Kenya Fisheries Service

Organization type
Government
Acronym
KEFS

The Kenya Fisheries Service is a body corporate established under the Fisheries Management and Development Act No. 35 of 2016. The purpose of the Service is to Conserve, Manage and Develop Kenya Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources

Our Functions

  • Ensure the appropriate conservation development of standards on management, sustainable use, development and protection of the fisheries resources;

  • Formulate and monitor the implementation of policies regarding the conservation, management and utilization of all fisheries resources;

  • Develop standards for the management of all fisheries and aquaculture activities and fishing related activities;

  • Develop guidelines for the preparation of fisheries specific management plans for the Kenya fishery waters;