by Allan Kai | May 8, 2024 | Current Affairs, Featured, Health, LEGAL, Lifestyle, News, Opinion
“Unethical practices undermine the trust in voluntary donation, leading to a decrease in willing donors and increasing the costs associated with organ transplants. It fosters a harmful black market for organs, with potential risks including human trafficking and violence,” – Joint statement by KRA, KAUS, and KAP
by Allan Kai | Apr 8, 2024 | Blue Economy, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Environment, Featured, Impact stories, LEGAL, News, Security, Tourism
By Allan Kai On Monday, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Kenya Coast Guard Services (KCGS) held a dialogue meeting with journalists from Mombasa to discuss maritime security reporting. The event, held at the Royal Court Hotel in Mombasa, featured high-ranking...
by Gilitics Media | Apr 3, 2024 | Blue Economy, Business, Corporate, Featured, LEGAL, Lifestyle, News, Security, Technology
Attacks at sea are unique because they focus on ships and cannot be predicted
by admin | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Mwanaharusi Jilo
November 29, 2023 – Mombasa, Mama Ngina Waterfront – Jumuiya ya kaunti za Pwani (JKP) took the spotlight at the JABEIC 2023 event held at the scenic Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa on November 29. The event provided a platform to illuminate critical issues within the blue economy.
In a noteworthy address by Rashid on behalf of Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, the challenges facing the blue economy sector were openly discussed. These challenges included low investment, the impacts of climate change, resource use conflicts, and insufficient support, all contributing to the sector’s sluggish growth.
by Gilitics Media | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Patrick Chiriba
In a momentous event held in Mombasa, Ecobank and the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) Secretariat joined forces to launch the Jumuiya Hub, an initiative set to revolutionize entrepreneurial opportunities in Kenya’s coastal counties.
The launch of the Mombasa ECOMSME Lab, marked by a series of poignant speeches and strategic collaborations, unveiled a pioneering platform to nurture and empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.
Dr. Emmanuel Nzai, CEO of the JKP Secretariat, said the hub is the first of its kind in the county and will impact the development of the MSME sector in the region.
by Allan Kai | Nov 22, 2023 | education, Featured, Health, Impact stories, Lifestyle
“Women, in general, face a higher susceptibility to breast cancer due to the production of the hormone estrogen in the body. While it is rare, men can also develop the disease, primarily because they lack this hormone,” he explained. “Moreover, women who experience the onset of menstruation at an earlier age (between 8 and 12 years) and those who enter menopause prematurely are at an elevated risk of developing breast cancer,” – Dr. Hamid Elia Daaboul, MD, PhD,
by Allan Kai | Nov 22, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Featured, Impact stories, Lifestyle, News, Politics, Technology
By Shirley Wandera
In a visit to the Close the Gap IT Asset Disposition facility in Jomvu, Mombasa, the United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, alongside Belgian Ambassador Peter Maddens and Japan Ambassador Okaniwa Ken, yesterday inspected the cutting-edge processes driving its commitment to sustainable technology practices.
by Allan Kai | Nov 17, 2023 | Agribusiness, Blue Economy, Business, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Environment, Featured, Health, Impact stories, Lifestyle, News
By Mwanaharusi Jilo
City Blue Hotel, Mombasa — In a joyous celebration of achievement, the Go Blue graduation ceremony unfolded yesterday at the City Blue Hotel, Mombasa, hosted by the transformative Sote Hub.
Participants from the Go Blue Training Programme gathered to mark the culmination of a six-month journey that empowered coastal entrepreneurs and paved the way for sustainable growth and success.
by Gilitics Media | Nov 4, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Environment, Featured, Impact stories, Lifestyle, News, Politics, Sports, Technology, Tourism
By Patrick Chiriba and Ian Kiptoo
The second edition of the Blue Economy Investment and Innovation Summit concluded yesterday at Sote Hub, Nyali, amidst the backdrop of heavy rain in Mombasa.
The main summit, a flagship event within the week-long series, was opened by the Slovak Ambassador to Kenya, Katarína Leligdonova, signifying international participation and support for the blue economy’s growth and innovation in Kenya.
The day featured insightful speeches from prominent figures and a pivotal panel discussion that delved deep into the intricacies of the blue economy.
The panel discussion, a key highlight of the day, covered various aspects, including skills development, investment opportunities, digitization, and government involvement in the blue economy.
by Gilitics Media | Nov 4, 2023 | Current Affairs, education, Featured, Health, Politics
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Mombasa, November 4, 2023 -Despite the heavy rains and chilly weather, women from diverse backgrounds turned out in remarkable numbers to welcome the First Lady, Recheal Ruto, in Mombasa. The women gathered at the Mikindani Deliverance Church in Jomvu Constituency for an event graced by the Ministry of Gender, Culture, The Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa.
The gathering was organized by the Joyful Women Group, founded by the First Lady, focusing on empowering and bringing joy to women. Attendees had the unique opportunity to gain insights into various empowerment programs, including table banking and loan top-ups.