Octopus fisheries in partnership with Blue Ventures and Oceans Alive
KCWA and Oceans Alive have formed a partnership with Blue Ventures following a trip to Madagascar by the James Tsofa, Chairman of KCWA, Charles Nyale, Chairman of the Kuruwitu Beach Management Unit and Eisha Alex, [...]
School outreach programme
KCWA have developed modules that centre around marine conservation to be shared at various local schools within the area. Children are first introduced to the subject in the classroom and then visit the relevant sites [...]
The Kuruwitu ‘Turtles Alive’ project
We have had many turtles coming to lay on all beaches this year with a compensation scheme for those that find them. There is a monitoring team in place that patrol all the beaches who [...]
Working together with Nature Conservancy
Recently KCWA and The Nature Conservancy held a one day workshop on the importance of the design of Marine Protected Area networks. Alison Green and George Maina introduced their partners from Lamu to the Kuruwitu [...]
KCWA wins the 2017 Equator Prize
The Kuruwitu Conservation and Welfare CBO (KCW-CBO) has won the global UNDP Equator Prize 2017. The KCW-CBO was selected from over 800 entries from 120 countries. The citation quoted the KCW-CBO as: 'an outstanding example [...]
Marine Research
Both Kescom and WCS are doing various research projects in the area. As Kuruwitu is the oldest coral marine sanctuary in Kenya with data going back 20 years it provides an area of contrast with [...]
Save the Lamu Coast
The preposed Lamu coal power station would be developed on 865 acres of a fragile mangrove ecosystem and would become East Africas tallest structure. Experts have stated that alternative energy sources would provide a cheaper cost [...]
Private/ Public partnerships
KCWO have various Public Private partnerships that bring in much needed income and provide employment for the local community. These are in areas of tourism with Vipingo Ridge members enjoying guided snorkelling. A small sustainably [...]
Management Plan for the Co-Managed Area (CMA)
The KCWA are in the final stages towards launching the first legalised Co-Managed Area Area (CMA) that covers the area that falls under the jurisdiction of the Kuruwitu Beach Management Unit (KBMU) The KBMU and the KCWA [...]