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Philip Mwakio

Kwale County to build Sh750m industrial park

The county government of Kwale will establish a Sh750 million industrial park to boost investment and economic growth.

Kwale County to build Sh750m industrial park

Kwale governor demands Sh2.9b mining royalties

Kwale governor demands Sh2.9b mining royalties

Calls to State to restore iconic Mombasa's Old Town's beauty

Calls to State to restore iconic Mombasa's Old Town's beauty

Africa's aviation posts improved performance

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.

New book on Mekatilili set to be launched

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 2 months ago

Three Kenyan fishermen arrested over illegal fishing of sharks in Madagascar

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 2 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 2 months ago

Running battles as protesters and police clash in Mombasa

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 2 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 3 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 4 months ago

Fishermen receive Sh1.1 billion compensation over Lamu port project

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 4 months ago

Tourism players fault Mutua over hotel classification

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 5 months ago

Tourism players differ over KWS plan to hire out national park sites

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 5 months ago

Coast hoteliers anxious as agency issues alert over rising sea level

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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

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 5 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 5 months ago

Tourism: Emulate SA, State told

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 5 months ago

How I jumped financial hurdles to build a thriving hospitality empire

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 5 months ago

State to fast track infrastructure projects in Kwale

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 5 months ago

More cruise ships dock at Mombasa port after Sh1.4b revamp

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 5 months ago

KICD says e-learning key to address teachers' shortage

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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 Áras an Uachtaráin in Northern Ireland.

By 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Bixa farmers blame rogue brokers over poor prices

Good tidings as cruise ship docks in Mombasa with 3,000 tourists

The Norwegian Dawn docked at berth number one's ultra-modern cruise handling terminal before passengers disembarked for game safaris and city tours.

By 8 months ago

Good tidings as cruise ship docks in Mombasa with 3,000 tourists

Rosy outlook for Coast tourism as airlines, ships up activities

A cruise ship with a capacity of over 2,500 passengers plus a nearly similar number of ship crew will dock at the modern cruise terminal for a full-day visit.

By 8 months ago

Rosy outlook for Coast tourism as airlines, ships up activities

State to complete Sh2.6 billion fish port project in September

Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said civil works were going on as planned.

By 8 months ago

State to complete Sh2.6 billion fish port project in September

Cruise ship with 1,900 tourists docks at port, 4 more expected

Kenya Ports Authority General Manager Dr Sudi Mwasinago said MV Bolette, belonging to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, was due to leave for Zanzibar after an overnight stay in Mombasa.

By 8 months ago

Cruise ship with 1,900 tourists docks at port, 4 more expected

Three fishermen rescued after 22 days in high seas

They were rescued by a Chinese fishing vessel on December 24. CS Mvurya says search and rescue operation for fourth fisherman still underway.

By 8 months ago

Three fishermen rescued after 22 days in high seas

Three dead while others injured in a road accident in Taru, Kwale

Death toll in Taru accident rises to three, 22 people hospitalised at Samburu Sub County Hospital.

By 8 months ago

Three dead while others injured in a road accident in Taru, Kwale

Port records high cargo volumes despite harsh economic times

KPA also recorded reduced ship and container waiting time compared to 2022. Lamu Port expected to tap more business with improved equipment and road network.

By 8 months ago

Port records high cargo volumes despite harsh economic times

Serene village that tourists throng to learn Digo culture

The serene village, nestled on the third row from the white sandy beaches of the idyllic Diani Beach, is quickly becoming the most visited rural area by foreigners on the Coast.

By 9 months ago

Serene village that tourists throng to learn Digo culture

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