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Whether you're a researcher, a journalist, a fish farmer, or a funding partner — here's how to reach the right people at Kenya's national aquatic research institution.

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General Inquiriesinfo@kmfri.go.ke

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General Inquiries

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Most questions are answered faster by writing directly to the relevant team. If you're not sure, use the message form below and we'll route it internally.

General Inquiries

Questions about KMFRI, its mandate, or where to find something on the site.
info@kmfri.go.ke

Media & Press

Interview requests, press materials, and journalist inquiries.
media@kmfri.go.ke · Newsroom

Data & Research Access

Requesting datasets, research collaboration, or access beyond the open catalog.
Data Request Form

Partnerships & Funding

Collaboration proposals, MOUs, and donor or investment inquiries.
partnerships@kmfri.go.ke

Careers & Recruitment

Vacancy questions, HR matters, and attachment/internship inquiries.
hr@kmfri.go.ke · Careers

Policy Centre

Evidence requests from policymakers, briefs, and technical submissions.
policy@kmfri.go.ke · Policy Centre

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Research Directorates

Contact by directorate

KMFRI organises its scientific work into four research directorates. For technical or research-specific questions, contact the relevant directorate directly.

Marine & Coastal Research

Oceanography, fisheries, coral reef ecology, mangrove science, blue carbon, and EEZ resource assessment.

marine@kmfri.go.ke

Freshwater Research

Lake Victoria fisheries ecology and management, Rift Valley lakes, limnology, and transboundary stock assessment.

freshwater@kmfri.go.ke

Aquaculture Research

Fish genetics and breeding, pond and cage culture, mariculture, feed development, and the SAWA suitability programme.

aquaculture@kmfri.go.ke

Socioeconomic Research

Fisheries livelihoods, market analysis, community-based management, and the human dimensions of the blue economy.

socioeconomics@kmfri.go.ke

More About Our Directorates

Field Stations

Contact by station

For questions specific to a field station's ongoing work or facilities, reach out to that station directly.

Mombasa Headquarters

KMFRI's main campus on the Indian Ocean coast — marine research, oceanography, and RV Mtafiti vessel operations.

Contact: info@kmfri.go.ke

Shimoni Field Station

Coral reef ecology, marine biodiversity, and coastal fisheries research on Kenya's south coast.

Contact: shimoni@kmfri.go.ke

Sangoro Aquaculture Research Station

Kenya's national centre for aquaculture science — genetics, breeding, and pond culture research.

Contact: sangoro@kmfri.go.ke

Kisumu Freshwater Station

KMFRI's main freshwater research base on Lake Victoria's Kenyan shore.

Contact: kisumu@kmfri.go.ke

All Field Stations

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Mombasa headquarters

Address

English Point, Mkomani, Mombasa · P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya

Office hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00–17:00 EAT. Closed on public holidays.

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Tel: +254 41 475 151 · info@kmfri.go.ke