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Why fishermen in Lamu are quitting the trade despite catching tonnes of fish
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 03, 2025

The county has more than 40 landing sites but all of them are at risk of being grabbed by private developers as they lack proper documentation to help...

Ishakani Village: A century-old community fades away due to insecurity, poverty
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 26, 2024

The village has for years suffered many challenges, key among them being insecurity contributed by Al-Shabaab militants from neighbouring Somalia.

Concerns raised as indigenous fish species in Lamu's freshwater lake dwindle
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2024

The lake is also impacted by overgrazing and sand harvesting, pollution, and competition for its resources pitting farmers against pastoralists.

Kilifi fishermen call for protection of sharks as demand for fins rises
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2024

Shark fin soup is a delicacy in countries like China and Vietnam, where it is often served at weddings and banquets, further fuelling the demand.

MPs question how state spent Sh1.6 billion to count fish in Indian Ocean
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

Joho defended the expenditure, explaining that the fish stock assessment is crucial for attracting investors to Kenya’s blue economy.

Ruto promises to protect fishermen from deaths at Lake Victoria
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2024

President Ruto expressed optimism that more people will be drawn to the sector if the government makes fishing safe.

Lamu’s Bajuni artisans take pride in preserving age-old handicraft tradition
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2024

 The village is also renowned for fishing, with a rich history in dhow building and repairs across the archipelago.

Mvurya reveals plans for Kenya's venture into industrial fishing
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 03, 2024

The former Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS, said the government licensed the vessel TXORI GORRI recently to help the country kick off ind...

Illegal gear costs Lamu fishing sector Sh70 million annually
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 09, 2024

The region has been recording an annual stock decline of about 96 per cent, especially of the tigerfish species annually, which is one of the most sou...

Three Somali fishermen found in Maldives after missing for 3 months
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 24, 2024

Both Somalia and Maldivian authorities are also working together to reunite the fishermen with their families in Mogadishu soon.

Governors' committee flags concern on fisheries laws, cites exclusion
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2024

The committee emphasised the importance of the meeting, stating that it allowed them to articulate their reservations and propose recommendations for...

KMA enforces stringent pollution prevention regulations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 17, 2024

The regulations under Port State Control establish a structure for enforcing requirements for ship safety, pollution avoidance, shipboard living, and...

Fears that pirates are returning to seas off Somalia
Agency  |  Feb 14, 2024

Analysts played down fears the bad days of Somali piracy were back, stressing the presence of foreign navies had deterred once-wanton criminality at s...

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