Comred

In the quiet fishing community of Jimbo, Mwambwiza Tuweni stands out from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Despite losing his sight in 2023, Tuweni's passion & commitment to sustainable fishing and marine conservation remains unwavering.

Read about his inspirational journey from a dedicated fish catch data collector to a leader and mentor.


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Kenya’s population is approximately 50 million with over 60% under 35 years. Yet, youth unemployment is at a staggering 35% compared to the overall national rate of 12%, while our fisheries sector is only tapping into 30% of its potential.

Dive into our latest blog and discover how investing in youth leadership can reshape the future of small-scale fisheries, boost the economy and how youths are transforming their communities and driving sustainable change in the blue economy.

Blog: https://www.comred.or.ke/post/why-youths-matter-in-bmu-leadership

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Milestone update!

We’re ecstatic to announce the 3rd successful opening of the Munje octopus fishery closure, which was full of exciting firsts:

The unveiling of the brand-new Munje Beach Management Unit patrol boat, with support from Blue Ventures was flagged off by the Kwale county governor H.E. Fatuma Achani. The boat will strengthen their conservation efforts not just for the octopus closure but across their entire conservation area.

An inspiring cross-learning experience between the Munje male gleaners and female octopus gleaners from Mkwiro BMU came together with Munje BMU’s female members. These women braved the waves to learn from Mkwiro women who have experience in octopus fishing and have recently kicked off a similar initiative in Mkwiro. Together, they broke cultural barriers and paved the way for improved advocacy for women in marine resource access and utilization.

This day marks a leap forward in community-driven marine conservation and gender inclusivity.

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