Kenya’s Blue Economy | Go-to-market for Israeli Startups
Join our upcoming webinar on Kenya’s fast-growing Blue Economy and the concrete opportunities it creates for Israeli companies across aquaculture, maritime, water, and climate sectors.Gain market insights, understand regulatory priorities, and explore next steps for entering the Kenyan market ahead of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa.
AGENDA
10:00 – 10:10
OPENING Welcome & Introductory Remarks
Mr. Arnon Arbel - Head, Israel Economic & Trade Mission to Kenya
Ms. Iris Tzur - Head of Global Partnerships & Marketing, Israeli National Center of Blue Economy
H.E. Ambassador Albert Kiprop Kendagor - Ambassador of Kenya to Israel
10:10 – 10:20
TRENDS Kenya's Marine & Ocean Resources - Sector Trends & Innovation Gaps
Dr. Jeff Ardron - Africa Oceans Director, The Nature Conservancy - Expert insight on Kenya's marine resources, sector trends, and technology & innovation gaps
10:20 – 10:30
POLICY Kenya Blue Economy Overview - Policy, Strategy, Research & Government Priorities
Dr. Paul Orina - Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) - Scientific data and policy guidance on fisheries, aquaculture, and ocean resources.
10:30 – 10:40
ECOSYSTEM Start-up Ecosystem Perspective
Mr. David Ogiga - Co-founder & Director, Sote Hub - Sote Hub drives blue economy innovation across Kenya and Tanzania through incubation, digital solutions, and sustainable finance.
10:40 – 10:50
SECTOR FOCUS Fisheries & Sector Implementation Perspective
Ms. Mitchelle Wandera - Kenya Fisheries Service - Regulation, management, and development of Kenya's fisheries sector to ensure sustainability and economic growth.
10:50 – 11:00
INNOVATION Private Sector & Innovation Perspective
Ms. Elizabeth Okullow - Co-founder & CEO, AquaMnara - Transforming sustainable aquaculture through innovation and technology.
Ms. Angela Juliana Odero - CEO, RioFish - Social enterprise transforming aquaculture in Lake Victoria by improving market access, food security, and livelihoods for fish farmers.
11:00 – 11:05
CLOSING Closing Remarks & Moderation
Joannah Wanjiku - Israel Economic & Trade Mission to Kenya
* Q&A will follow each presentation | Israel Economic & Trade Mission to Kenya | www.itrade.gov.il/Kenya