Kenya refines the preparations for the Our Ocean Conference
Kenya is preparing to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference, which is slated for June 16–18, 2026 at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa This marks yet…
Why Ocean Conference in June will be momentous maritime event for Kenya
When world leaders, scientists, coastal communities, and maritime professionals converge on the Swahili Coast this June, Kenya will do more than host a conference. It will seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity…
Shimoni Fish Port and the Quiet Reimagining of Kenya’s Blue Economy By Andrew Mwangura
At first glance, the recent inspection tour of the Shimoni Fish Port by Principal Secretary for Transport, Mohamed Daghar, might seem like a routine administrative exercise—another government official ticking off…
Veteran seafarers hold landmark meeting with Mombasa County’s Blue Economy boss
In the heart of Kenya’s coastal capital, a quiet but profound exchange has just taken place—one that could reshape how Mombasa governs its most precious resource, the ocean. Leaders from…
Renaissance is rife for Africa’s blue economy, and it must now deliver substance
Africa is speaking with increasing confidence about its blue economy, and for the first time, that confidence is being matched by a visible architecture of strategy, investment forums, and political…
Inclusivity key in translating Kenya’s Blue Economy Strategy into results
In February 2026, the Kenyan government launched its comprehensive National Blue Economy Strategy, setting a course to transform the nation’s lakes, rivers, and ocean spaces into a revenue engine targeting…
Thorny questions thicken Kenya’s Sh220 billion project
After thirteen years of delays, abandoned plans, and shattered hopes, Kenya has finally announced a path to commercialize the Turkana oil discoveries. The government’s plan to build a Sh220 billion…