Calls to State to restore iconic Mombasa's Old Town's beauty
The iconic Old Town, or Mji wa Kale, is now a shadow of its former self. Sewage flows through the alleys, posing a serious threat to the health of both residents and visitors.
By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago
Calls to State to restore iconic Mombasa's Old Town's beauty
Africa's aviation posts improved performance
The aviation industry in Africa has continued to perform strongly with increased passenger traffic and operational efficiency, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has reported.
By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago
Africa's aviation posts improved performance
New book on Mekatilili set to be launched
The new book, titled Empress of Revolt -fight for the Motherland's soul, is set to be officially released this Friday in Mombasa.
By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago
New book on Mekatilili set to be launched
Ruto: State to build Sh100 billion fixed bridge in Mombasa County
President William Ruto says the government secured Sh100 billion from Japan to construct the Mombasa Gate bridge in the Liwatoni area.
By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago
Ruto: State to build Sh100 billion fixed bridge in Mombasa County
Gedi Ruins listed as Kenya's eighth Unesco World Heritage Site
The historic town and archaeological site was inscribed on Unesco's world heritage sites list during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India.
By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago
Gedi Ruins listed as Kenya's eighth Unesco World Heritage Site
High cost of training locks Kenyans out of sea jobs
Kenyan seafarers placed onboard ships since 2021 are 3,500 with 2,700 recruited between 2023 and 2024.
By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago
High cost of training locks Kenyans out of sea jobs
Three Kenyan fishermen arrested over illegal fishing of sharks in Madagascar
The boat was found carrying 5,210 kilograms of fresh sharks, 135 kilograms of salted sharks and 70 kilograms of shark fins.
By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago
Three Kenyan fishermen arrested over illegal fishing of sharks in Madagascar
Karigithu says cost of maritime courses locks out youth from jobs
Thousands of youths are missing out on maritime jobs due to the high cost of training, Kenya's special envoy for maritime and blue economy Nancy Karigithu, has said.
By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago
Karigithu says cost of maritime courses locks out youth from jobs
State hasn't leased out swathes of Kwale mine land, says PS
Huge tracts of land initially leased to Base Titanium Ltd in Kwale County have not been re-leased to other investors, Mining PS Elijah Mwangi has said.
By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago
State hasn't leased out swathes of Kwale mine land, says PS
Running battles as protesters and police clash in Mombasa
The youthful protestors first converged at the iconic Elephant Tusks along Moi Avenue and carried placards denouncing the government's proposed taxes.
By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago
Running battles as protesters and police clash in Mombasa
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How a floating hotel 'gamble' has paid off
It lies in the middle of the channel between Lamu Old Town and Shella-Manda, 700 metres from the shore, where you need a boat to ferry you over.
By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago
How a floating hotel 'gamble' has paid off
State enhances surveillance of mineral exports to curb smuggling
The government will strengthen monitoring systems to check the compliance standards for the documentation of mineral exports and imports at the port of Mombasa.
By Philip Mwakio 5 months ago
State enhances surveillance of mineral exports to curb smuggling
Fishermen receive Sh1.1 billion compensation over Lamu port project
KPA said it has wired a total of Sh1.1 billion to fishermen adversely affected by dredging activities at Kilalani to construct three berths of the port.
By Philip Mwakio 5 months ago
Fishermen receive Sh1.1 billion compensation over Lamu port project
Win for Mombasa as KPA starts to collect levies from ships, lories
KPA indicated that it will start charging at least Sh27,000 effective May 15.
By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 5 months ago
Win for Mombasa as KPA starts to collect levies from ships, lories
Coast on high alert as cyclone Hidaya weakens after landfall
KMD boss David Gikungu said the Kenyan Coast will not feel the impact of the cyclone as earlier anticipated.
By Philip Mwakio, Patrick Beja and Joackim Bwana 6 months ago
Coast on high alert as cyclone Hidaya weakens after landfall
Tourism players fault Mutua over hotel classification
Stakeholders in the tourism industry have hit out at Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua over remarks on hotel classification.
By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago
Tourism players fault Mutua over hotel classification
Coast hoteliers anxious as agency issues alert over rising sea level
Kenya Marine Fisheries Research Institute has issued an alert over the rising water level in the Indian Ocean, making its way into hotels and other establishments along the beach at the Coast.
By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago
Coast hoteliers anxious as agency issues alert over rising sea level
Tourism players differ over KWS plan to hire out national park sites
KWS plans to lease at least 13 tourist camps to private investors as part of arrangements to boost its revenues.
By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago
Tourism players differ over KWS plan to hire out national park sites
State lauded for efforts to reverse tourism fortunes
The industry is on the mend after a prolonged downturn occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic but more needs to be done for a complete turnaround.
By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago
State lauded for efforts to reverse tourism fortunes
Kenya, Rwanda seek to boost transport along Northern Corridor
Northern Corridor links Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Kenyan seaport of Mombasa.
