Our webinar “Business Opportunities in Kenya: Maritime and Blue Economy” was nothing short of inspiring! Our thanks go to our incredible line-up of speakers who shared their insights on this vital and growing area of opportunity including:
Amb. Nancy Karigithu – Advisor of the Blue Economy, Executive Office of the President of Kenya
Douglas Lang – Scottish Maritime Cluster
James Mwangi – Gatsby Africa
Faraaz Charania – Best Energy Kenya
From harnessing the potential of offshore renewable energy to exploring sustainable fishing practices and port development, the discussions were as rich as the oceans themselves. A massive thank you to our speakers for their informative and thought-provoking contributions—your expertise made this session a true deep dive into the sector’s future.
📌 Spotlight on Kenya:
We heard about:
How the blue economy goes beyond sector silos including value add to existing developments, future use including wind energy, luxury tourism and marines and responding to challenges
Sport fishing and tourism with Malinda being the only place that offers the best chance of a ‘fantasy slam’
Seaweed cultivation across the 15 sites in Kenya suitable for harvesting seaweed and establishing seaweed farms as well as new industrial fisheries harvesting methods
Ship management, building, cruise tourism in line with port development and the green transformation
How East Africa is the next growth frontier for caged tilapia farming with the large and widening supply gap for fish in the region and the promising opportunities
How Gatsby Africa has supported feasibility studies and seed capitals to help establish a large scale fish farm which, in turn, has helped increase the mass of skilled workers in the sector
The attractive commercial performance to help with the unfulfilled latent demand in East Africa with the population likely to double in the next 30 years
The importance of clean and green energy use in these sectors along with building an environment that is more energy-efficient and more sustainable
Closer to home, Scotland’s maritime and blue economy industries offer a wealth of expertise and innovation. Organisations like the Scottish Maritime Cluster are championing collaboration across the sector, driving advancements in areas like shipbuilding, marine technology and offshore energy.
Thanks to the team from the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya for your partnership, support and input; it’s always a pleasure!
If you missed today’s session, stay tuned for updates on future webinars and international trade missions as we continue to explore ways to connect Scotland and Africa through our unrivalled network.
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