KCW – CBO has welcomed over 1,000 visitors from around the world, include NGOs, environmental agencies, schools and universities, other communities from the Kenya coast, international fisher communities from all over the world, politicians, ambassadors and people who come to enjoy the amazing regenerated reef.
Creation of Kuruwitu Marine sanctuary – Kenya’s 1st locally managed marine area (LMMA).
Development of 10 alternative income generating enterprises providing the KCWA with a sustainable source of revenue
6 landing sites working with KCW – CBO on marine conservation activities
2,500 people impacted by KCW – CBO programmes
Establishment of 2 LLMA’s
A 5 year management plan
Establishment of a strong committee with over 250 members and their families
100 community members have undergone various training programmes
Increase of 400% in fish biomass has been rapid and had not leveled after 6 years of closure.
Employment of over 20 people
Documentary film “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” made by the AEFF
19 other LMMA’s started along the Kenyan coast following the Kuruwitu model
Sacco saving scheme started for members
KCWA and the Beach Management Unit to implement a 15 sq km co-management area
Turtle conservation: over 180 nests protected in 2016
Established 8 Private/public partnerships
Crackdown on illegal fishing gear through a gear exchange programme
Environmental response team established