Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 17:02:17

Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya

The CS explained that scientific tracking of Cyclone Hidaya has established that it has acquired its full status with the capability of remaining so until it hits Kenya and Tanzania any time now.

Kwale residents urged to stay away from Indian Ocean amid Cyclone Hidaya alert
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-03 16:30:47

Kwale residents urged to stay away from Indian Ocean amid Cyclone Hidaya alert

Precautionary measures include relocating residents from flood-prone areas along riverbanks to safer locations ahead of expected heavy rains.

CS Mutua to provide police four-wheel bikes in tourism revival plan
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-04 11:53:49

CS Mutua to provide police four-wheel bikes in tourism revival plan

CS Mutua promised to provide four-wheeler motorbikes to police officers patrolling the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Kenya tourist revenue climbs above pre-COVID levels
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-31 21:45:55

Kenya tourist revenue climbs above pre-COVID levels

Revenue rose 31.5 per cent last year to hit Sh352.5 billion (nearly $2.7 billion), a Tourism ministry report says.

East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during short rains season –  study
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-03-13 15:04:05

East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during short rains season – study

In the last few months of 2023, the rainy season was much wetter than normal, bringing severe flooding to Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Salt water, tea and honey do not cure red eye disease - doctor
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-02 17:31:08

Salt water, tea and honey do not cure red eye disease - doctor

ome coastal residents are turning to seawater to treat the disease but ophthalmologist Nadya Mustafa says there is no scientific basis for this.

Indian navy rescues Iranian fishing boat hijacked by Somali pirates: spokesman
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-30 08:22:20

Indian navy rescues Iranian fishing boat hijacked by Somali pirates: spokesman

The spokesman said the hijacking took place in the Indian Ocean.

Suspected pirates hijack trawler with 6 crew members off Somalia
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-28 14:33:42

Suspected pirates hijack trawler with 6 crew members off Somalia

The Lorenzo Putha–4 was seized some 840 nautical miles southeast of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, Sri Lankan navy spokesman Gayan Wickramasuriya said.

Kilifi youth redefine coastline, battling plastic pollution
  • Author: Eunice Omollo
  • Date: 2024-01-24 22:38:33

Kilifi youth redefine coastline, battling plastic pollution

On white sands that once gleamed, beneath glistening blue waters, the Indian Ocean cries out. Choked by plastic waste and marine pollution, its flora and fauna face a looming threat.