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