By Afrireport 
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to transforming ambitious blue economy goals into tangible action during a high level ocean investment meeting held in Davos, Switzerland.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, brought together global leaders, investors, development partners and policymakers focused on mobilising sustainable financing for ocean based industries.
Speaking at the forum, CS Kinyanjui emphasized that Kenya is ready to move beyond policy conversations. The country is prepared for implementation. He noted that the country’s vast ocean and inland water resources remain largely underutilised.
He highlighted the blue economy as a key pillar in Kenya’s economic transformation agenda, with the potential to create jobs, boost exports, enhance food security, and promote environmental sustainability.
Kinyanjui told participants that Kenya is actively seeking global partnerships. These partnerships can unlock affordable and long-term financing for ocean-related investments. These include fisheries, maritime transport, coastal tourism, renewable ocean energy, and marine conservation.
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He stressed that sustainable financing is critical to balancing economic growth with the protection of marine ecosystems that millions of livelihoods depend on.
The CS also outlined Kenya’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving the investment climate in the blue economy sector.
These include strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing port and logistics infrastructure, promoting value addition in fisheries, and supporting coastal communities through skills development and access to markets.
He noted that collaboration between government, the private sector, and international partners is essential for scaling up impact.
Kenya’s participation in the ocean investment meeting comes at a time when countries are under increasing pressure to deliver climate resilient development models.
Kinyanjui pointed out that ocean based solutions offer a unique opportunity to address climate change while driving inclusive economic growth, particularly for developing nations.
He further called on global investors to view Africa’s blue economy not as a risk, but as a frontier of opportunity backed by innovation, youthful populations, and growing regional markets.
According to the CS, Kenya is positioning itself as a regional hub for sustainable ocean investment in East Africa.
The Davos engagement underscores Kenya’s broader strategy of leveraging international platforms to attract investment, deepen partnerships and ensure that economic ambition is matched with practical action on the ground.
