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Philip Mwakio

Captain William Ruto promises to address challenges at the port

Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto has pledged to enhance efficiency at the Port of Mombasa.

By Philip Mwakio 4 days ago

Captain William Ruto promises to address challenges at the port

Good tidings for Lamu as port receives its 19th vessel since launch two years ago

Good tidings for Lamu as port receives its 19th vessel since launch two years ago

By Philip Mwakio 9 days ago

Ruto backs ex-PS Nancy Karigithu for IMO's top seat

Ruto backs ex-PS Nancy Karigithu for IMO's top seat

By Philip Mwakio 12 days ago

State seeks end to land woes, set to build 3,000 affordable houses

State seeks end to land woes, set to build 3,000 affordable houses

By Philip Mwakio 25 days ago

US topples UK as Kenya's key tourism source market

International arrivals closed the year at 1.48 million visitors, representing a 70.45 per cent increase compared to the 2021 arrivals at 870,465 visitors.

By Philip Mwakio 29 days ago

US topples UK as Kenya's key tourism source market

EAC secures funds for feasibility study on the Northern Corridor

Upgrading the Malaba, Busia and Lwakhakha border posts to be part of study. Tanzania and Burundi directed to implement the EAC Roaming Framework by the August 30.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

EAC secures funds for feasibility study on the Northern Corridor

More jobs lined up for Kenyan seafarers in foreign cruise liners

There is growing demand by international cruise shipping lines to employ Kenyan hospitality staff, according to KMA. It is estimated that more than 7,000 Kenyan hospitality staff have been hired.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

More jobs lined up for Kenyan seafarers in foreign cruise liners

Kenya seeks pact with Indonesia to boost ports

Kenya and Indonesia State port operators have agreed to promote trade between the two nations.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya seeks pact with Indonesia to boost ports

Kenya ranks second at key tourism expo

Saudi Arabia was top in the large exhibition stand category followed by Qatar and Maldives.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya ranks second at key tourism expo

Kenya pushes for tuna protection amid transboundary fishing crisis

CS Mvurya said his ministry is mandated to develop national oceans and blue economy strategies and policies amid concerns too much fishing pressure can result in stock collapse.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya pushes for tuna protection amid transboundary fishing crisis

Bett bets on rich Indians to boost tourism recovery

Country is seeking to grow its visitor numbers from one of the top five performing tourism source markets to surpass the 2019 figures. Arrivals from India grew by 93.2 per cent last year.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Bett bets on rich Indians to boost tourism recovery

Mining firm sponsors 24 youths to acquire vital technical skills

The 100 beneficiaries from deprived communities will receive vocational and entrepreneurial skills to prepare them for job placements.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mining firm sponsors 24 youths to acquire vital technical skills

Former PS Karigithu gets backing for maritime agency's top seat

Former Principal Secretary for Shipping and Maritime Nancy Karigithu has received endorsement in her quest for the top seat at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Former PS Karigithu gets backing for maritime agency's top seat

Cruise ship carrying 795 tourists docks in Mombasa

Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtua said that with improved infrastructure and security, cruise tourism will receive much-needed attention.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Cruise ship carrying 795 tourists docks in Mombasa

Mombasa to get a share of port's revenue

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has for the last 10 years agitated for the introduction of the levies saying the port was the biggest resource for the county.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Mombasa to get a share of port's revenue

Kenya Maritime Authority lists firms for recruitment and the placement of Kenyan seafarers

While Kenya has 11 manning agents, the Philippines, a global leader in maritime labour, has up to 300 licensed firms.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Kenya Maritime Authority lists firms for recruitment and the placement of Kenyan seafarers

Drought kills over 6,000 wild animals in Amboseli ecosystem within six months

Conservationists say the deadly drought - believed to be the worst in 40 years - has killed more wildlife in Amboseli than any other on record.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Drought kills over 6,000 wild animals in Amboseli ecosystem within six months

21 Kenyan fishermen rescued from sinking boat off Kwale

The Captain of the stricken fishing vessel reported that there was flooding in the engine room and was increasingly overwhelming the ship’s submersible pump.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

21 Kenyan fishermen rescued from sinking boat off Kwale

Lamu county moves to protect endangered sand dunes

takeholders contend that protection of the water catchment area in the Shela dunes is one of the most crucial issues facing the World Heritage site.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Lamu county moves to protect endangered sand dunes

Slow business as Lamu Port opens the year

Lamu handled a measly 1,821 twenty-foot container equivalent units (TEUs) and 213 tonnes of conventional cargo.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Slow business as Lamu Port opens the year

Drought poses danger to threatened Grevy's zebra

Almost all of the world’s remaining Grevy’s zebras live in the arid landscape of northern Kenya.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Drought poses danger to threatened Grevy's zebra

Sarova bets on regional expansion to grow footprint as tourism recovers

Last December, the hotel chain expanded its footprints in the Nyanza region after taking over the management of the Imperial Hotel in Kisumu.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Sarova bets on regional expansion to grow footprint as tourism recovers

