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Philip Mwakio

Boost for cotton farmers as Kwale county constructs ginnery

Kwale county government has embarked on construction of a model ginnery in Msambweni sub-county.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Boost for cotton farmers as Kwale county constructs ginnery

KMA board sends home director general Martin Munga

KMA board sends home director general Martin Munga

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Kwale County to build Sh750m industrial park

Kwale County to build Sh750m industrial park

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Kwale governor demands Sh2.9b mining royalties

Kwale governor demands Sh2.9b mining royalties

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 Philip Mwakio 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 months ago

Bixa farmers blame rogue brokers over poor prices

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