Lamu’s fisherfolk urged to tap diaspora skills, overseas job opportunities

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – As coastal communities grapple with the challenge of sustaining livelihoods while protecting fragile marine ecosystems, fisherfolk in Lamu County are being encouraged to acquire professional…

The call was made during the Bahari Yetu Festival, where more than 200 fisherfolk and community members drawn from 10 Beach Management Units (BMUs) gathered for discussions on fisheries, marine conservation, cultural heritage and community development.

The festival provided a platform for the State Department for Diaspora Affairs to highlight how Kenyans living abroad could contribute to coastal development through skills transfer, knowledge exchange and partnerships that connect local communities with international opportunities.

Anne Mruche, from the department’s Skills and Expertise Division, sensitised participants on its mandate, including facilitating the transfer of skills and knowledge from the Kenyan diaspora to support initiatives such as marine conservation.

Source: Capital FM