513 completed blue economy-related courses, namely Maritime Plumbing, Maritime Tourism & Hospitality, and Maritime Security. 60% secured job placements after their industrial attachments, and 25% transitioned to entrepreneurship.
Exciting news from Jumuiya's Go Blue Project! With support from the EU Delegation to Kenya, GIZ Kenya, and CAP YEI, we've launched vocational training programs in Hotel & Hospitality, Maritime Transport & Logistics, and Maritime Security in the JKP region.
The Jumuiya Economic Development Secretariat, led by Governors Mombasa, Tana River, and Taita Taveta counties, today concluded the final joint technical presentation and consultations on the 4th basis county revenue allocations (CRA) recommendations in readiness for submission to the CRA commission.
The Australian Deputy High Commissioner for East Africa, Chris Ellinger, paid a courtesy visit to the offices of Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani (JKP), marking a significant step towards enhancing ties between Australia and Kenya, particularly in the Kenyan coastal region.