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The initiative, implemented through the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project (KEMFSED), seeks to enhance offshore fishing capa...
After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.
Participants also urged that future consultations be more inclusive, transparent, and locally driven.
Kiunga residents emphasized that their concerns are not meant to criticise the security forces but to call for dialogue and better planning to avoid f...
Hundreds of hopefuls in Lamu County fail KDF medical and drug tests as officials call for community action to guide youth toward healthier paths.
The residents said the ruling honours the work of Save Lamu, civil society groups, environmental lawyers and ordinary citizens who have defended Lamu’...
The residents claim that the criminal groups, mainly composed of machete-wielding gangs, have been terrorising traders, robbing shops, and harassing l...
Lamu faces a growing mental health burden worsened by drug abuse, insecurity and poverty.
The organisations accuse security personnel of using the roadblocks to intimidate and harass motorists and residents, creating an atmosphere of fear t...
The findings place Mombasa far behind its regional peers, with Tanzania's Dar es Salaam ranked 31st in Africa and 360th globally. In the 2023 index,...
Officials say the operation is not only crucial for the expansion of Mombasa Port but also signals a new phase for Lamu as a commercial hub, boosting...
Visitors flock to the celebration from Europe, America, Tanzania, Somalia, the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, and numerous towns, villages, and islands alon...
Rising sea temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns are being blamed for pushing fish into deeper waters and disrupting traditional fishing gro...
Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo voiced concern that fishermen in Faza, Pate, Siyu and Kizingitini were far more likely to be apprehended than foreign...
In Mkokoni, a desalination plant that converts seawater into drinking water is sustained entirely by solar panels, while street lights across towns an...
The Jubaland ministers praised Lamu’s digitised emergency response systems and women’s leadership in public service.
The operation also resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and supplies, including AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launchers with...
Until now, fishermen were forced to sell their catch within hours of landing it, often at throwaway prices dictated by middlemen. On many occasions, u...
In a statement, KSAA reiterated its strong support for KEPHIS in fulfilling its mandate of safeguarding Kenya’s agricultural exports and protecting th...
Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) Corridor Development Authority occupies large areas, including residential apartments, office space...
French shipping line CMA CGM is driving the surge, delivering on its pledge to increase calls at Kenya’s newest deep-water port and bolstering Lamu’s...
The arrests are part of a broader security offensive across the coastal strip aimed at curbing violent crime, gang activity, and drug-related offences...
The legislators have now proposed reforms, including separating ECDE from primary schools, to ensure better planning, resource allocation and tailored...
The vessel’s arrival is seen as a major boost for Lamu’s ambitions to become a key transhipment hub for global trade routes linking Africa, Europe, As...
The changes, announced on Thursday, replace the rates set in 2012 for services including marine operations, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wh...
In his detailed ruling, Magistrate Mulama pointed out that Mwendwa’s use of the term mwanaharamu—a word the court recognised as highly offensive and s...
The fishers said access to modern gear such as outboard engines, life jackets, and advanced nets would not only boost their daily catch but also enhan...
Between January and June, cargo volumes reached 21.3 million tonnes, up from 19.7 million tonnes in the same period last year, according to data relea...
Lamu East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) George Kubai confirmed the incident, saying the soldiers were returning to Kiunga after ferrying their coll...
