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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMarch 20, 2026
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Kenya targets 240,000 youth jobs in fisheries sector expansion

The fisheries sector has been identified by the government as a key driver of economic growth and a solution to youth unemployment, especially in coastal and lake regions...
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Kenya is significantly expanding its fisheries sector to create 240,000 jobs for the youth over the next five years through a new initiative focused on finance and market access.
- Target of 242,000 jobs within a five-year program.
- Initiative led by Trademark Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat.
- Government is investing in infrastructure like cold storage and new landing sites, alongside policy reforms to support the sector and boost youth employment.
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