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BY NJOKI KARANJA. MOMBASA, Kenya. Kenya's blue economy ambitions have received a major boost following the announcement of a large-scale marine restoration initiative that aims to transform hundreds of hectares of seabed into thriving coral reef ecosystems while creating sustainable jobs for coastal communities. Speaking during the Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, Christopher Fisher Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of the Fish Reef Project, unveiled plans to establish biogenic sea cave reefs along Kenya's coastline, beginning in Lamu County. The Fish Reef Project, a non-governmental organization based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in constructing man-made reef structures designed to stimulate marine life by creating habitats for corals, fish, lobsters and other marine species. Goldblatt said the project is expected to create several hundred direct, well-paying and permanent jobs, while supporting thousands more indirectly through fisheries, ecotourism, marine...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  MOMBASA, Kenya  Kenya's ambitions to become a global leader in the blue economy received a major boost at the close of the Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, with the announcement of a large-scale marine restoration project expected to create hundreds of jobs and transform coastal ecosystems from Lamu to Mombasa. Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, Christopher Fisher Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of the Fish Reef Project, unveiled plans to establish biogenic sea cave reefs along Kenya's coastline, a pioneering initiative designed to restore marine biodiversity, support fisheries, and generate long-term economic opportunities for coastal communities. The Fish Reef Project, a non-governmental organization based in Santa Barbara, California, develops man-made reef structures that create habitats for corals, fish, lobsters, and other marine species. Goldblatt said the project aligns closely with President William Ruto's vision of expanding Ken...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10, 2026. Scientists, researchers, policymakers, students, and development partners from around the world have gathered in Nairobi for the 2nd Joint International Scientific Conference, a major forum focused on strengthening global cooperation in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, sustainable livelihoods, and poverty reduction. The conference, jointly organized by the National Museums of Kenya and its international partners, aims to foster knowledge exchange, showcase scientific innovations, and build partnerships to address pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges. Speaking during the opening session, Professor Faiza Kiyoko emphasized the importance of bringing together experts from diverse disciplines and regions to share ideas and strengthen collaborative research efforts. "We are delighted to host the Second International Scientific Conference jointly organized by the National Museums of Kenya and our partne...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, June 5, 2026  Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on the government's proposed 2026/27 budget and Finance Bill 2026, accusing President William Ruto's administration of burdening Kenyans with excessive taxation while prioritizing what he termed as lavish spending at the expense of critical public services. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi on Friday, the former Deputy President described the budget estimates and the Finance Bill as a "twin evil" that would deepen economic hardship for ordinary citizens and businesses already grappling with the high cost of living. Gachagua particularly questioned the allocation of Ksh17 billion to the Presidency and State House, arguing that the expenditure was unjustifiable at a time when key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture face funding constraints. "Despite suffocating critical sectors, the governm...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, May 29, 2026. A strategic partnership between the Malaysian High Commission in Kenya and the Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) has strengthened efforts to improve science education and girls' welfare in Kenya's informal settlements through the commissioning of a state-of-the-art mobile science laboratory at Kibera Primary and Junior School. ENAF and the Malaysian High Commission in Kenya team up to commission a state-of-the-art mobile science laboratory at Kibera Primary and Junior School . The facility, officially launched on Thursday, is expected to enhance practical science learning for more than 1,800 students at the school while supporting the implementation of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The Kibera laboratory is the 18th mobile science laboratory deployed by ENAF across 14 counties and the second such facility sponsored by the Malaysian High Commission in Kenya. The first was established at Ngala School for the...

By Correspondance Nairobi, Kenya, 2 June 2026  Your everyday moment could be worth KES 1 million. TECNO, the AI-driven smartphone brand, has launched the global _Shot on CAMON 2026_ photography challenge with travel authority Lonely Planet, and Kenyan CAMON users are in the running for the top prize: over KES 1 million cash plus an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to the Philippines. Under the theme “Seeing is Believing” the campaign runs from May through 11 October 2026 and calls on Kenyans to document real life through their TECNO CAMON smartphones. From Nairobi’s matatu culture and neon streets, to village sunsets, Diani’s white sands, and the hustle of Kisumu and Eldoret markets, TECNO wants the world to see Kenya as Kenyans see it. “Every photo is more than just an image. It is a memory, a culture, a dream, and a reflection of who we are,” TECNO said. “What may feel like an ordinary moment to you could inspire the world.” Open to Everyone With a Story*  The contest isn’t ju...