Government to transform Bandari Maritime Academy to boost blue economy
The government has pledged to capitalize on the untapped potential of its blue economy sector by transforming the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa.
The Principal Secretary State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Shadrack Mwadime, made the commitment on Thursday during the launch of a strategic plan for the academy.
Blue Economy PS spurned by PAC over Sh168 million audit query
Blue Economy and Fisheries PS Betsy Muthoni could not account for more than Sh168 million spent on fish farmers’ training.
This came to light when she appeared before the Public Accounts Committee on March 7th 2023, led by Nominated MP John Mbadi.
YEPI Summit underscores the need to embrace entrepreneurship
Youths have been urged to embrace entrepreneurship to boost the country’s economic growth during the Youth Empowerment Programme Initiative (YEPI) summit at City Blue Creekside Hotel in Mombasa.
Amani Katana, YEPI Executive Director, advised young men and women to embrace technology and entrepreneurship to tackle the country’s high unemployment rate.
President Ruto launches affordable housing project in Starehe
President William Ruto launched the construction of more than 6000 affordable housing units in Starehe, Nairobi County, on Monday.
The Starehe housing project is part of the government’s plan to construct 250,000 housing units annually to raise the country’s living standards.
