𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐘 𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝟏𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The House this morning received the response to a Statement sought by MCA for Shanzu Hon. Allen Katana on Wednesday, 19th, August 2026, during the 72nd sitting.

The statement in accordance with Standing Order 47(2)(c), sought information on the nature, type, funding and social benefits of projects undertaken by the Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock in Mombasa County from 2022 to date.

The Chief Officer reported progress in five thematic areas:

1.  Fisheries Sub-projects

2.  Livestock Sub-projects

3.  Crops and SMEs Sub-projects

4.  Environmental Sub-projects

5.  Social Sub-projects

The Assembly was informed eight projects have been fully completed:

1.  Installation of solar street lights - Junda Ward

2.  Construction of JSS classroom - Mtopanga Ward

3.  Construction of 2 classroom blocks at Kashani Primary School - Kisauni

4.  Construction of special unit classrooms - Mwijabu Primary School

5.  Installation of waste incinerator - Tudor Level 4 Hospital

6.  Construction of a fish market - Likoni Ferry

7.  Borehole drilling - Magongo, Changamwe

8.  Construction and equipping of Blue Economy classrooms - Mtongwe TVC

The comprehensive report presented to the Assembly by Hon. Pamela Ojala emphasized capacity building through refresher training, improved monitoring through KOBO tools and county-level dashboards, and stronger linkages between aquaculture groups and local suppliers to ensure access to quality, affordable inputs.

It further called for fast-tracking implementation through improved monitoring and reporting, NEMA compliance, timely payments, stronger inter-departmental coordination, enhanced market linkages, adoption of digital tools, and private sector partnerships.

The Mombasa County Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) has put in place a structured Monitoring and Evaluation system with field supervision by County Technical Officers (CTOs) and Extension Officers, mandatory production reporting via the KOBO tracker, and monthly performance reports.

In conclusion, the KEMFSED project has significantly improved livelihoods, promoted gender inclusion and strengthened fisheries governance, with continued focus required on capacity building, market access and prudent fund utilization for sustainable impact.

In his communication, the Speaker, advised Hon. Allen Katana that should he be unsatisfied with the response, he is at liberty to submit a further request for consideration.