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Philip Mwakio

Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potential

Kwale county government has embarked on harnessing the fisheries sector to ensure sustainable livelihoods.

Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potential

Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

Woman breaks cultural, religious barriers to work as a tour guide

Woman breaks cultural, religious barriers to work as a tour guide

Elizabeth Wakesho makes history as Kenya's first certified female captain

Elizabeth Wakesho makes history as Kenya's first certified female captain

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

A patient died by suicide on Sunday at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under unclear circumstances amid reports that he was depressed over accumulating medical bill.

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

The US issued a travel advisory against parts of the Coast, Nairobi, Rift Valley and along the Somali border, but CS Miano welcomed 1249 cruise ship tourists declaring their safety.

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Around 10,000 farmers in Mombasa County are engaged in rabbit farming, signaling the growth of cuniculture in the country's smallest county in landmass.

By 2 months ago

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

In the campaign christened The Kenya We Deserve, the bishops appeared to wash their hands off the Kenya Kwanza regime.

By 2 months ago

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

Third cruise ship docks as Ruto pledges to grow tourist numbers

A third cruise ship of the year docked in Mombasa yesterday as the focus of State agencies and investors in the tourism sector shifted to optimising the sector showing signs of recovering.

By 2 months ago

Third cruise ship docks as Ruto pledges to grow tourist numbers

Ruto bets on tourism to spur foreign investment, economic growth

President William Ruto has said Kenya will continue to market the country as a top tourist destination to spur foreign investment and stimulate economic growth.

By 2 months ago

Ruto bets on tourism to spur foreign investment, economic growth

Kenya earns record Sh452b as tourist arrivals hit 2.4m in 2024

Kenya received a record 2.4 million international tourists in 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase compared to 2023.

By 2 months ago

Kenya earns record Sh452b as tourist arrivals hit 2.4m in 2024

Cruise ship season begins with two docking

It was double joy at the Port of Mombasa this week after two cruise ships docked with a total of 1,600 passengers plus crew.

By 2 months ago

Cruise ship season begins with two docking

The shipwreck dilemma off Mombasa coast

While the shipwrecks that sunk many years ago offer a tourist attraction, experts say they pose a danger to ships entering Mombasa Port.

By 2 months ago

The shipwreck dilemma off Mombasa coast

Why Mariakani is the new property hotspot in Kilifi

Mariakani derives from the Kamba name for quivers “mathyakani” as it was the hiding place for quivers by long-distance traders before entering Mombasa.

By 3 months ago

Why Mariakani is the new property hotspot in Kilifi

Time is ripe for maritime investment

The Kenyan maritime industry is growing and there is a need for services such as marine transport which can reap huge returns for investors, experts say.

By 3 months ago

Time is ripe for maritime investment

Hoteliers eye conferences to grow numbers

At least 10 charter flights are flying to Mombasa, boosting the nascent meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) tourism at the Coast region.

By 3 months ago

Hoteliers eye conferences to grow numbers

Why Sh1.4b cruise ship terminal is yet to bear fruit for Kenyans

Three years later, a terminal with a 2,000-passenger has not attracted adequate business. In 2023, Kenya had five cruise ship visiting compared to 43 in Durban, South Africa.

By 4 months ago

Why Sh1.4b cruise ship terminal is yet to bear fruit for Kenyans

Sugarcane farmers hail plan for annual bonus payout in reforms

Sugarcane farmers have hailed the government’s plan for an annual bonus payment similar to that paid to their tea and coffee counterparts.

By 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers hail plan for annual bonus payout in reforms

Sugarcane farmers welcome Ruto's promise to pay bonus in January

Sugarcane farmers Sunday hailed President William Ruto’s plan to pay bonus by the end of January, as the best New Year’s gift ever.

By 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers welcome Ruto's promise to pay bonus in January

Businesses and tourism reap big from Sh30b Dongo Kundu bypass

The Sh30 billion bypass has opened up the South Coast to business, agriculture and housing ventures as it provides a direct connection to Mombasa without having to use the Likoni ferries.

By 4 months ago

Businesses and tourism reap big from Sh30b Dongo Kundu bypass

Modernising Kenya Navy key to national security, says Ruto

President William Ruto has reiterated his government’s commitment to ensure the Kenya Defence Forces and in particular the Kenya Navy, is modernised to continue discharging its duties effectively.

By 4 months ago

Modernising Kenya Navy key to national security, says Ruto

Global real estate investors find sweet spot in alluring Watamu

Watamu stands out as the premier destination on the Kenyan Coast, boasting white sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue waters, abundant marine life, and a vibrant cultural heritage.

By 6 months ago

Global real estate investors find sweet spot in alluring Watamu

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

A patient died by suicide on Sunday at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under unclear circumstances amid reports that he was depressed over accumulating medical bill.

