From Awareness to Action: Overcoming Financial Struggles of Breast Cancer Treatment at the Coast

From Awareness to Action: Overcoming Financial Struggles of Breast Cancer Treatment at the Coast

“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,

Ambassadors Praise Tech Innovation at Close the Gap IT Facility in Mombasa

Ambassadors Praise Tech Innovation at Close the Gap IT Facility in Mombasa

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.

Empowering Coastal Entrepreneurs: Go Blue Training Celebrates Success at Graduation

Empowering Coastal Entrepreneurs: Go Blue Training Celebrates Success at Graduation

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.

French Minister of the Seas Empowers Mombasa’s Youth with Blue Economy Insights

French Minister of the Seas Empowers Mombasa’s Youth with Blue Economy Insights

By Shirley Wandera & Ian Kiptoo

Hervé Berville, the French Minister of the Seas, also known as “Ministre français de la Mer,” took center stage in an exclusive masterclass on the Blue Economy for the youth at Swahili Pot Hub in Mombasa.

Minister Berville not only shared his deep expertise but also engaged with the young minds, underscoring the critical importance of the blue economy in today’s world and how it holds the key to a sustainable maritime future.

He passionately encouraged advocacy against human activities that harm marine biodiversity and urged the youth in Mombasa to assume a leadership role in preserving the ocean.

Mombasa Beach Cleanup and Eco-Friendly Transportation Promote the Blue Economy

Mombasa Beach Cleanup and Eco-Friendly Transportation Promote the Blue Economy

Mombasa’s stunning coastline, a gem in Kenya’s blue economy, has been the focus of diligent care and preservation efforts.

The second day of the Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit brought together many dedicated individuals with a shared purpose: cleaning and conserving this vital coastal environment.

The beach cleanup served as a testament to the commitment of various stakeholders, including Baus Taka, Sote Hub, and the County Government of Mombasa, in safeguarding the ocean and its ecosystems.