Latest In Business
Ambassadors Praise Tech Innovation at Close the Gap IT Facility in Mombasa
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.
Empowering Coastal Entrepreneurs: Go Blue Training Celebrates Success at Graduation
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.
Innovation and Sustainability Shine as Curtains Close at the Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit
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.
French Minister of the Seas Empowers Mombasa’s Youth with Blue Economy Insights
by Allan Kai | Oct 31, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Environment, Featured, Impact stories, Tourism
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.