Watamu Stories

Kenya joins list of Africa’s best travel destinations for 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Kenya, a country where nature thrives, continues to captivate visitors with its diverse offerings.

Lamu conservationists embrace ecotourism to fight environmental degradation, climate change
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2024

Ecotourism is sustainable tourism that seeks to promote the conservation and protection of the environment while providing opportunities for tourists...

Commercial poaching declines by over 90pc in coastal Kenya
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2024

Despite the success in curbing trophy poaching, Kala noted the continuing battle against human-wildlife conflict and the illegal transit of wildlife p...

Community outreach programme aims to preserve Diani Beach's marine biodiversity
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 22, 2024

Kenya's coastline supports around 450 turtles across various species including green turtles, hawksbill turtles, loggerheads, Olive Ridley sea turtles...

Kilifi residents rally against proposed Sh500 billion nuclear plant
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

The Sh500 billion project aims to produce 1,000 megawatts of power by 2034 to address Kenya's growing energy requirements and boost industrialisation.