SCHEDULE DETAILS Blue Economy Summit Program
Schedule Details Information of Event Schedule
Guest arrival, Registration, Entertainment and Tour of exhibitions
National Anthem. Opening Prayers and Welcome
Blue Economy Summit Overview and Documentary
Kenneth Njihia
Keynote Address
David Ogiga
Halima Shaaban
Kris Ansin
Olaf Seidel
Florian Lux
H.E. Katarína Leligdonova
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
H. E. Henriette Geiger
Health Break and Entertainment
Keynote: Deputy High Commissioner launch UK-funded Report On Blue Economy Baseline Survey of Kenya Inland Waters and SOKO Plug
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
Enos Masinde Weswa
Gordon Mumbo
Ocean interesting facts: Spoken Word and Comedy (Open learning)
Ocean startups pitch- 7 pitches (Success Stories)
Startups
- Hanan Mohammed - Sea Earth Organics
- Elipidius Mpanju - My Fish Tanzania
- Fredrick Nyoike - Mega gas
- Arvind Bhudia - Jil Industries
- Hajra Athman - Caino Africa
- Hadija Udodo - Arena Recycling
- Steve Trott - Ecoworld Recycling
Lunch and Networking
Technology Innovations in fishing, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the fisheries sector
Keynote: Director General Kenya Fisheries Service Mr Daniel Mungai
Moderator: Mercy Mukulu- Mombasa Small Business Development Centre Director.
Panelists:
- David Mirera- Assistant Director KMFRI
- Dr. Julius Ndogoni-Senior Consultant - Blue Economy and Fisheries, Bailey Consulting Group Ltd
- David Cheboryot -E4Impact Foundation-Director E4Impact Entrepreneurship center
- Elizabeth Mueni- State Department of Fisheries
- Angela Odero - Rio Fish (Startup)
Showcase:
- Newton Owino - Fish Leather (Startup)
- Dr. Micah Nyaberi - CEO Kenya Fishing Industry Cooperation
- Paul Murage - Pwani Fish and Hatcheries (Business)
Mr Daniel Mungai
Mercy Mukulu
Dr. David Mirera
Dr. Julius N Ndogoni
David Cheboryot
Angela Odero
Destination marketing and branding, strategies for promoting Coastal tourism
Keynote: Tuqa Jirmo- Manager - Blue economy - WIO, The Nature Conservancy (Role of marine spatial plan as enabler for Blue economy)
Moderator: Judy Gona - CEO Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda
Panelist:
- Julius Owino- CEO Kenya Coast Tourism Association
- Ms Lilian Mulupi- Program Officer for Marine- African Director International Fund for Animal Welfare
- Wangari Theuri-Senior Program Manager- BlueBiz TechnoServe
- Hon. Clara Chonga CECM Trade Kilifi County
Showcase:
- Mwatime Hamadi - Gazi Women Group
- Jonathan Otieno- Bike is Best (Startup)
- Dickson Mzinga- Crab Shack (Star
Tuqa Jirmo
Judy Kepha Gona
Julius Owino Ndeke
Lillian Mulupi
Wangari Theuri
Climate-driven innovation, addressing social and economic challenges
Keynote: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS) Showcase
Moderator: Patricia Kinyolo-Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
Panelists:
- Denisa Mockova- Development Cooperation Counsellor- Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi
- Dr Asma Hadi Awadh- Coastal Kenya Program Manager, WWF
- Remy Oddenyo who is the Acting Program Manager for the WCS Kenya Marine Program
- Esther Mumba - Climate Resilience Program Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation
Show case
- Steve Trott- Eco world Recycling (Startup)
- Lawrence Kosgei- Twende Green Ecocycle (Startup)
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Patricia Kinyolo
Denisa Močková
Dr. Asma Awadh
Esther Mumba
Evening Networking Cocktail- Hosted by the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs, RISA Fund and Sote Hub- Invite Only
Resilient Coastal Cities and Ports: Future-Proofing Communities Amidst Climate Change
KeyNote: Jeff A. Ardon-Africa Oceans Director-The Nature Conservancy
Abel Omanga, Technical Advisor on Climate Change and Circular Economy -GIZ-CoM SSA
Moderator : Mr. Basil Angaga, Chief Sustainability Officer Mombasa City
Panelists
- Gladys Susan Mnjama - Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani - Director Investments & Partnerships
- George Awalla, Business Pursuit Lead, Horn of Africa - VSO
- Hon. Gatambia Ndungu, Magistrate, Mombasa Law Courts
- Nashon Njoroge, Physical and Land Use Planner
Jeff A. Ardron
Abel Omanga
Basil Angaga
George Awalla
Gladys Susan Mnjama
Nashon Njoroge
Hon. Gatambia Ndungu
Startup pitches
The Startups
- Caino Africa
- My Fish Tanzania
- Eco World Recycling
- Ndai Africa
- Athel Technologies
- Pwani Fish farm
Health Break and Entertainment
Profiling investment opportunities and climate finance in ocean related ventures.
