Modernized fishing facilities, cold storage reducing post-harvest losses, improved fish quality and exports, fishermen livelihood improvement
Shimoni Fishing Port Development
Modern fishing port at Shimoni, Kwale County, to boost the artisanal fishing industry and blue economy along the South Coast.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2019
StartedJanuary 1, 2021
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2025
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 2,600,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Begins
Shimoni fishing port construction commenced
Water Connection Delay
KES 318 million water connection by Coast Water Works Agency pending due to funding shortfall
Contractors
Southern Engineering Company Ltd
Main ContractorKenyan contractor constructing the fishing port
Politicians Involved
William Ruto
President of KenyaChampioning the blue economy agenda including fishing port development
Benefits
Description
The Shimoni Fishing Port Development Project is constructing a modern fishing port at Shimoni on the Kwale County coast, one of Kenya's most important fishing hubs. The KES 2.6 billion project, managed by Kenya Ports Authority, includes fish landing facilities, cold storage, processing areas, and boat repair facilities. The project aims to modernize the artisanal fishing industry and support Kenya's blue economy agenda. Construction by Southern Engineering Company Ltd is at approximately 40% completion, facing delays due to design variations and a pending KES 318 million water connection by Coast Water Works Development Agency.
Overview
Critical blue economy investment transforming traditional fishing infrastructure, supporting livelihoods of thousands of coastal fishermen.