KMFRI convenes, hosts, and participates in conferences, symposia, training workshops, and expert working groups — connecting Kenya's research agenda with the global scientific community.
KMFRI's flagship biennial symposium brings together leading scientists, policymakers, and development practitioners to advance the science-policy interface for Africa's ocean and freshwater systems. The 2025 edition focuses on climate-adaptive fisheries management, blue carbon ecosystems, and transboundary stock governance under the BBNJ Agreement.
Biennial flagship symposium covering climate-adaptive fisheries, blue carbon, transboundary governance, and aquaculture innovation. Hybrid format with in-person sessions in Mombasa.
A four-day technical workshop delivering hands-on training in climate-informed stock assessment models for Western Indian Ocean fisheries managers. Hosted at KMFRI Mombasa HQ in partnership with FAO and SWIOFISH3.
Five-day intensive course covering marine biodiversity data standards, quality control workflows, and publishing datasets to the Ocean Biodiversity Information System. Open to researchers and data managers from KMFRI, EAC member states, and WIOMSA institutions.
Monthly KMFRI public science seminar presenting the findings of the 2024 Lake Victoria trawl survey and updated Nile perch stock assessment. Open to all. Q&A session follows the presentation.
WIOJMS invites original research articles and reviews on the effects of climate change on marine and freshwater fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean region. KMFRI researchers are encouraged to submit. No page charges for WIOMSA member institutions.
A multi-stakeholder policy dialogue convening aquaculture regulators, industry associations, and research institutions from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia to harmonise fish health, feed safety, and environmental impact assessment frameworks across the EAC.
Practical five-day training course on using KMFRI's Spatial Aquaculture Website for Africa (SAWA) tool to identify and evaluate sites for pond and cage aquaculture in Kenya. Covers GIS basics, suitability parameters, and ground-truthing methodology.
Browse recordings, proceedings, and data from previous KMFRI symposia, workshops, and training courses.
KMFRI co-organises international symposia, regional workshops, and technical training programmes. We offer facilities, scientific expertise, and regional convening power. Contact us to discuss a collaboration.