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"This will inject fresh vitality into the local blue economy sector that encompasses fisheries, maritime biotechnology, aquaculture, tourism, and marine transport and logistics," CS Mvurya said.
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani said the company is currently involved in anchovy fishing and export to China and has employed 150 people. It has also engaged fishermen from Vanga, Gasi, Kibuyuni, and Shimoni in supplying anchovy.
Achani thanked the company management for choosing to invest in the county and assured the administrators of continued support.
"This is a project that has created an opportunity for our fishermen to fully explore the blue economy sector," she said.
She went on: "As a county government we reaffirm our commitment to provide a conducive environment for investment." Achani said the export activities assure the local fishermen of a reliable market for their catch, spurring the growth of the local blue economy.