Hoteliers hail campaign to eradicate invasive birds at Coast

A campaign mooted by the MTC to weed out the menacing Indian house crows through prebaiting has shown remarkable success, tourism stakeholders have said.

By 22 days ago

Mombasa port receives first cruise ship in 2026

June Chepkemei said that the cruise ship industry in Kenya was on an upward trend.

By 24 days ago

Art lovers protest as curtains risk falling on Mombasa oldest theatre

Little Theatre Club officials have appealed to the government to intervene and help save it from being replaced with a technical and vocational education and training institution.

By 25 days ago

Family in grief after police shoot dead boy on New Year day

A family in Mombasa is grieving after their 14-year-old son was shot dead by police while lighting fireworks during New Year celebrations.

By 27 days ago

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Kenya in fresh push to harness deep-sea fishing potential

Kenya's quest to harness the fisheries potential from its deep-sea waters has received a boost following the launch of a deep-sea fishing exhibition at the Liwatoni Fisheries Complex.

By 28 days ago

Boost for Coast tourism as two charter flights land at Moi Airport

The Moi International Airport Mombasa reverberated back to life with two additional charter flights touching down on Tuesday.

By 29 days ago

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Big blow for Kenya as it loses second key IMO seat

Kenya has lost its grip on the United Nations’ maritime body after it was knocked out of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) executive organ.

By 1 month ago

Tourism investors urged to embrace youth-led innovation solutions

Players in the multi-billion-shilling tourism industry have been urged to embrace innovation.

By 1 month ago

Kisumu top official scoops award for shaping tourism policy

The official who works in the Directorate of Tourism, Kisumu County was recognised for shaping tourism policy, strengthening governance structures and elevating Kenya’s destination profile.

By 1 month ago

Water agency warns against encroachment of Lamu wetlands and sand dunes

WRA Board members toured the gazetted Lamu sand dunes along the Lamu coastline, which are by law protected as water catchment areas.

By 1 month ago

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What international laws say about Museveni's Indian Ocean claims

President Museveni warned of future wars between landlocked nations and their neighbours if they are denied access to the sea, in what was interpreted as a threat to Kenya.

By 2 months ago

Experts: Use retired Kenya Navy ships to train local seamen

Recently retired Kenya Navy vessels, KNS Galana and KNS Tana, should be converted into training vessels for merchant mariners aspiring to work onboard seagoing vessels.

By 2 months ago

Mombasa roll out plan to deal with housing, land issues

The Mombasa County, through the department of Land, Housing and Urban Planning has committed to ensure proper urban planning and address long-standing land issues.

By 2 months ago

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Return of pirates: Shipping firms raise fear of attacks

On November 6, 2025, a Maltese-flagged tanker, Hellas Aphrodite, was attacked by pirates.

By 2 months ago

Kenya scoops top honours at Africa's tourism awards

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has been crowned the best tourism board in Africa at the recent Africa Tourism Awards 2025.

By 2 months ago

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Maritime lobby makes sexual harassment training mandatory

Kenyan seafarers working on board both cargo and cruise ships have welcomed the new development.

By 2 months ago

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Dar es Salam port closed as Tanzania violence spreads

Civil unrest that has engulfed neighbouring Tanzania has led to the closure of its main seaport in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam.

By 2 months ago

KPA awarded for its greening ocean project

The announcement was made during a gala dinner awards ceremony at the IAPH World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan.

By 3 months ago

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History as Shimoni Fish Port receives first cruise ship

The tourists were expected to tour Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Reserve, popular for its dolphins, whale sharks, and unique marine life species.

By 3 months ago

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Kwale's Sh1.8b maritime and port logistics training centre nears completion

Kenya’s maritime sector is set for a major boost as the government inches closer to completing a Sh1.8 billion Regional Flagship Marine Transport and Ports Logistics Centre in Kwale County.

