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Karen Mwangi

Coo Nutriee fish

Nutriee Fish

Nairobi, Kenya

Karen is a Food systems innovator and co-founder driving inclusive aquaculture and nutrition solutions across sub-Saharan Africa.

My organisation

Nutriee Fish

Nutriee Fish

Company

Nairobi, Kenya

We transform fish into high-value, nutrient-rich products—fish powder, pastes, biscuits, and ready-to-eat meals—designed for both affordability and impact. We are not stopping at just adding value; we are building an ecosystem where market aggregation meets sustainable processing. Solar-powered processing facilities? Check. Traceable supply chains? Absolutely. A circular economy where nothing goes to waste? That is the heartbeat of our model. We are redefining fish consumption beyond the fresh or fried status quo. Think of fish in a school feeding program, as a protein-rich supplement in food aid initiatives, or in a busy professional’s grab-and-go snack. This is the future we are crafting—one where small-scale fishers, traders, and processors are empowered with better incomes, where food security is not an abstract policy but a tangible reality.
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About me

Food systems innovator and co-founder driving inclusive aquaculture and nutrition solutions across sub-Saharan Africa. As Head of Operations at Nutriee Fish, Karen leads systems and strategy for a venture making protein more affordable through culturally rooted, shelf-stable powdered fish. With a background in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, she blends grassroots experience with policy advocacy, having worked with AWFBEK and AWFISHNET to promote gender equity and sustainability. A certified ESG and Food Safety professional, Karen brings a systems-thinking approach to reshaping aquatic food systems through innovation, equity, and local insight.

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Fisheries and aquaculture