Indian Ocean Stories

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...

Whistleblower in JKIA-Adani deal named one of the most influential Africans
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 28, 2024

In July, Amenya leaked details on social media of an arrangement between Kenya and the Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate. This ignited an outrage th...

Thousands mark 20 years after deadly Indian Ocean tsunami
Reuters  |  Dec 26, 2024

The tsunami on Dec. 26, 2004 was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, sending waves as high as 17.4 meters (...

US case against Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

The US Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.

Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

It was difficult to ascertain the precise death toll after the cyclone, which also raised concerns about access to food, water and sanitation, authori...

Lamu records fewer marine fatalities in 2024 amid improved rescue operations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

These figures reflect significant improvements in the search and rescue missions conducted during maritime hazards or accidents, compared to previous...

UN talks on plastics pollution treaty push for breakthrough as deadline looms
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The petrochemical industry has also been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps.

Adani bribery allegations shine spotlight on India's clean energy puzzle
Reuters  |  Nov 28, 2024

India's states are unprepared for the rapid rise in renewable generating capacity, lack adequate transmission infrastructure and storage and would rat...

Adani deals expose how lawmakers lack coherence, bow to presidential will - MP
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

MP Mbui pointed out that MPs have failed to maintain independent positions, undermining the electorate’s trust.

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
Reuters  |  Nov 26, 2024

At COP29, Kenya, France and Barbados floated setting up a series of global levies on certain sectors that could help ramp up the amount of money that...

Pressure mounts on Ruto to terminate Adani-linked healthcare project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Wamalwa criticised both President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga for supporting the Adani Group despite its questionable global reputation.

How Indian billionaire Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unravelled
Reuters  |  Nov 22, 2024

The account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Adani and seven of his associates.

Key events in Gautam Adani's US indictment over alleged bribery scheme
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

Apart from the bribery scheme, US authorities have also alleged Gautam raised over $3.5 billion between 2021-24 from global financial institutions bas...

India's opposition leader demands Adani's arrest after bribery scheme exposed
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Gandhi spoke hours after news emerged that Adani had paid $265 million (Sh34 billion) to Indian officials to obtain power supply contracts.

The long road to resolving the India-China border stand-off
Reuters  |  Oct 21, 2024

India and China went to war over their border, which has been disputed since they established diplomatic ties in the 1950s.

India, China strike border patrol pact that could ease ties, top official says
Reuters  |  Oct 21, 2024

The pact could lead to disengagement of the troops of both countries in the remote mountainous region, and help resolve issues that had arisen there i...

Indian crows threaten native Kenyan birds
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

The invasive species was originally brought to East Africa from the Indian subcontinent in 1891 and researchers estimate that they number almost one m...

Court adjourns virtual hearing of Adani-JKIA case after protesters disrupt it
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

The case has been filef by activist Tony Gachoka, Mount Kenya Jurist, Wiper Democratic Movement, Jubilee Party, and the Democratic Action Party-Kenya.

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.

Joho defends his docket over Sh1.6 billion used for 'fish counting' in Indian Ocean
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 03, 2024

He emphasised the importance of the assessment, noting that it helps the government better understand the Indian Ocean ecosystem and identify whether...

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