Kenya will host the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in June 2026, marking the first time the global meeting will be held on African soil. The summit is scheduled to take place at the Coast under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future.”
President William Ruto made the statement following discussions with former US Secretary of State John Kerry, the founder of the Our Ocean Conference, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Ruto noted that the event presents Africa with a historic opportunity to shape the global ocean agenda for the next decade.
“I affirmed Kenya’s full readiness to host the 11th edition in June 2026 at the Coast under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future.” This historic milestone, the first time the Conference will be held on African soil, offers our continent the chance to shape the global ocean agenda for the next decade,” said Ruto
The country has pledged to use the platform to highlight the continent’s leadership in ocean action, promote responsible harnessing of blue economy resources, and strengthen efforts to protect marine ecosystems.
“The conference will rally nations and partners to safeguard marine life, expand the blue economy, and secure prosperity for future generations,” the Presidency said.