Indonesia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Witjaksono Adji, has called for enhanced cooperation between ASEAN nations and Kenya to foster a sustainable blue economy. The initiative aims to leverage the maritime link between Africa and Asia for mutual economic benefit and ocean management.

• Indonesia is actively integrating Kenyan women seaweed farmers into its commodity markets, capitalizing on its position as the world’s second-largest seaweed producer.
• Key figures included Ambassador Witjaksono Adji, Mustafa Ibrahim (Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and Ambassador Nancy Karigithu (Kenya's Special Envoy for Maritime Affairs).
• The Diplomatic Day event, held on March 11, 2026, highlighted Kenya's Blue Economy National Strategy 2025–2030 and shared experiences from Indonesia's ASEAN Blue Economy Framework (ABEF).