Structure

Background
PIO is the implementing arm of the PIPA.
PIO’s roles (mainly in the management of PIPA for conservation purposes) are as follows:
- Facilitates monitoring, control & surveillance (MCS) to combat IUU fishing-PMU/KPS&MFMRD
- Biosecurity risk clearance-ALD
- Marine & terrestrial M&E-MFRMD & ALD
- Awareness, outreach, and education programs
- Facilitates marketing of PIPA as ideal destination for low volume, high yield eco-tourism & other eco-developments
- Implementation of PIO’s roles overseen by PMC and in accordance with the relevant legislative & policy documents (PIPA Regulations, PIPA Management Plan etc)
Legal Basis & Working Documents

Contacts
Telephone numbers:
- MELAD 686 75228211 / 75228212
- PIO DIrect Line 686 75229762
Email addresses:
- Director of PIO: dpio@melad.gov.ki
- Administrative & Legal Officer: pioadmin@melad.gov.ki
- Education & Outreach Officer: peo@melad.gov.ki
- Kanton Coordinator: aononrawaki@gmail.com