Watamu stands out as the premier destination on the Kenyan Coast, boasting white sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue waters, abundant marine life, and a vibrant cultural heritage.
President William Ruto has reiterated his government’s commitment to ensure the Kenya Defence Forces and in particular the Kenya Navy, is modernised to continue discharging its duties effectively.
The Sh30 billion bypass has opened up the South Coast to business, agriculture and housing ventures as it provides a direct connection to Mombasa without having to use the Likoni ferries.
Sugarcane farmers Sunday hailed President William Ruto’s plan to pay bonus by the end of January, as the best New Year’s gift ever.
Sugarcane farmers have hailed the government’s plan for an annual bonus payment similar to that paid to their tea and coffee counterparts.
Three years later, a terminal with a 2,000-passenger has not attracted adequate business. In 2023, Kenya had five cruise ship visiting compared to 43 in Durban, South Africa.
At least 10 charter flights are flying to Mombasa, boosting the nascent meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) tourism at the Coast region.
Mariakani derives from the Kamba name for quivers “mathyakani” as it was the hiding place for quivers by long-distance traders before entering Mombasa.
The Kenyan maritime industry is growing and there is a need for services such as marine transport which can reap huge returns for investors, experts say.
While the shipwrecks that sunk many years ago offer a tourist attraction, experts say they pose a danger to ships entering Mombasa Port.
It was double joy at the Port of Mombasa this week after two cruise ships docked with a total of 1,600 passengers plus crew.
Kenya received a record 2.4 million international tourists in 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase compared to 2023.
President William Ruto has said Kenya will continue to market the country as a top tourist destination to spur foreign investment and stimulate economic growth.
A third cruise ship of the year docked in Mombasa yesterday as the focus of State agencies and investors in the tourism sector shifted to optimising the sector showing signs of recovering.
In the campaign christened The Kenya We Deserve, the bishops appeared to wash their hands off the Kenya Kwanza regime.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Wakesho’s 15-year journey of resilience and determination has earned her the highest marine certification.
Her achievement paved the way for future generations of female maritime leaders in a male-dominated industry.
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