The Second Edition of Blue Invest Africa conference took place on 3 and 4 July 2024 in Kwale County. Organised by the European Union in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, the two days were full of inspiring stories, networking opportunities, invigorating panel discussions, and, most of all, a pitching competition.

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I have seen with my own eyes all too many war-torn regions since the beginning of my mandate – the suffering is simply too much. It is time to stop posturing and scoring points. It is an individual state obligation and a collective international responsibility to work together to realise the rights and standards we have set. – High Representative, Josep Borrell