Overview
- Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013
- Formed: 1979
- CEO: Dr. James Mwaluma
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The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is a state corporation established in 1979 under the Science and Technology Act, Cap 250, later replaced by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013. It was formed by the Government of Kenya to conduct research in marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, and marine ecosystems. KMFRI aims to provide scientific data and technologies to support the sustainable use of Kenya’s aquatic resources, promote conservation, and contribute to food security and economic development in the blue economy sector.
CEO: Dr. James Mwaluma
Dr. James Mwaluma, Acting CEO of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, specializes in marine zooplankton and fish larvae research. He leads projects on fish larvae identification, cage culture systems for rabbitfish, and mud crab fattening. Administratively, he manages the institute’s research coordination and policy implementation, aligning operations with national standards.
Management Team
Dr. James Mwaluma
CEO
Dr. Jonathan Munguti
Director Aquaculture
Dr. Jacqueline Uku
Director Ocean Coastal Systems & BE
Dr. Christopher Aura
Director Freshwater Systems
Dr. Jacob Ochiewo
Director Socioeconomics
CPA Abraham Kagwima
Deputy Director F&A
Ms. Caroline Mukiira
CS & Director of Legal Services
CPA Benard Kichakuri
Director Internal Audit
Isack Ombwayo Kojo
Supply Chain Manager
Board of Governors
John Safari Mumba
Chairman
Valentine Mwakamba
Member
Prof. Francis Njonge
Member
Hassan Abdi Dukicha
Member
Isaac Omondi Odek
Rep. Inspector General Corporations
Eng. Erastus Njoroge Kimuri
Member
Nancy Tele
Member
Nelson Dzuya
Member
Emmah Mburu
Rep. CS National Treasury
Jafred Maliro
Rep. Attorney General
Christopher Nyaga
Rep. PS SD BE & Fisheries
Functions
- Conduct multidisciplinary and collaborative research on fish ecology, population dynamics, stock assessment and general aquatic ecology;
- Collect and disseminate scientific information on fisheries and other aquatic resources and related natural products;
- Study and identify suitable species for culture including development, adoption and transfer of rearing technology and procedure;
- Study chemical and physical processes that affect productivity of aquatic ecosystems;
- Monitor water quality and pollution in fresh and marine water environments;
- Carry out socio-economic research on aspects relevant to fisheries, environment and other aquatic resources;
- Establish a marine and freshwater collection for research and training purposes;
- Offer training facilities to aquatic scientists;
- Conduct research on fish quality control, post harvest preservation and value addition technologies and
- Conduct research on blue economy.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 81651 – 80100 Mombasa, KENYA
- Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani, Mombasa
- director@kmfri.go.ke
- +254 (20) 8021561 / +254 712003853