Lamu’s fisherfolk urged to tap diaspora skills, overseas job opportunities
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – As coastal communities grapple with the challenge of sustaining livelihoods while protecting fragile marine ecosystems, fisherfolk in Lamu County are being encouraged to acquire professional…
Lamu County's fisherfolk were urged during the Bahari Yetu Festival to leverage skills from the Kenyan diaspora and pursue overseas job opportunities. The festival brought together over 200 fisherfolk and community members from 10 Beach Management Units for discussions on fisheries, marine conservation, cultural heritage, and community development.
Anne Mruche from the State Department for Diaspora Affairs emphasized the department's role in facilitating skills transfer and promoting safe, regular labor migration through initiatives like BahariaMajuu. Participants were advised to invest in skills development, obtain professional certifications, and learn a foreign language to enhance their competitiveness in the international job market.
This initiative falls under the Diaspora Mashinani program, which seeks to connect diaspora expertise with local development priorities. The Bahari Yetu Festival, organized by the Lamu Marine Conservation Trust, also focused on marine conservation, cultural heritage, and community-led development.
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