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Philip Mwakio

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.

Tourism players fault Mutua over hotel classification

Tourism players differ over KWS plan to hire out national park sites

Tourism players differ over KWS plan to hire out national park sites

Coast hoteliers anxious as agency issues alert over rising sea level

Coast hoteliers anxious as agency issues alert over rising sea level

State lauded for efforts to reverse tourism fortunes

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.

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.

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

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).

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.

Tourism: Emulate SA, State told

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.

How I jumped financial hurdles to build a thriving hospitality empire

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).

State to fast track infrastructure projects in Kwale

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.

More cruise ships dock at Mombasa port after Sh1.4b revamp

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.

KICD says e-learning key to address teachers' shortage

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Áras an Uachtaráin in Northern Ireland.

By 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

Bixa farmers blame rogue brokers over poor prices

Good tidings as cruise ship docks in Mombasa with 3,000 tourists

The Norwegian Dawn docked at berth number one's ultra-modern cruise handling terminal before passengers disembarked for game safaris and city tours.

By 3 months ago

Good tidings as cruise ship docks in Mombasa with 3,000 tourists

Rosy outlook for Coast tourism as airlines, ships up activities

A cruise ship with a capacity of over 2,500 passengers plus a nearly similar number of ship crew will dock at the modern cruise terminal for a full-day visit.

By 3 months ago

Rosy outlook for Coast tourism as airlines, ships up activities

State to complete Sh2.6 billion fish port project in September

Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said civil works were going on as planned.

By 3 months ago

State to complete Sh2.6 billion fish port project in September

Cruise ship with 1,900 tourists docks at port, 4 more expected

Kenya Ports Authority General Manager Dr Sudi Mwasinago said MV Bolette, belonging to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, was due to leave for Zanzibar after an overnight stay in Mombasa.

By 3 months ago

Cruise ship with 1,900 tourists docks at port, 4 more expected

Three fishermen rescued after 22 days in high seas

They were rescued by a Chinese fishing vessel on December 24. CS Mvurya says search and rescue operation for fourth fisherman still underway.

By 3 months ago

Three fishermen rescued after 22 days in high seas

Three dead while others injured in a road accident in Taru, Kwale

Death toll in Taru accident rises to three, 22 people hospitalised at Samburu Sub County Hospital.

By 4 months ago

Three dead while others injured in a road accident in Taru, Kwale

Port records high cargo volumes despite harsh economic times

KPA also recorded reduced ship and container waiting time compared to 2022. Lamu Port expected to tap more business with improved equipment and road network.

By 4 months ago

Port records high cargo volumes despite harsh economic times

Serene village that tourists throng to learn Digo culture

The serene village, nestled on the third row from the white sandy beaches of the idyllic Diani Beach, is quickly becoming the most visited rural area by foreigners on the Coast.

By 4 months ago

Serene village that tourists throng to learn Digo culture

Kenya elected member of World Heritage Committee

Kenya has been elected member of the World Heritage Committee during the 24th session of the general assembly of state parties in Paris, France.

By 4 months ago

Kenya elected member of World Heritage Committee

State constructs Sh1.15b bridge to link Funzi island, Msambweni

The government has embarked on the construction of a Sh1.15 billion bridge to link Funzi island and Msambweni mainland in Kwale county.

By 4 months ago

State constructs Sh1.15b bridge to link Funzi island, Msambweni

Stakeholders push for joint EAC tourist hub, regional visa

Tourism stakeholders are pushing for the establishment of the East African Community (EAC) as a single tourism destination, in an effort to exploit the region’s tourism potential.

By 4 months ago

Stakeholders push for joint EAC tourist hub, regional visa

Residents praise delay of Sh1.4b compensation to clean up list

Residents of Dongo Kundu in Mombasa have praised the national government for halting the compensation for families who will pave the way for the planned special economic zone.

By 5 months ago

Residents praise delay of Sh1.4b compensation to clean up list

Murkomen blames shoddy work, neglect for JKIA leakages

While blaming neglect and shoddy work, Murkomen said a modern terminal will be constructed at JKIA to resolve the problems that have recently plagued the facility.

By 5 months ago

Murkomen blames shoddy work, neglect for JKIA leakages

State unveils Sh245 million mango factory in Tana River

The project by the Coast Development Authority is expected to reduce post-harvest losses. The project started in 2017 but was delayed due to inadequate funding.

By 5 months ago

State unveils Sh245 million mango factory in Tana River

Mombasa port expansion pays off as terminals list more cargo

KPA has expanded the new container terminal to include berth numbers 21 and 22. Additional vessels to make calls at the port, with another recent acquisition expected to dock in December.

By 5 months ago

Mombasa port expansion pays off as terminals list more cargo

KTB ups efforts to get a larger share of global tourism market

Acting CEO says the country is hosting various marketing forums and roadshows across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Kenyan delegation participated in the annual World Travel Market event in London.

By 5 months ago

KTB ups efforts to get a larger share of global tourism market

Hoteliers welcome new levy on Airbnb

Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) said the move was sustainable for the fund.

By 6 months ago

Hoteliers welcome new levy on Airbnb

Sarova takes over Nanyuki-based Maiyan Resort in latest deal

Kenya’s largest indigenous hospitality group announced it will take over Maiyan Luxury Resort effective November 1, and rebrand it into Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki.

By 6 months ago

Sarova takes over Nanyuki-based Maiyan Resort in latest deal

Upgrade of Ukunda Airstrip boon for Kwale's tourism

According to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the rehabilitation and expansion of the airport to handle larger aircraft will cost Sh2.3 billion.

By 6 months ago

Upgrade of Ukunda Airstrip boon for Kwale's tourism

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