Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has called upon African countries to unite in creating a healthy and sustainable ocean economy in order to create a triple win for people, nature and the economy.

Kenyatta is the chief guest at the 2nd Edition of the "Growing Blue" International Blue Economy Conference which is being held at the coastal town of Vilankulo, Mozambique.

The conference is aimed at at developing solutions that unlock Africa's Blue Economy potential while at the same time protecting the health and sustainability of oceans.

The host of the conference, President Fillipe Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on General Cooperation aimed at strengthening ties between Kenya and Mozambique.

(With input from Kenya's Presidency)