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

The US issued a travel advisory against parts of the Coast, Nairobi, Rift Valley and along the Somali border, but CS Miano welcomed 1249 cruise ship tourists declaring their safety.

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Around 10,000 farmers in Mombasa County are engaged in rabbit farming, signaling the growth of cuniculture in the country's smallest county in landmass.

By 2 months ago

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

In the campaign christened The Kenya We Deserve, the bishops appeared to wash their hands off the Kenya Kwanza regime.

By 2 months ago

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

Third cruise ship docks as Ruto pledges to grow tourist numbers

A third cruise ship of the year docked in Mombasa yesterday as the focus of State agencies and investors in the tourism sector shifted to optimising the sector showing signs of recovering.

By 2 months ago

Third cruise ship docks as Ruto pledges to grow tourist numbers

Ruto bets on tourism to spur foreign investment, economic growth

President William Ruto has said Kenya will continue to market the country as a top tourist destination to spur foreign investment and stimulate economic growth.

By 2 months ago

Ruto bets on tourism to spur foreign investment, economic growth

Kenya earns record Sh452b as tourist arrivals hit 2.4m in 2024

Kenya received a record 2.4 million international tourists in 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase compared to 2023.

By 2 months ago

Kenya earns record Sh452b as tourist arrivals hit 2.4m in 2024

Cruise ship season begins with two docking

It was double joy at the Port of Mombasa this week after two cruise ships docked with a total of 1,600 passengers plus crew.

By 2 months ago

Cruise ship season begins with two docking

The shipwreck dilemma off Mombasa coast

While the shipwrecks that sunk many years ago offer a tourist attraction, experts say they pose a danger to ships entering Mombasa Port.

By 2 months ago

The shipwreck dilemma off Mombasa coast

Why Mariakani is the new property hotspot in Kilifi

Mariakani derives from the Kamba name for quivers “mathyakani” as it was the hiding place for quivers by long-distance traders before entering Mombasa.

By 3 months ago

Why Mariakani is the new property hotspot in Kilifi

Time is ripe for maritime investment

The Kenyan maritime industry is growing and there is a need for services such as marine transport which can reap huge returns for investors, experts say.

By 3 months ago

Time is ripe for maritime investment

Hoteliers eye conferences to grow numbers

At least 10 charter flights are flying to Mombasa, boosting the nascent meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) tourism at the Coast region.

By 3 months ago

Hoteliers eye conferences to grow numbers

Why Sh1.4b cruise ship terminal is yet to bear fruit for Kenyans

Three years later, a terminal with a 2,000-passenger has not attracted adequate business. In 2023, Kenya had five cruise ship visiting compared to 43 in Durban, South Africa.

By 4 months ago

Why Sh1.4b cruise ship terminal is yet to bear fruit for Kenyans

Sugarcane farmers hail plan for annual bonus payout in reforms

Sugarcane farmers have hailed the government’s plan for an annual bonus payment similar to that paid to their tea and coffee counterparts.

By 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers hail plan for annual bonus payout in reforms

Sugarcane farmers welcome Ruto's promise to pay bonus in January

Sugarcane farmers Sunday hailed President William Ruto’s plan to pay bonus by the end of January, as the best New Year’s gift ever.

By 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers welcome Ruto's promise to pay bonus in January

Businesses and tourism reap big from Sh30b Dongo Kundu bypass

The Sh30 billion bypass has opened up the South Coast to business, agriculture and housing ventures as it provides a direct connection to Mombasa without having to use the Likoni ferries.

By 4 months ago

Businesses and tourism reap big from Sh30b Dongo Kundu bypass

Modernising Kenya Navy key to national security, says Ruto

President William Ruto has reiterated his government’s commitment to ensure the Kenya Defence Forces and in particular the Kenya Navy, is modernised to continue discharging its duties effectively.

By 4 months ago

Modernising Kenya Navy key to national security, says Ruto

Global real estate investors find sweet spot in alluring Watamu

Watamu stands out as the premier destination on the Kenyan Coast, boasting white sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue waters, abundant marine life, and a vibrant cultural heritage.

By 6 months ago

Global real estate investors find sweet spot in alluring Watamu

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

A patient died by suicide on Sunday at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under unclear circumstances amid reports that he was depressed over accumulating medical bill.

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

The US issued a travel advisory against parts of the Coast, Nairobi, Rift Valley and along the Somali border, but CS Miano welcomed 1249 cruise ship tourists declaring their safety.

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Around 10,000 farmers in Mombasa County are engaged in rabbit farming, signaling the growth of cuniculture in the country's smallest county in landmass.

By 2 months ago

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

In the campaign christened The Kenya We Deserve, the bishops appeared to wash their hands off the Kenya Kwanza regime.

By 2 months ago

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

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