Tourism players oppose plans to hike park entry fees

Plans by Kenya Wildlife Service to hike park entry fees negate the country's ambitions to grow the number of international tourists to 5.5 million by 2027, tourism players have said.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

'A just and principled leader': Tributes pour in for late Chief Kadhi Athman Hussein

Several politicians and senior judicial officers attended the final prayers. Hussein is the first Chief Kadhi to die in office.

By Philip Mwakio and Ishaq Jumbe 1 month ago

Tourism sector needs a strategy, not slogans, stakeholders tell the government

The government lacks a coherent strategy to achieve its target of doubling the number of international tourists visiting the country, stakeholders in the tourism sector have said.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Construction of Kwale's Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Port is complete

The port will reshape the local economy, expanding export opportunities regionally and domestically.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost town

Mombasa was a ghost city as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against police brutality and commemorate the June 25, 2024, killing of Gen Zs.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mombasa's fallen Gen-Z in the 2024 Finance Bill

Mr Paul Tata is still struggling with unanswered questions and coming to terms with the death of his firstborn during the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests in Mombasa.

By Joackim Bwana and Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya, South Korea in fresh efforts to upgrade maritime training

Kenya is currently considering an MOU on the recognition of Certificates of Competence (COC) between the two countries.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Victims families still grieving as traders struggle to rebuild recoup losses

Five people were killed and over 50 injured in Mombasa during the protests. Some businesses are yet to reopen while some buildings still bear the scars.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Two Kenyan women stranded in Saudi Arabia plead for State help

Ms Aisha Baya, 20, and Mariam Said, 30, said they were duped into employment as domestic workers by a Mombasa-based agent last year.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Hoteliers in fierce competition ahead of August classification

Hoteliers at the Coast are in a race to spruce up their establishments ahead of the planned classification by the Tourism Regulatory Authority in August this year.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

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Boko Boko: Kilifi restaurant where presidents dine using their hands

It's where former presidents like Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's fourth president Uhuru Kenyatta and former Zambian president Rupiah Banda have feasted using their bare hands.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Unionists raise red flag over sea jobs scams

Unionists have warned that the situation threatens the integrity of Kenya's seafaring industry and could affect thousands of Kenyans seeking jobs.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Concerns as unlicensed firm recruits seafarers

Veteran seafarers and maritime experts have sounded the alarm over the activities of an unregistered firm allegedly recruiting Kenyans to work aboard foreign ships without authorisation.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potential

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

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

Kenya's maritime history stretches back millennia, with sophisticated maritime activities dating to at least 500 BC, according to the National Museums of Kenya (NKM).

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

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

As a young Muslim woman, Bishamba Juma has defied stereotypes to thrive in a male-dominated industry.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

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

Elizabeth Wakesho's 15-year journey of resilience and determination has earned her the highest marine certification.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

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.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

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.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

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 Graham Kajilwa, Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 6 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 6 months ago

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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 Philip Mwakio 6 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 7 months ago

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Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024

Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024, says KPA boss.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 7 months ago

Long-awaited Sh2.6b Shimoni Fish Port nears completion

The Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Fish Port project in Kwale will be complete by March this year.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 7 months ago

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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 Philip Mwakio 7 months ago

Joho threatens critics as Kindiki calls for youth mentorship

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has warned online critics of the government as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged for mentorship.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 7 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 7 months ago

Senior IEBC official killed in robbery attack

IEBC Kilifi County Election Manager, Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, was on Sunday night attacked and killed in a violent robbery at her home in Utange, Mombasa.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 7 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 7 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 7 months ago

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 Philip Mwakio 8 months ago

Coast sugarcane output rises on good rains

Coast-based Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd (Kiscol) has seen increased cane output from its 1,500 contracted out-grower farmers.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 8 months ago

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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 Philip Mwakio 9 months ago