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Mombasa residents flock Mama Ngina Waterfront, other venues to welcome 2025
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 01, 2025

The New Year celebrations reaffirmed Mombasa’s position as a premier holiday destination.

Coast Guard urges holidaymakers to prioritise safety during festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

To help enforce these guidelines, the KCGS is actively patrolling the waters and beaches, keeping a watchful eye on all holidaymakers.

Governor Abdulswamad urges Treasury to release funds, dismisses claims of returned cash
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad clarified that no funds have been voluntarily returned, instead, they cited the delay in disbursements from the exchequer as a ke...

Lamu County residents harness wildlife, beaches to boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2024

With its pristine environment and deep Swahili heritage, Lamu has long been a favoured destination, but locals are now seeking new ways to promote eco...

Kilifi children unite in fight against plastic pollution through art
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2024

The children have been conducting beach clean-ups to collect microplastics, particularly focusing on the Sabaki areas where they have observed the ext...

Saving Diani's marine life: Local youth rally for action against plastic pollution
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 11, 2024

Together, they scoured the stretch from Southern Palm Hotel to Bahari Dhow, collecting 68.7 kilogrammes of plastic and glass bottles.

Survivors’ tales of night of terror after bomb attack at Mogadishu's Liido Beach
Hassan Mohamed  |  Aug 11, 2024

A deadly gun battle ensued after five Al-Shabaab fighters stormed the nearby Beach View Hotel, shooting people indiscriminately.

Somali Government allocates Sh64.8m to support Liido Beach attack victims
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 07, 2024

The attack, which took place last Friday, resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals and injured 140 others.

Beachgoers urged to exercise caution amid strong waves at the Coast
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 05, 2024

The alert comes after a weekend emergency at Vidazini Beach, where two young men were caught in rough waters.

Somali government arrests military officers following deadly Al-Shabaab attack
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 05, 2024

The Prime Minister described the attack as barbaric, noting that it was not only against Islamic principles but also against the culture of the Somali...

Somalia police confirm 32 died in Al-Shabaab's Lido Beach attack
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 03, 2024

Hospitals in Mogadishu have made urgent appeals for blood donations due to the high number of injured people. 

Beach rugby tournament boosts tourism in Kwale County
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 21, 2024

In an interview with the press, the Leopard Beach Hotel manager, Joan Ndung'u, expressed enthusiasm about leveraging sports tourism to diversify their...

Diani’s iconic 14th-century mosque takes beachgoers back to historical past
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 10, 2024

Its whitewashed walls blend with the surroundings while the wooden doors with Arabic calligraphy evoke a sense of its historical past.

Kwale initiates Sh20 million project for tourism infrastructure upgrade
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 26, 2024

The initiative includes upgrading transportation networks and developing new tourist attractions, aligning with the county's broader vision to enhance...

World Ocean Day: Youth lead Diani beach cleanup in fight against plastic pollution
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 08, 2024

The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, makin...

Kwale tourism sector gets boost following upgrading of road leading to abandoned beaches
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 04, 2024

These beaches had been deserted due to insecurity and lack of proper access roads, leading to the collapse of businesses along the shores.

Mombasa beach ban lifted after Cyclone Hidaya dissipates
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 07, 2024

While access is restored, residents are advised to remain cautious due to expected rains and strong winds.

Diani Beach traders struggle as rain dampens business
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 26, 2024

As the April holiday season comes to an end, beach traders in Diani remain hopeful that the upcoming August holidays will bring better weather conditi...

Somalia's beach clean-up group wins global Arab Volunteer Award
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 18, 2024

The group which has over 100 active members, collects garbage mostly plastic every Friday from Mogadishu’s popular Lido beach and plans to expand thei...

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