The tourism industry is still reeling from the effects Covid-19 pandemic and would greatly suffer the effects of the Finance Act 2023.
Mvurya said Kenya has a chance now to increase fish export to the Chinese market.
Extracts from dried seaweed can be used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries as well as fertiliser production.
11 fishermen crew out of 15 in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve (KMNR) have surrendered fishing gear that posed danger to marine life due to overfishing
According to statistics by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), there were 680,000 tourist arrivals into the country between January and May this year.
Ruto, who is on a five-day tour of the Coast, said his administration has an update on the disbursement of the shareable revenue to the counties.
Compared to others along the Eastern rim of the Indian Ocean, Kenya’s cruise terminal has performed poorly. Only ten cruise ships have docked there since completion in 2021.
President William Ruto on Saturday banned international firms from engaging in clearing and forwarding business and instructed state agencies at Mombasa Port to operate on a 24-hour basis.
The proposal, the Governor said, will give the facility autonomy and prevent the Executive from influencing its management, and guarantee financial independence.
Tanzania was quick to open its sky to more international airlines and offered to support investors while Kenya has had to struggle to even do basic marketing as a country.
Ethiopia has seen increased cargo volumes and is seeking to diversify the use of port facilities in the East and Horn of Africa to facilitate the movement of its exports and imports.
The tourism sector experienced a remarkable upswing in international arrivals, leading to higher revenues.
EAC has stepped up efforts to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTB) and protectionism impeding cross-border trade in the region.
The vessel, which has passengers from over 70 nationalities, will be open to the public for ship visits after a high-profile official launch ceremony.
The EAC verification mission is being chaired by Mr. Tiri Marie Rose from Burundi while Dr. Adbusalam Omer, Special Envoy of Somalia, is the Lead Negotiator for the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Tourism players at the Kenyan Coast are eager to consolidate gains made by a working formula between them and their Ugandan counterparts to boost cross-border tourism.
The spectacular island cut off from the rest of civilization, with an overgrowth of heavy mangrove forests, lies about 60 kilometres from Lamu town.
With a balance sheet of over Sh150 billion, KPC is financially sound to take over the defunct refinery in Changamwe as it seeks to increase its storage capacity and diversify operations, says CS.
Governor Nassir says European nation has rich history expertise in marine affairs. County has invited bids for development of systems in public-private partnership.
The Kwale-based coconut processor, Kentaste Limited, is poised to benefit from greater access to overseas markets following an announcement by the US government
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