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Philip Mwakio

Kenya in fresh push to harness deep-sea fishing potential

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-01 10:00:00

Kenya's quest to harness the fisheries potential from its deep-sea waters has received a boost following the launch of a deep-sea fishing exhibition at the Liwatoni Fisheries Complex.

Family in grief after police shoot dead boy on New Year day

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-02 10:24:47

A family in Mombasa is grieving after their 14-year-old son was shot dead by police while lighting fireworks during New Year celebrations.

Art lovers protest as curtains risk falling on Mombasa oldest theatre

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-05 06:00:00

Little Theatre Club officials have appealed to the government to intervene and help save it from being replaced with a technical and vocational education and training institution.

Mombasa port receives first cruise ship in 2026

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-05 11:14:46

June Chepkemei said that the cruise ship industry in Kenya was on an upward trend.

Hoteliers hail campaign to eradicate invasive birds at Coast

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-07 12:03:27

A campaign mooted by the MTC to weed out the menacing Indian house crows through prebaiting has shown remarkable success, tourism stakeholders have said.

New KMA directive on seafarer training gets industry backing

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-15 00:00:00

For decades, the maritime sector has operated under a narrow definition of safety that privileged physical hazards while remaining largely silent on social harm. 

Kenyan hotels to be classified after 10-year wait

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-15 13:48:00

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Ms Rebecca Miano said all hospitality properties will be classified a fresh by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA).

Confusion over seafarer IDs exposes gaps in maritime governance

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-22 06:30:00

They argue that responsibility for issuing SIDs should rest with the industry regulator, the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA).

Pope Leo XIV appoints Eldoret Bishop Kimengich to new role

By Philip Mwakio   2026-01-29 12:18:51

Unlike an auxiliary bishop, a coadjutor automatically becomes the next head of the diocese when the current bishop is nearing retirement or has health issues.

New bridge simulator to boost seafarers' training in Malindi

By Philip Mwakio   2026-02-15 06:00:00

Kenya’s maritime training has been strengthened with the installation of a bridge simulator at Mount Kenya University’s Malindi Maritime Academy in Kilifi County.

State critic Mwagodi arrested at Lunga Lunga border as he crossed to Tanzania

By Philip Mwakio   2026-02-17 12:21:15

Human right activists in Mombasa have petitioned the government to state why they are holding Mwagodi Mwabili without formally charging him.

Why KPA is in the spot over plan to outsource port services

By Philip Mwakio   2026-02-26 06:00:00

Outsourcing resurfaces whenever efficiency dips, ship turnaround times lengthen, or cargo dwell time becomes a national preoccupation.

Inside Tana River's Sh39b organic city plan

By Philip Mwakio   2026-02-26 06:00:00

An organic city represents a sustainable, eco-friendly urban model designed to function like a living organism, balancing high-density living with ecological regeneration.

Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-12 09:00:00

This bustling coastal town continues to grow. The progress and transformation of the once sleepy village to a must-visit area in the last decade is evident.

MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-19 08:00:00

Kenya’s push to expand seafarer jobs through MOUs is facing scrutiny from industry players who warn that structural gaps still limit real employment opportunities.

Womesa gets new team to push for women's interests in maritime sector

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-19 00:00:00

A Kenyan ship inspector, Betty Mutugi, has been elected unopposed as the chairperson of the Association of Women Managers in the Maritime Sector in Eastern and Southern Africa

Mombasa outlines measures to deal with possible flood disaster

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-22 10:52:05

Mombasa County Government has stopped construction and excavation activities in Mombasa for three days

Lamu port traffic surges but growth may be fleeting

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-26 06:00:00

A group of maritime experts has downplayed the recent increase in cargo volumes at Port Lamu

Mombasa slums get facelift in new World Bank deal

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-26 00:00:00

All formal settlements in Mombasa will receive a facelift through the KISIP, a county-led partnership with the World Bank.

Investors eye prime Mtwapa creek as North Coast property values climb

By Philip Mwakio   2026-04-09 00:00:00

Mtwapa Creek is home to various high-end luxurious accommodations and waterfront dining options, like the Marina Seafood Restaurant The Moorings, Kenya’s first floating restaurant.