Kenya has committed over KSh145 billion ($1.1 billion) in the development of the blue economy ecosystem, enabling the sector to meaningful contribute to the country's economic growth. Kenya also remains steadfast in supporting the United Nations' priorities on ocean governance and ocean financing, recognising their critical role in safeguarding our oceans and advancing shared global prosperity. Met UN Secretary-General Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson on the sidelines of the 11th Ocean Conference in Mombasa. Discussed ways of strengthening collaboration in advancing sustainable ocean management and financing initiatives for the benefit of Kenya and the world.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)