The Kenyan government has officially launched a Marine Research and Training Centre in Malindi, Kilifi County, in a bold move to address the alarming under-conservation of the country’s coastline - currently estimated at less than one percent.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, who commissioned the facility on Monday, said that the establishment of the centre was a step toward safeguarding Kenya’s marine heritage and endangered species for future generations.
“With policies now in place and community cooperation, we can build a sustainable wildlife economy that benefits all,” she said.
The centre is a constituent of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) and is expected to serve as a regional hub for marine research, conservation training, and biodiversity protection.
