Olive Mumbo is a dynamic leader driving Kenya’s vision for a sustainable and inclusive blue economy. As Country Project Manager at the Ocean Centre—hosted by Global Compact Network Kenya under the UN Global Compact Ocean Centres and Lloyd’s Register Foundation—she is leading efforts to shape national ocean economy strategies. Following Kenya’s selection in June 2025 as one of seven global hosts for a UN-backed Ocean Centre, Olive is spearheading the launch of the Mombasa-based hub. She leads thematic work on coastal resilience, worker safety, community engagement, and skills development. Olive holds a Master’s in European Law, Human Rights and Democracy from the University of Padua, a Bachelor of Laws from Strathmore University and is a licensed to practice Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Her work unites stakeholders across sectors to promote offshore wind, sustainable aquaculture, and decent work. Olive champions ocean governance rooted in science, equity, and community-led innovation.