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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.
Kenyan Common Mwananchi Struggles After Fuel Price Hike
by admin | Sep 19, 2023 | Business, Corporate, Current Affairs, Featured, Impact stories, News, Opinion
The recent decision by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to hike fuel prices in Kenya has sent shockwaves through the lives of ordinary Kenyan citizens. Just three days after the announcement, the ripple effects of this increase are being felt far and wide.
In the latest round of fuel price adjustments, EPRA raised the cost of petroleum, diesel, and kerosene by 16.96, 21.3, and 33.13 Kenyan shillings per litre, respectively. These substantial price hikes have left many Kenyan households grappling with an economic headache.
Mombasa Leaders Express Concern Over Privatization of Key Government Entities
by Allan Kai | Sep 18, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Current Affairs, Featured, News, Politics
Mombasa, Kenya – In a gathering at Changamwe secondary school on Sunday, Mombasa leaders voiced their strong opposition to the recent moves by the National Government to privatize the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and sell the Kenya Petroleum and Refinery Limited.
The leaders emphasized the lack of public participation in the decision-making process and the potential negative impacts on the local economy.
Sote Hub Launches 2023 Blue Economy and Innovation and Investment Summit: A Path to Empowerment and Solutions
by Gilitics Media | Sep 15, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Featured, Impact stories, Lifestyle, News, Politics
The Mombasa County Government today launched the 2023 Blue Economy and Innovation Summit in a ceremony that happened at Sote Hub in Nyali.
The summit will be a week-long event from October 27th to November 3rd. It will tackle vital issues concerning youth employment and community problem-solving.