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Kenya has launched a National Fisheries Data Platform that uses satellite tracking, AI, and community reporting to monitor fish stocks in real time across Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean. The system, developed with the World Bank, provides early warnings on overfishing and illegal gear. Fishers receive SMS alerts on breeding closures and closed zones. Pilot areas report an 18% increase in tilapia yields due to science-based quotas. The platform supports Kenya’s Blue Economy Strategy and aims to sustain 500,000 livelihoods while expanding marine protected areas by 2026.