Stakeholders at a forum in Kilifi County emphasized that Kenya's mangrove forests are vital economic assets for the nation's Blue Economy, not just environmental resources.

• Kenya's mangrove forests cover approximately 61,271 hectares.
• The National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum, convened by the State Department for Forestry, is reviewing the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan (2017–2027).
• Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa highlighted that mangrove conservation is an economic investment with far-reaching national benefits.