A captivating section view of the Odra River, beautifully captured by Kui Mugweru. Standing on the banks of Poland’s Odra River, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to the struggles of my homeland, Kenya. The Odra, Poland’s second-largest river, winds gracefully through cities and countryside, its tranquil beauty belying a history of catastrophic floods. The…
Stakeholders who attended the STEM Education and Training Policy Workshop to review and enhance the current policy at the North Coast Hotel, Kilifi. Photo by Dr. Jacqueline Uku. Efforts to promote ocean literacy are being ramped up to help the public, especially youth, understand the vast opportunities within the blue economy. From Media outlets like…
Joyce Ndung’u at the Cultural village gives us a tour of the traditional homesteads. Photo Credit Mazera Ndurya. A walk in to the Mombasa Cultural Village inside the Mkomani Showground conjures up a feeling of village life, one that is complete with the frills of tradition. It is a testament of how diverse cultures can…
Mombasa County’s only gazetted forest, the mangroves, is under severe threat from urban development, logging, and charcoal burning. However, hope has been rekindled by the efforts of a community-based organization (CBO) called Community Environmental Sustainable Mariculture (COMENSUM). Located in Majaoni village, which borders Kilifi County, COMENSUM has established an eco-friendly information center and restaurant on…
Munje rangers. Photo by COMRED. On a bright Wednesday morning at Munje Beach, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as members of the Munje Beach Management Unit (BMU) scurried along the shoreline. The day marked not just the eagerly anticipated harvest of octopus from their protected area, but also the launch of a new speedboat—a crucial…
Alice Mumba a Community Health Promoter at Rabai Sub County Hospital. Photo by Anthony Zoka. She’s 66 and has six children of her own. Her journey has moved her from being a traditional birth attendant to a dedicated community health promoter, changing the lives of countless women in her community along the way. Meet Alice…
Phoebe Maina, CEO of Steri Tours and Travels. Photo credit Phoebe Maina What began as a side hustle for Phoebe Maina in 2017 blossomed into a full-fledged company by 2020, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Phoebe Maina, now the CEO of Steri Tours and Travels, transformed her passion for travel and community development…
Group Photo of Scientists and Artists Who Attended the Ocean Literacy Training Workshop. Photo Credit KMFRI The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) recently hosted a groundbreaking Ocean Literacy Training Workshop in Mombasa, drawing over 40 participants from across the Kenyan coast and the Western Indian Ocean region. This innovative event marked the first…
Kilifi County’s head of the Preventive and Promotive Unit, Catherine Munywoki, seated at the center in a blue top, along with other health workers, during a media engagement training session. Photo credit Zero malaria campaign In Rabai Constituency, Kilifi County, community health promoters, under the guidance of health practitioners, have been playing a crucial role…
The new model mental health clinic at Gongoni in Magarini. Photo Credit, ALPHONCE GARI. “The pain of a child is known to the parent.” This saying resonates deeply with Regina Mwendo, a 76-year-old mother of nine from Vibao Viwili Village in Tana River County, Kenya. For over ten years, Regina has embarked on a grueling journey…