By 3 months ago

First cohort of 50 mediators graduate in Lamu

The cohorts attended a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing access to justice in the remote and marginalised areas within the coastal county.

By 3 months ago

Pope Leo to make inaugural visit to Muslim nations

Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is poised to embark on his inaugural foreign trip next month to Turkey and Lebanon, the Vatican has reported.

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Lamu awaken with port business, property, tourism and agriculture

But the spirit of the people, such as of Ms Jane Wamboi, widowed at the age of 20 on the night of June 16, 2014, was never dimmed.

By 3 months ago

Confusion as Kenyan seafarers denied passes due to lack of NEA certificates

A first-time recruit heading to a seaport within the Mediterranean Sea said they were denied passes because they lacked National Employment Authority (NEA) certificates.

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Marine tourism: The top dollar opportunity sailing past Kenya

The pristine coastline stretching from Mombasa to the Comoros Islands presents a unique combination of advantages that make marine passenger services particularly attractive.

By 3 months ago

Hoteliers hail campaign to eradicate invasive birds at Coast

A campaign mooted by the MTC to weed out the menacing Indian house crows through prebaiting has shown remarkable success, tourism stakeholders have said.

By 22 days ago

Mombasa port receives first cruise ship in 2026

June Chepkemei said that the cruise ship industry in Kenya was on an upward trend.

By 24 days ago

Art lovers protest as curtains risk falling on Mombasa oldest theatre

Little Theatre Club officials have appealed to the government to intervene and help save it from being replaced with a technical and vocational education and training institution.

By 25 days ago

Family in grief after police shoot dead boy on New Year day

A family in Mombasa is grieving after their 14-year-old son was shot dead by police while lighting fireworks during New Year celebrations.

By 27 days ago

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Kenya in fresh push to harness deep-sea fishing potential

Kenya's quest to harness the fisheries potential from its deep-sea waters has received a boost following the launch of a deep-sea fishing exhibition at the Liwatoni Fisheries Complex.

By 28 days ago

Boost for Coast tourism as two charter flights land at Moi Airport

The Moi International Airport Mombasa reverberated back to life with two additional charter flights touching down on Tuesday.

By 29 days ago

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Big blow for Kenya as it loses second key IMO seat

Kenya has lost its grip on the United Nations’ maritime body after it was knocked out of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) executive organ.

By 1 month ago

Tourism investors urged to embrace youth-led innovation solutions

Players in the multi-billion-shilling tourism industry have been urged to embrace innovation.

By 1 month ago

Kisumu top official scoops award for shaping tourism policy

The official who works in the Directorate of Tourism, Kisumu County was recognised for shaping tourism policy, strengthening governance structures and elevating Kenya’s destination profile.

By 1 month ago

Water agency warns against encroachment of Lamu wetlands and sand dunes

WRA Board members toured the gazetted Lamu sand dunes along the Lamu coastline, which are by law protected as water catchment areas.

By 1 month ago

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What international laws say about Museveni's Indian Ocean claims

President Museveni warned of future wars between landlocked nations and their neighbours if they are denied access to the sea, in what was interpreted as a threat to Kenya.

By 2 months ago

Experts: Use retired Kenya Navy ships to train local seamen

Recently retired Kenya Navy vessels, KNS Galana and KNS Tana, should be converted into training vessels for merchant mariners aspiring to work onboard seagoing vessels.

By 2 months ago

Mombasa roll out plan to deal with housing, land issues

The Mombasa County, through the department of Land, Housing and Urban Planning has committed to ensure proper urban planning and address long-standing land issues.

By 2 months ago

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Return of pirates: Shipping firms raise fear of attacks

On November 6, 2025, a Maltese-flagged tanker, Hellas Aphrodite, was attacked by pirates.

By 2 months ago

Kenya scoops top honours at Africa's tourism awards

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has been crowned the best tourism board in Africa at the recent Africa Tourism Awards 2025.

By 2 months ago