State of Coast Report for Kenya
NEMA
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Abstract: This report shows that during the last 8 years the coastal urban population has increased steadily mainly due to imigration, leading to increase in demographic pressure on the natural resource base. Shipping and tourism remain the two main industries that attract immigrants due to the real and potential employment opportunities. Other key economic activities include agriculture, fisheries, mining, and manufacturing. While the shipping industry continues to grow and offer livelihood opportunities, tourism has significantly contracted due to insecurity and other external factors. Apart from changes in demography, new developments in the agriculture, water management, infrastructure and industry have continued to impact the environment. To counter the impacts, the report shows that considerable efforts and gains have been made at policy and management level during the period to address the issues facing the coastal and marine environment.