Tourism on the mend as arrivals up 74pc in 2022

KTB data shows that the total number of arrivals during the January-November 2022 period was 1,321,887, which is an increase of 74.5 per cent from the same period last year.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Tourism on the mend as arrivals up 74pc in 2022

New arrivals revive key cruise ship terminal at Mombasa port

Two vessels have offloaded 1,800 visitors in less than a month. Construction of the facility was completed in 2019 but it has been lying idle.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

New arrivals revive key cruise ship terminal at Mombasa port

State plans to create 40,000 maritime jobs by 2025

Currently, Kenyan seafarers are being absorbed to work aboard leading cruise liners.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

State plans to create 40,000 maritime jobs by 2025

Passengers on Indian Ocean cruise ship enthralled by Kenya's beauty

The vessel flying the Marshal Island flag had sailed into the warm Kilindini waters from Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a 14-hour stopover before embarking on its Indian Ocean cruise.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Passengers on Indian Ocean cruise ship enthralled by Kenya's beauty

KPA banks on partnerships to save struggling Lamu Port

At the time of its official commissioning in July 2021, Lamu Port was billed as a game-changer in transshipment.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

KPA banks on partnerships to save struggling Lamu Port

Seafarers plead with President Ruto to secure their jobs with international cruise lines

The two unions also called on the government to provide necessary financial support to facilitate the recruitment process

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Seafarers plead with President Ruto to secure their jobs with international cruise lines

'Slaving' seamen want State to give council teeth

Mwinyi Jahazi said Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya must prioritise operationalisation of the council.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

'Slaving' seamen want State to give council teeth

CS Owalo: State to pay media houses Sh1b advertising arrears

Communication and Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo said the government will soon offset the debts.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

CS Owalo: State to pay media houses Sh1b advertising arrears

A 'Semester at Sea': The sailing university that's on a world tour

Currently, there are over 800 students pursuing different courses.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

A 'Semester at Sea': The sailing university that's on a world tour

Idle for 3 years, Sh1b terminal receives first ship

The terminal features a three-story building and has similar facilities like at the airports such as duty-free shops, lounges, restaurants and conference facilities.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Idle for 3 years, Sh1b terminal receives first ship

Mombasa port ups capacity to handle more oil products

According to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) officials, the Sh40 billion offshore oil facility can handle 14.6 million tonnes of oil products

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Mombasa port ups capacity to handle more oil products

Italian cruise ship hires 80 Kenyan youth for sea jobs

Over 1,000 Kenyan seafarers work aboard MSC Cruise-liners with the shipping world getting keen to take even more.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Italian cruise ship hires 80 Kenyan youth for sea jobs

Lobby wants more women in maritime sector

Womesa chairperson Fiona Mbandi said in a speech that Womesa was not happy that the number of women in the maritime sector still remains low.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Lobby wants more women in maritime sector

Coastal groups plant mangrove trees to mark world fisheries day

While marking World Fisheries Day, officers drawn from various organisations at the Coast planted 500 mangrove seedlings at the Majaoni site

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Coastal groups plant mangrove trees to mark world fisheries day

Governor Nassir joins in clean-up exercise at public cemeteries

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir ordered residents to stop dumping garbage in the cemeteries and other illegal dumpsites.

By Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

Governor Nassir joins in clean-up exercise at public cemeteries

US topples UK as Kenya's key tourism source market

International arrivals closed the year at 1.48 million visitors, representing a 70.45 per cent increase compared to the 2021 arrivals at 870,465 visitors.

By Philip Mwakio 29 days ago

US topples UK as Kenya's key tourism source market

EAC secures funds for feasibility study on the Northern Corridor

Upgrading the Malaba, Busia and Lwakhakha border posts to be part of study. Tanzania and Burundi directed to implement the EAC Roaming Framework by the August 30.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

EAC secures funds for feasibility study on the Northern Corridor

More jobs lined up for Kenyan seafarers in foreign cruise liners

There is growing demand by international cruise shipping lines to employ Kenyan hospitality staff, according to KMA. It is estimated that more than 7,000 Kenyan hospitality staff have been hired.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

More jobs lined up for Kenyan seafarers in foreign cruise liners

Kenya seeks pact with Indonesia to boost ports

Kenya and Indonesia State port operators have agreed to promote trade between the two nations.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya seeks pact with Indonesia to boost ports

Kenya ranks second at key tourism expo

Saudi Arabia was top in the large exhibition stand category followed by Qatar and Maldives.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya ranks second at key tourism expo

Kenya pushes for tuna protection amid transboundary fishing crisis

CS Mvurya said his ministry is mandated to develop national oceans and blue economy strategies and policies amid concerns too much fishing pressure can result in stock collapse.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya pushes for tuna protection amid transboundary fishing crisis

Bett bets on rich Indians to boost tourism recovery

Country is seeking to grow its visitor numbers from one of the top five performing tourism source markets to surpass the 2019 figures. Arrivals from India grew by 93.2 per cent last year.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Bett bets on rich Indians to boost tourism recovery

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