Development of Aqua-Culture Education in Higher Educational Institutions in Kenya
Who We Are
The AQUADEVBUS Project is a landmark initiative aimed at transforming aquaculture education, research, and industry engagement in Kenya and the East African region through integrated aquaculture, sustainability, and digital innovation. Running from December 2023 to December 2026 with nearly €800,000 in funding, the project brings together partner institutions from Finland, Norway, and Kenya to modernize aquaculture curricula, strengthen educators’ pedagogical capacity, connect students with real-world industry challenges, and promote cross-continental collaboration. Built around three interconnected pillars—aquaculture education development, pedagogical enhancement, and digital twins for value-chain innovation—the project seeks to build sustainable, future-ready capacity in higher education institutions while positioning aquaculture as a strategic driver of food security, rural development, employment, and environmental resilience, aligned with global sustainability priorities such as the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Project Reflections and Learning Outcomes
Recognizing the close relationship between aquaculture and rural livelihoods, AQUADEVBUS explicitly links
education to business development and rural economic growth. The project promotes entrepreneurship,
investment readiness, cost–benefit analysis, market-access strategies, and effective logistics and transport
planning.
Our Vision
To transform aquaculture education and innovation in Kenya and East Africa into a globally competitive, sustainable, digitally enabled, and industry-responsive driver of food security, employment, rural development, and environmental resilience.
Our Mission
To strengthen aquaculture education, research, and industry engagement by modernizing curricula, enhancing pedagogical capacity, leveraging digital technologies and digital twins, and fostering international and industry partnerships that equip higher education institutions, educators, students, and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to advance sustainable aquaculture development.
Our Motto
Innovating Aquaculture Education for a Sustainable Future
Aquaculture Education
Our Team
Prof. Joseph Aguyo
Rongo University
Dr. Florence Odiwuor
Rongo University
Dr. Stephen Oloo
Rongo University
Prof. Peter Kisinyo
Rongo University
Dr. Horace Otieno
KMFRI
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Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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Website: aquadevbus.org
LinkedIn: AQUADEVBUS Project (Kenya) (LinkedIn Kenya)
Facebook presence: AQUADEVBUS Project (Facebook)