By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago
Kenya, Rwanda seek to boost transport along Northern Corridor
Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation
The land making up the new Illaingarunyoni Conservancy is an important wildlife corridor and dry-season refuge for the pastoralist Maasai community.
By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago
Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation
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How I jumped financial hurdles to build a thriving hospitality empire
Janet Chamia is the President of Skal International Kenya Coast and chair of the Kenya Association of Women in Tourism - Mombasa chapter.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
How I jumped financial hurdles to build a thriving hospitality empire
Kenya Air Force donates aircraft to Moi Forces Academy
Brigadier Samwel Kipkorir led a delegation of Kenya Air Force personnel to donate the bulldog aircraft to the school according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
Kenya Air Force donates aircraft to Moi Forces Academy
Tourism: Emulate SA, State told
According to tourism players, the scrapping of visa requirements for travellers between Kenya and South Africa demonstrates more than an administrative adjustment.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
Tourism: Emulate SA, State told
State to fast track infrastructure projects in Kwale
This will be achieved through the National Government Development-County Implementation, Coordination and Management Committees (NGD-CICMC).
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
State to fast track infrastructure projects in Kwale
KICD says e-learning key to address teachers' shortage
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has called for utilisation of technology to enhance distance learning, to help address teachers shortage in the country.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
KICD says e-learning key to address teachers' shortage
More cruise ships dock at Mombasa port after Sh1.4b revamp
The operationalisation of a modern cruise ship terminal at the port of Mombasa has attracted more international cruise lines to the country.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
More cruise ships dock at Mombasa port after Sh1.4b revamp
Ethiopia mulls using Lamu port to import fertiliser
A delegation from Ethiopia has conducted a fact-finding mission on Lamu and Mombasa ports and is optimistic that they will be able to strike a deal with Kenya.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
Ethiopia mulls using Lamu port to import fertiliser
State set to clear Sh1.4 billion Dongo Kundu land compensation
Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan said the government was now ready to host investors on the 3,000-acre project located near Mombasa port.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
State set to clear Sh1.4 billion Dongo Kundu land compensation
Investor turns Shanzu quarry into a posh conference facility
The new conference centre adds to the growing list of posh tourist establishments, in the port city. The facility dubbed Sunset Paradise Holiday Centre cost Sh100 million.
By Philip Mwakio 7 months ago
Investor turns Shanzu quarry into a posh conference facility
Coast Development Authority rehabilitates dams, lakes to boost water supply
The Coast Development Authority has started the rehabilitation of dams and freshwater lakes in a bid to boost water supply and irrigation in six Coastal counties.
By Philip Mwakio 8 months ago
Coast Development Authority rehabilitates dams, lakes to boost water supply
Dolan honoured in the UK for his human rights work in Kenya
Catholic priest, Father Gabriel Dolan, received his award from President Michael Higgins, at a ceremony in Aras an Uachtarain in Northern Ireland.
By Philip Mwakio 8 months ago
Dolan honoured in the UK for his human rights work in Kenya
Largest floating university calls at Port of Mombasa
The world's largest floating university, MV World Odyssey, has docked at the Port of Mombasa for six days.
By Philip Mwakio 8 months ago
Largest floating university calls at Port of Mombasa
Why Kenyans miss out on onboard ship jobs
KMA's failure to fast-track the issuance of the vital document had denied hundreds of Kenyan seafarers on-board jobs in ships sailing the Brazilian and American waters.
By Philip Mwakio 8 months ago
Why Kenyans miss out on onboard ship jobs
KICD seeks to design market oriented curriculum for senior school
KICD Council Chairman Simon Gicharu said curricula should be aligned with the Bottom Up Economic Transformation (BETA) model to ensure job creation for the youth.
By Philip Mwakio 9 months ago
KICD seeks to design market oriented curriculum for senior school
Kenya's ambitious plan to attract 13,000 cruise tourists this year
The Port of Mombasa could attract over 140,000 passengers per year.
By Philip Mwakio 9 months ago
Kenya's ambitious plan to attract 13,000 cruise tourists this year
Restoration of coral reef takes shape across coast
According to IUCN, coral reefs host more than one-quarter of all marine fish species and many other aquatic life, threatened by its rapid depletion.
By Philip Mwakio 9 months ago
Restoration of coral reef takes shape across coast
Kenya now welcomes open skies policy to push tourism
The Moi International Airport (MIA) is the first airport in the country that the government has opened up to international flights in a bid to push up tourism.
By Philip Mwakio 9 months ago
Kenya now welcomes open skies policy to push tourism
Conservationists oppose private firms bid to build facilities in parks
The Tourism Professional Association (TPA) Chairman Ray Mutinda said that KWS had received expression of interest after inviting bids from private sector players.
By Philip Mwakio 9 months ago
Conservationists oppose private firms bid to build facilities in parks
Bixa farmers blame rogue brokers over poor prices
Most farmers in the three counties at the Coast have lost interest in the crop due to the exploitative tendencies of brokers that have led to the drop in the prices of bixa.
By Philip Mwakio 9 months ago
Bixa farmers blame rogue brokers over poor prices
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