Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1979 by the Science and Technology Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya, which has since been repealed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 which has recognized KMFRI as a national research institution under section 56, fourth schedule.

Jacob Ochiewo (PhD)

Current job title:

Assistant Director, Socioeconomics and Planning at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Dr. Ochiewo has competencies in Development studies, socioeconomic surveys, environmental economics including economic valuation of natural resources, causal chain analysis, project design and implementation, community development, governance, and natural resource policy analysis.

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Jacob Ochiewo

Forum of Academic and Research Institutions in the Western Indian Ocean Region (FARI)

Organization/Institution/Project linked to:

Nairobi Convention

FARI was established under the Fourth Conference of Parties (COP) of the Nairobi Convention Decision CP 4/ parts 3 and 4 which directed the Secretariat of the Nairobi Convention, in collaboration with other organizations, to facilitate the establishment of the network of academic and research institutions in the region. Further COP Decisions emphasized on the importance of FARI: Decision CP 7/17 of the seventh Conference of Parties (COP) to the Nairobi Convention which requested the secretariat to hold, and encourage partners to support, regular science to policy dialogues; The Eight Conference of Parties decision CP 8/12 also requested for the establishment of a dialogue platform to strengthen links between science, policy and action and mandated FARI to act as a technical and advisory body for the platform.

FARI provides a framework for

(i) Facilitating sharing of information between institutions and the Nairobi Convention and other regional processes, (ii) Offering scientific and technical advice on priorities for management, assessment and information dissemination to the regional initiatives,

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Department of Zoology – University of Nairobi, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Faculty of Aquatic Science and Technology (FAST) – University of Dar es Salaam, Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) - University of Dar es Salaam, Oceanographic Research Institute of South Africa (ORI), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO), Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)

Towards Integrated Spatial Planning For Sustainable Management Of Coastal And Marine Resources In Kilifi County, Kenya

Implementing organisation:

World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya)

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Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Project(s) linked to:

WIOSAP

Tags :

Spatial Planning, Sustainable management of coastal and marine resources, Coastal and marine resources, ICZM, ICZM Action plan, Critical Ecologically Significant Areas

Kenya's coastal and marine resources provide numerous benefits to coastal communities, including food, employment, protection from climate change, and more. However, inclusive planning. development, and management of resources is imperative to ensure that these benefits can be enjoyed by future generations of Kenyans.

Project Status:

Under Implementation/Ongoing

Country of implementation:

Kenya

Improving Mtwapa Creek water quality by use of Constructed Wetland Wastewater Treatment Technology in Shimo la Tewa – IMCoW Project

Implementing organisation:

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Type of implementing organization:

Government ministries, departments & institutions

Project(s) linked to:

WIOSAP

Tags :

water quality, wetlands ecosystem, Wetland wastewater treatment technology, sediment quality

Marine and coastal ecosystems are impacted by natural and anthropogenic stressors. Discharge of domestic, industrial and agricultural wastes into marine ecosystems results in deterioration of water and sediment quality with negative impacts on ecosystem integrity, biodiversity conservation, shoreline stability, community livelihood, and revenue generation. Mtwapa Creek, an Indian Ocean inlet along the Kenya coast receives wastewater from point and non-point sources resulting in deteriorating water quality.

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Under Implementation/Ongoing

Country of implementation:

Kenya

James G. Kairo

Current job title:

Chief Scientist

Areas of expertise:

Climate change, Mangroves, Primary productivity, Remote Sensing/Geographical Information Systems, Seagrass

Member of:

Critical Habitats Task Force

Institution(s) associated with the expert:

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

I am a marine ecologist with bias towards conservation, rehabilitation and sustainable utilisation of mangrove resources. I have developed expertise in the field of ecological mangroves restoration, carbon financing, integrated coastal area management, climate change mitigation/adaptations, and integrated management of mangrove areas.

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James G. Kairo

Charles Kosore

Current job title:

Research Scientist

Areas of expertise:

Waste Management

Institution(s) associated with the expert:

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

I'm an environmental analytical chemist with a special interest in microplastics pollution in East African marine waters and is currently in the final year undertaking a Ph.D. in Environmental Analytical Chemistry at Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya, studying microplastic pollution in water, sediments and looking into possible risks of microplastics in the marine environment.

Ednah Nyakerario Onkundi

Current job title:

ICT & Quality Practitioner

Areas of expertise:

Information Management Strategy Working Group, Telecommunications

Institution(s) associated with the expert:

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Ednah is a skilled, knowledgeable and self-driven ICT Specialist with an excellent quality management background. She is also a Certified Lead Quality Auditor and a Certified Computing Practitioner. Additionally, Ednah is a member of the National Quality Institute. She has been working as a Systems Administrator for 15 years and as a Management Representative for Quality systems and Risk Management. Ednah Nyakerario Onkundi holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Systems and more than eight years of ICT Specialist experience.