Tucked between the Watamu National Marine Park and the Arabuko Sokoke forest, Uyombo is an iconic study in unique biodiversity. Naturally grown mangroves, pristine clean beaches, coconut canopies and high end tourist hotels, one does not need to dig deep to understand why the residents of Uyombo have come out strongly against the proposed nuclear…
Capsicum growing under drip irrigation at Kidimu School for the Deaf in Kwale County When he arrived at the school in 2019 as the head teacher Athman Mwakuyu found a heap of manure at the compound behind one of the classrooms and thought it had been kept there ready for use in the farm. But…
Photo Courtesy of Dr Caesar Bita, NMK As Kenya boasts of successfully exploiting its conventional cultural assets to fuel tourism growth, archaeologists are working round the clock to promote the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UHC) as the next frontier in harnessing the blue economy. It is a new product in the tourism industry that can empower communities…
Dr Emmanuel Mbaru (front left) and other members of Marine & Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MARCOSIO) consortium during the GMES&Africa Forum in Sham El Sheikh, Egypt| Photo courtesy WIOMSA In the past elders would predict the weather and then warn fishermen of impending storms and their forecast was reliable. Fisheries was largely…
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…
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.
