Tourism players oppose plans to hike park entry fees

Plans by Kenya Wildlife Service to hike park entry fees negate the country's ambitions to grow the number of international tourists to 5.5 million by 2027, tourism players have said.

By 26 days ago

Construction of Kwale's Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Port is complete

The port will reshape the local economy, expanding export opportunities regionally and domestically. 

By 1 month ago

Tourism sector needs a strategy, not slogans, stakeholders tell the government

The government lacks a coherent strategy to achieve its target of doubling the number of international tourists visiting the country, stakeholders in the tourism sector have said.

By 1 month ago

Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost town

Mombasa was a ghost city as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against police brutality and commemorate the June 25, 2024, killing of Gen Zs.

By 1 month ago

Two Kenyan women stranded in Saudi Arabia plead for State help

Ms Aisha Baya, 20, and Mariam Said, 30, said they were duped into employment as domestic workers by a Mombasa-based agent last year.

By 1 month ago

Hoteliers in fierce competition ahead of August classification

Hoteliers at the Coast are in a race to spruce up their establishments ahead of the planned classification by the Tourism Regulatory Authority in August this year.

By 1 month ago

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Boko Boko: Kilifi restaurant where presidents dine using their hands

It's where former presidents like Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's fourth president Uhuru Kenyatta and former Zambian president Rupiah Banda have feasted using their bare hands.

By 2 months ago

Unionists raise red flag over sea jobs scams

Unionists have warned that the situation threatens the integrity of Kenya’s seafaring industry and could affect thousands of Kenyans seeking jobs.

By 2 months ago

Concerns as unlicensed firm recruits seafarers

Veteran seafarers and maritime experts have sounded the alarm over the activities of an unregistered firm allegedly recruiting Kenyans to work aboard foreign ships without authorisation.

By 2 months ago

Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potential

Kwale county government has embarked on harnessing the fisheries sector to ensure sustainable livelihoods.

By 3 months ago

Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

Kenya’s maritime history stretches back millennia, with sophisticated maritime activities dating to at least 500 BC, according to the National Museums of Kenya (NKM).

By 3 months ago

Woman breaks cultural, religious barriers to work as a tour guide

As a young Muslim woman, Bishamba Juma has defied stereotypes to thrive in a male-dominated industry.

By 4 months ago

Elizabeth Wakesho makes history as Kenya's first certified female captain

Elizabeth Wakesho’s 15-year journey of resilience and determination has earned her the highest marine certification.

By 4 months ago

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

A patient died by suicide on Sunday at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under unclear circumstances amid reports that he was depressed over accumulating medical bill.

By 4 months ago

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

The US issued a travel advisory against parts of the Coast, Nairobi, Rift Valley and along the Somali border, but CS Miano welcomed 1249 cruise ship tourists declaring their safety.

By 4 months ago

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Around 10,000 farmers in Mombasa County are engaged in rabbit farming, signaling the growth of cuniculture in the country's smallest county in landmass.

By 5 months ago

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

In the campaign christened The Kenya We Deserve, the bishops appeared to wash their hands off the Kenya Kwanza regime.

By 5 months ago

Tourism players oppose plans to hike park entry fees

Plans by Kenya Wildlife Service to hike park entry fees negate the country's ambitions to grow the number of international tourists to 5.5 million by 2027, tourism players have said.

By 26 days ago

Construction of Kwale's Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Port is complete

The port will reshape the local economy, expanding export opportunities regionally and domestically. 

By 1 month ago

Tourism sector needs a strategy, not slogans, stakeholders tell the government

The government lacks a coherent strategy to achieve its target of doubling the number of international tourists visiting the country, stakeholders in the tourism sector have said.

By 1 month ago

Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost town

Mombasa was a ghost city as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against police brutality and commemorate the June 25, 2024, killing of Gen Zs.

By 1 month ago

Two Kenyan women stranded in Saudi Arabia plead for State help

Ms Aisha Baya, 20, and Mariam Said, 30, said they were duped into employment as domestic workers by a Mombasa-based agent last year.

By 1 month ago

Hoteliers in fierce competition ahead of August classification

Hoteliers at the Coast are in a race to spruce up their establishments ahead of the planned classification by the Tourism Regulatory Authority in August this year.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Boko Boko: Kilifi restaurant where presidents dine using their hands

It's where former presidents like Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's fourth president Uhuru Kenyatta and former Zambian president Rupiah Banda have feasted using their bare hands.

By 2 months ago

Unionists raise red flag over sea jobs scams

Unionists have warned that the situation threatens the integrity of Kenya’s seafaring industry and could affect thousands of Kenyans seeking jobs.

By 2 months ago

Concerns as unlicensed firm recruits seafarers

Veteran seafarers and maritime experts have sounded the alarm over the activities of an unregistered firm allegedly recruiting Kenyans to work aboard foreign ships without authorisation.

By 2 months ago

Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potential

Kwale county government has embarked on harnessing the fisheries sector to ensure sustainable livelihoods.

By 3 months ago

Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

Kenya’s maritime history stretches back millennia, with sophisticated maritime activities dating to at least 500 BC, according to the National Museums of Kenya (NKM).

By 3 months ago

Woman breaks cultural, religious barriers to work as a tour guide

As a young Muslim woman, Bishamba Juma has defied stereotypes to thrive in a male-dominated industry.

By 4 months ago

Elizabeth Wakesho makes history as Kenya's first certified female captain

Elizabeth Wakesho’s 15-year journey of resilience and determination has earned her the highest marine certification.

By 4 months ago

Patient dies by suicide at Coast General Hospital

A patient died by suicide on Sunday at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under unclear circumstances amid reports that he was depressed over accumulating medical bill.

By 4 months ago

CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

The US issued a travel advisory against parts of the Coast, Nairobi, Rift Valley and along the Somali border, but CS Miano welcomed 1249 cruise ship tourists declaring their safety.

By 4 months ago

Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Around 10,000 farmers in Mombasa County are engaged in rabbit farming, signaling the growth of cuniculture in the country's smallest county in landmass.

By 5 months ago

Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

In the campaign christened The Kenya We Deserve, the bishops appeared to wash their hands off the Kenya Kwanza regime.

By 5 months ago

Tourism players oppose plans to hike park entry fees

Plans by Kenya Wildlife Service to hike park entry fees negate the country's ambitions to grow the number of international tourists to 5.5 million by 2027, tourism players have said.

By 26 days ago

Construction of Kwale's Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Port is complete

The port will reshape the local economy, expanding export opportunities regionally and domestically. 

By 1 month ago

Tourism sector needs a strategy, not slogans, stakeholders tell the government

The government lacks a coherent strategy to achieve its target of doubling the number of international tourists visiting the country, stakeholders in the tourism sector have said.

By 1 month ago

Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost town

Mombasa was a ghost city as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against police brutality and commemorate the June 25, 2024, killing of Gen Zs.

By 1 month ago

Two Kenyan women stranded in Saudi Arabia plead for State help

Ms Aisha Baya, 20, and Mariam Said, 30, said they were duped into employment as domestic workers by a Mombasa-based agent last year.

By 1 month ago

Hoteliers in fierce competition ahead of August classification

Hoteliers at the Coast are in a race to spruce up their establishments ahead of the planned classification by the Tourism Regulatory Authority in August this year.

By 1 month ago