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BlueInvest Africa 2024: An Ocean of Sustainable and Innovative Opportunities in Africa

The highly anticipated Blue Invest Africa 2024 is set to take place on 3rd and 4th July in Kwale County, Kenya. The event is supported by the Government of Kenya and funded by the European Commission Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). Blue Invest Africa is a business-to-business event, that aims to catalyse the growth of Africa's blue economy through strategic investments in small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Henriette Geiger, European Union Ambassador to Kenya joined Salim Mvurya, Cabinet Secretary, State Department for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, during an interview on KBC Channel 1 TV.

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CS Salim Mvurya with EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger

The Blue Invest 2024 will bring together key stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to explore opportunities for sustainable development in “blue economy” sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, IT technologies, robotics, marine pollution, plastic litters, and renewable energy. The primary goal is to attract partners willing and equipped to foster the development of these projects.

You can watch the interview below

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