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Why Addis is key to KPA growth target

Why Addis is key to KPA growth target

By Philip Mwakio 26 days ago

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Investors eye prime Mtwapa creek as North Coast property values climb

Mtwapa Creek is home to various high-end luxurious accommodations and waterfront dining options, like the Marina Seafood Restaurant The Moorings, Kenya’s first floating restaurant.

By Philip Mwakio 26 days ago

Lamu port traffic surges but growth may be fleeting

A group of maritime experts has downplayed the recent increase in cargo volumes at Port Lamu

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mombasa slums get facelift in new World Bank deal

All formal settlements in Mombasa will receive a facelift through the KISIP, a county-led partnership with the World Bank.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mombasa outlines measures to deal with possible flood disaster

Mombasa County Government has stopped construction and excavation activities in Mombasa for three days

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

Kenya’s push to expand seafarer jobs through MOUs is facing scrutiny from industry players who warn that structural gaps still limit real employment opportunities.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Womesa gets new team to push for women's interests in maritime sector

A Kenyan ship inspector, Betty Mutugi, has been elected unopposed as the chairperson of the Association of Women Managers in the Maritime Sector in Eastern and Southern Africa

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism

This bustling coastal town continues to grow. The progress and transformation of the once sleepy village to a must-visit area in the last decade is evident.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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Why KPA is in the spot over plan to outsource port services

Outsourcing resurfaces whenever efficiency dips, ship turnaround times lengthen, or cargo dwell time becomes a national preoccupation.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

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Inside Tana River's Sh39b organic city plan

An organic city represents a sustainable, eco-friendly urban model designed to function like a living organism, balancing high-density living with ecological regeneration.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

State critic Mwagodi arrested at Lunga Lunga border as he crossed to Tanzania

Human right activists in Mombasa have petitioned the government to state why they are holding Mwagodi Mwabili without formally charging him.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

New bridge simulator to boost seafarers' training in Malindi

Kenya’s maritime training has been strengthened with the installation of a bridge simulator at Mount Kenya University’s Malindi Maritime Academy in Kilifi County.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Pope Leo XIV appoints Eldoret Bishop Kimengich to new role

Unlike an auxiliary bishop, a coadjutor automatically becomes the next head of the diocese when the current bishop is nearing retirement or has health issues.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

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Confusion over seafarer IDs exposes gaps in maritime governance

They argue that responsibility for issuing SIDs should rest with the industry regulator, the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA).

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

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New KMA directive on seafarer training gets industry backing

For decades, the maritime sector has operated under a narrow definition of safety that privileged physical hazards while remaining largely silent on social harm. 

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Kenyan hotels to be classified after 10-year wait

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Ms Rebecca Miano said all hospitality properties will be classified a fresh by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA).

By Philip Mwakio 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 Philip Mwakio 3 months 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 Philip Mwakio 4 months 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 Philip Mwakio 4 months 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 Philip Mwakio 4 months 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 Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

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Why Addis is key to KPA growth target

Why Addis is key to KPA growth target

By Philip Mwakio 26 days ago

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Investors eye prime Mtwapa creek as North Coast property values climb

Mtwapa Creek is home to various high-end luxurious accommodations and waterfront dining options, like the Marina Seafood Restaurant The Moorings, Kenya’s first floating restaurant.

By Philip Mwakio 26 days ago

Lamu port traffic surges but growth may be fleeting

A group of maritime experts has downplayed the recent increase in cargo volumes at Port Lamu

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mombasa slums get facelift in new World Bank deal

All formal settlements in Mombasa will receive a facelift through the KISIP, a county-led partnership with the World Bank.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mombasa outlines measures to deal with possible flood disaster

Mombasa County Government has stopped construction and excavation activities in Mombasa for three days

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Premium

MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

Kenya’s push to expand seafarer jobs through MOUs is facing scrutiny from industry players who warn that structural gaps still limit real employment opportunities.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Womesa gets new team to push for women's interests in maritime sector

A Kenyan ship inspector, Betty Mutugi, has been elected unopposed as the chairperson of the Association of Women Managers in the Maritime Sector in Eastern and Southern Africa

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Premium

Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism

This bustling coastal town continues to grow. The progress and transformation of the once sleepy village to a must-visit area in the last decade is evident.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Premium

Why KPA is in the spot over plan to outsource port services

Outsourcing resurfaces whenever efficiency dips, ship turnaround times lengthen, or cargo dwell time becomes a national preoccupation.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

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Inside Tana River's Sh39b organic city plan

An organic city represents a sustainable, eco-friendly urban model designed to function like a living organism, balancing high-density living with ecological regeneration.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

State critic Mwagodi arrested at Lunga Lunga border as he crossed to Tanzania

Human right activists in Mombasa have petitioned the government to state why they are holding Mwagodi Mwabili without formally charging him.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

New bridge simulator to boost seafarers' training in Malindi

Kenya’s maritime training has been strengthened with the installation of a bridge simulator at Mount Kenya University’s Malindi Maritime Academy in Kilifi County.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Pope Leo XIV appoints Eldoret Bishop Kimengich to new role

Unlike an auxiliary bishop, a coadjutor automatically becomes the next head of the diocese when the current bishop is nearing retirement or has health issues.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

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Confusion over seafarer IDs exposes gaps in maritime governance

They argue that responsibility for issuing SIDs should rest with the industry regulator, the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA).

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Premium

New KMA directive on seafarer training gets industry backing

For decades, the maritime sector has operated under a narrow definition of safety that privileged physical hazards while remaining largely silent on social harm. 

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Kenyan hotels to be classified after 10-year wait

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Ms Rebecca Miano said all hospitality properties will be classified a fresh by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA).

By Philip Mwakio 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 Philip Mwakio 3 months 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 Philip Mwakio 4 months 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 Philip Mwakio 4 months ago