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Kenya bets on research to unlock maritime potential

Principal Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries State Department for Fisheries and the Blue Economy Micheni Japhet Ntiba. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL | NMG

By  WINNIE ATIENO

Correspondent

Africa and the adjacent island States have been urged to harness ocean science and research to optimally utilise the huge untapped potential of the blue economy.

Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy Principal Secretary Prof Micheni Ntiba said experts from the region and partners should deliberate on ways to enable the maritime sector make its rightful contribution to the economy and help boost livelihoods.

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