Indian Ocean Stories
Coastal counties, especially Lamu, are renowned for having a large number of mangrove forests due to their proximity to the Indian Ocean.
Residents who spoke to The Eastleigh Voice expressed their joy following the launch of the construction of the seawall in their village.
More than 60,000 residents of Mpeketoni and its environs rely on Lake Kenyatta to provide water for domestic use.
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...
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 (...
It was difficult to ascertain the precise death toll after the cyclone, which also raised concerns about access to food, water and sanitation, authori...
These figures reflect significant improvements in the search and rescue missions conducted during maritime hazards or accidents, compared to previous...
The petrochemical industry has also been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps.
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...
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.
He emphasised the importance of the assessment, noting that it helps the government better understand the Indian Ocean ecosystem and identify whether...
Joho defended the expenditure, explaining that the fish stock assessment is crucial for attracting investors to Kenya’s blue economy.
Normally, the refilling of the floating fuel stations is done at night since there are fewer interruptions from sailors.
The children have been conducting beach clean-ups to collect microplastics, particularly focusing on the Sabaki areas where they have observed the ext...
Together, they scoured the stretch from Southern Palm Hotel to Bahari Dhow, collecting 68.7 kilogrammes of plastic and glass bottles.
The Mtongwe ferry, which is a crucial link for residents needing to access Mombasa Island, has been out of operation, causing significant inconvenienc...
The materials, often made from durable, weather-resistant PVC, ended up in landfills or polluted water bodies, contributing to environmental degradati...
IMB's report also indicates that the perpetrators in Somalia are often heavily armed, with a notable increase in the use of guns.
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...
Both Somalia and Maldivian authorities are also working together to reunite the fishermen with their families in Mogadishu soon.
The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, makin...
TMA has advised sea users and the general public to stay informed by monitoring forecast updates and adhering to guidance from meteorological experts.
The CS explained that scientific tracking of Cyclone Hidaya has established that it has acquired its full status with the capability of remaining so u...
Precautionary measures include relocating residents from flood-prone areas along riverbanks to safer locations ahead of expected heavy rains.
CS Mutua promised to provide four-wheeler motorbikes to police officers patrolling the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Revenue rose 31.5 per cent last year to hit Sh352.5 billion (nearly $2.7 billion), a Tourism ministry report says.
In the last few months of 2023, the rainy season was much wetter than normal, bringing severe flooding to Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
ome coastal residents are turning to seawater to treat the disease but ophthalmologist Nadya Mustafa says there is no scientific basis for this.
The spokesman said the hijacking took place in the Indian Ocean.
The Lorenzo Putha–4 was seized some 840 nautical miles southeast of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, Sri Lankan navy spokesman Gayan Wickramasuriya said...
