World cancer day ribbon | Image by Freepik Cancer mortality in Africa is projected to reach about one million deaths per year by 2030 if urgent measures are not taken. This is according to WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti as the world commemorates World Cancer day. Also, in 20 years, cancer death…
Luxurious MSC Poesia ship cruises into the Port of Mombasa in its maiden voyage to the Kenyan Coast| Photo courtesy KPA The Mombasa Port Cruise terminal continues to witness stellar performance receiving the fourth first caller vessel since the start of 202. This, according to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) points to increased connectivity of the…
Dr Abdourahmane DIALLO, WHO Country Representative in Kenya during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day in Mombasa, Kenya| Photo|Moses Baya The World Health Organization (WHO) has rallied citizens, including leaders and communities, to unite and address inequalities that drive neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Speaking during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (‘World NTD Day’) at…
Kenya Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha during the 2023 World Aids Day in Meru County | Photo Courtesy Ministry of Health On a Wednesday morning at the OKOA Sasa offices in Bamburi area of Mombasa County, I met Saumu Chemtai, 22 (not her real name), ready to embark on a journey to Nakuru county where…
Traditional dhow used for marine excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Protected Area. Photo|Joshua Wambugu Growing up in Wasini village, Suleiman Kionzo, whose matrimonial home is in Lunga Lunga, an area bordering Kenya and Tanzania, was molded into becoming one of the prominent boat operators in the Shimoni region. Kionzo, who is a member of the Wasini…
The October 27, 2023 launch of Kenya’s Coastal Blueprint 2030, in collaboration with Portugal’s Camões, I.P., highlights a push for inclusive and sustainable tourism. Held at Forodhani restaurant in Mombasa, the event signals a collective effort to unlock the coastal region’s blue economy potential.
While industrialization has been blamed for contributing immensely to greenhouse gases, technology has come to the rescue and residents of Jimbo in Kenya’s South Coast have become part of the global plan to salvage the environment. Jimbo is not an ordinary village. From its unique location just at the tip of the Kenyan border with…
President William Samoei Ruto oversaw the construction of the Shimoni Port, set to become the country’s first fish port. Funded by Kenya Ports Authority, this Ksh. 2.6 billion project aims to boost the Blue Economy by enhancing fish production and processing. The port’s facilities and infrastructure will support the entire fish value chain, driving economic growth and employment opportunities.
The cruise liner SH Diana’s docking at Mombasa Port and maiden call at Port of Lamu signal a positive turnaround in Kenya’s tourism industry post Covid-19. With confidence in Kenya as a tourist destination growing, more vessels are expected at Mombasa, and the Lamu port’s potential is emphasized. The visit also boosts Lamu’s tourism, showcasing cultural and heritage sites.