Case study : Miamba Yetu Sustainable Reef Investment programme by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Keynote: Anton Dahlberg-Tech Bridge Invest
Moderator: Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
Panelists
- Biancah Komora- EAVCA
- Jason Musyoka- Chief Financial Officer at Rology
- Fahd Al-Guthmy- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Georgina Avlonitis, Program Management Officer Coastal and Marine Unit, Marine & Freshwater Branch-UNEP
- Fathiya Noordean- ABSA
- Patrick Nyoike - Senior Manager – Blue Economy, Equity Bank
Anton Dahlberg
Jeremy Riro
Biancah Komora
Jason Musyoka
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Georgina Avlonitis
Rt.Fathiya Noordean
Sustainable Harnessing of the In-land Water Bodies Blue Economy Potential
*Unpacking the Inland Water Bodies Survey and the Lake Victoria Region Blue Economy Assessments by FCDO*
Keynote speaker: Eng. Gordon Mumbo from the Africa Centre for Health, Environment and Water Services
Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn - Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
Panelist:
1. Annah Kamau-A.N Kamau & Co Insurance law
2. Betty Sharon Executive Director Collaboration of women in development (CWID)
3. Dr. Ali Said Matano: Blue Economy Advisor, KDP
4. Mr. Joseph Kapeku – Director Maritime Trade and Development
5. John Manyolo – British High Commission
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Annah Kamau
Technology Driven Solutions for Ocean Conservation and Sustainability : SPARK – Science to Business co-design workshop
Remarks:
- GIZ – SPARK
- OHA
- IUCN
TAFIRI
KMFRI
Co-Design Session
Presentation of Initial Ideas
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Session sponsored by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Lunch and Networking
Technology Driven Solutions for market linkages-Soko Plug session
Key Note & Moderator- Enos Weswa- British High Commission
Panelists
- Alvin Chole- Head of Programs Sote Hub
- Jiji or MESH representative
- Savio Wambugu- Chairman Association of Countrywide and Founder Mkulima Bora
- Josephine Ndambuki- Business Development Manager- Konza Technopolis
- Startup TBC
Enos Masinde Weswa
Alvin Chole
Savio Wambugu
Josephine Ndambuki
Case study-Mombasa County - County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and 2024 Annual Development Plan (ADP) with a focus on Blue Economy
Keynote: CECM Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture & Livestock
Presentation - Emmanuel Nzai - CEO- Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani
Panels:
Chief Officers Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture & Livestock from Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa and Taita Taveta
Cyprian Munyakho-Partnerships Manager-BlueBiz-TechnoServe
Mary Garbutt- Business Banking Sector Head- Coast Region
Moderator: Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
Emmanuel Nzai
Victor Otieno
BlueBiz - TechnoServe Building sustainable youth enterprises in the Blue Economy
Keynote: John Kingara- Office of the Senator Lamu
Esther Kimani- KNCCI
Moderator- Dennis Otieno- Blue Economy Specialist- BlueBiz
Panelists:
Winnie Mueni- Gender and Youth Coordinator-BlueBiz
Nicholas Koigu- Enterprise Finance Advisor- BlueBiz
Irene Mureithi- Digital Associate -BlueBiz
Wangari Theuri- Senior Program Manager- BlueBiz
Edwina Mwembi -Enterprise Development Advisor- BlueBiz
Kelvin Muturi - Enterprise Development Advisor- BlueBiz
Mary Garbut - Absa,
Carol Odera - Wise Hub, Kisumu
Tour of the Port of Mombasa (VIP) and evening Networking
Opening remarks and Entertainment
Overview of the summit and tracks- No Moderator Panel
- Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
- PwC representative
- Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
- Judy Gona - STTA
- Mercy Mukulu - Mombasa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director
- Patricia Kinyolo - Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
- Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
- Susan Wanjiku- Innovation & Investment Fund Manager, SPARK
Victor Otieno
Jeremy Riro
Judy Kepha Gona
Mercy Mukulu
Patricia Kinyolo
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Susan Wanjiku
Announcements
New Projects alert!
- NORAD project- Anton Dahlberg
- Soko Plug- UK Kenya Tech by Enos Weswa
- KIEP- SKIES- MITI, E4Impact- Cecilia Mwangi
- Bahari Boost and Youth Advisory Council (YAC)-BlueBiz- Technoserve by Wangari Theuri
- SPARK - Susan Wanjiku
- CDIN- RISA fund implemented by ACIH- Savio Wambugu
- JKP Announcement
- Announcement of new fund (Coral Fund- Miamba Yetu Project)
- Announcement of Blue Dealbook - EAVCA/SoteHub/FieLabs/TechBridge/WCS
Anton Dahlberg
Enos Masinde Weswa
Cecilia Mwangi
Wangari Theuri
Susan Wanjiku
Savio Wambugu
Emmanuel Nzai
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Jeremy Riro
Biancah Komora
Recognition of all partners
Kenneth Njihia
Closing Remarks
Awards to distinguished Partners
Photo session, Lunch and Departure