Initiatives & Programmes

Transformative programmes building a prosperous Kenya from the ocean up.

Blue Economy Strategy 2030

Kenya's coastline is 600+ km of untapped economic potential. The Blue Economy Strategy 2030 is CS Joho's flagship plan to position Kenya as the leading maritime economy in East Africa — through sustainable fisheries, maritime trade, ocean tourism, and offshore energy.

Fisheries
Formalise artisanal fishing, cold-chain infrastructure, export growth.
Maritime Trade
Position Mombasa as EAC's premier logistics gateway.
Ocean Energy
Explore offshore renewable energy potential along the EEZ.
Blue Tourism
Marine parks, dive tourism, cruise ship investment.
Blue Economy

Mining Sector Reforms

Kenya is mineral-rich but revenue-poor. CS Joho's mining reforms aim to change that — formalising artisanal & small-scale mining (ASM), creating transparent licensing, and ensuring communities where minerals are extracted receive their rightful share.

  • Mining (Amendment) Bill 2025 — tabled in Parliament
  • ASM formalisation: 100,000 registered miners target
  • Community royalty framework — 10% to host communities
  • Mining transparency portal — public license tracking
  • Youth mining skills training in 8 counties
Mining Reforms

Maritime Affairs & Port Development

Port of Mombasa Expansion

KSh 80 billion upgrade to increase cargo handling capacity from 35M to 60M tonnes annually.

EEZ Maritime Security

Joint Kenya-IMO protocol protecting Kenya's 200nm Exclusive Economic Zone from illegal fishing.

International Partnerships

Bilateral maritime trade agreements with UAE, India, China, and EU member states.

Shipbuilding & Repair Hub

Vision to establish East Africa's first commercial shipyard at Mombasa by 2028.

Maritime Skills Academy

Training 5,000 Kenyans annually in seafaring, marine engineering and port logistics.

Coastal Environment

Plastic-free coastline campaign and coral reef restoration programme along the EEZ.

Youth Empowerment

Kenya's greatest resource is its young people. Through both government programmes and the Hassan Joho Foundation, over 50,000 coastal youth have been reached with education, skills training and entrepreneurship support.

Joho Foundation →
500+
University Scholarships (2025)
3,000+
TVET Bursaries Awarded
12,000
Youth Jobs via County Initiatives
200+
SME Startups Funded