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… Subscribe to our newsletterIt covers Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta counties, which together hold significant maritime assets, including Mombasa port and the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor.Nzai noted the plan is timed to con …
Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growthThe Standard
… Additionally, he said, the government had secured Cabinet approval for a Sh32 billion investment package intended to modernize fisheries infrastructure and support coastal and lakeside communities in Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and other counties. …
Former US top envoy Kerry, Joho lead global leaders in oceans talksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFishermen prepare their boats to go fishing in the Indian Ocean at Mayungu beach in Kilifi North Sub County. [File, Standard] Whenever I stand at the edge of the Indian Ocean — at Vanga, at Shimoni, at Lamu, at any of the villages along Kenya’s 536 kilometres of …
The ocean's best guardians are the coastal communitiesThe Standard
… The geographical scope of the MSP covers the land–sea interface, internal waters up to the high-water mark adjacent to the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu, as well as the territorial sea, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the extended continent …
Kenya rolls out marine spatial plan to guide coastal growthCapital News
… The lowest numbers were reported in Nyandarua (20), Lamu (30), and Tana River (50). …
Women on streets face higher risk despite population drop – CensusCitizen Digital
… Nyandarua, Lamu and Tana River recorded the lowest numbers. Speaking during the launch of the report at Avian Courts in Naivasha, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Wendot said the government remained committed to scaling up rehabilitation and reint …
Street families population drops by 60pc in eight years, new census revealsCitizen Digital
… While acknowledging shipping challenges occasioned by the war in the Middle East, President Ruto urged the shipowners to use the gap to establish new shipping routes to boost trade, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance connectivity between the ports of Mombasa, Lamu, a …
President Ruto secures 1,000 seafaring jobs for Kenyans in Norway dealCapital News
… Speaking during engagements with the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association in Oslo, Norway, Ruto said the proposed routes will enhance links between the ports of Mombasa and Lamu and Norwegian ports as part of efforts to expand Kenya’s maritime and blue economy agenda. …
Kenya, Norway Explore New Shipping Routes Linking Mombasa, Lamu and EuropeThe Standard
… Mung'aro warned the residents against selling their land at throwaway prices after receiving their documents.He said a committee comprising governors of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta counties and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, together with Cabinet Secre …
Kilifi squatters sell land at throwaway prices after receiving title deedsPresident Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa's 54 nations remain permanently excluded from Security Council permanent membership despite being frequently subject to its decisions, and called for reform to give the continent equitable and permanent representation with all associated privileges.
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President Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa's 54 nations remain permanently excluded from Security Council permanent membership despite being frequently subject to its decisions, and called for reform to give the continent equitable and permanent representation with all associated privileges.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Maritime Authority has warned people living and working along Kenya's coast to prepare for hazardous sea and weather conditions from September through December, including strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall, and reduced visibility. The authority advised boat operators to secure vessels, passengers and crew to wear life jackets, and fisherfolk to exercise caution and postpone non-essential sea activities when conditions deteriorate.
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President William Ruto's engagements at the UN General Assembly have produced investment and job opportunities, including a planned East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu on September 30 to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and a $600 million clean cooking investment initiative.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Meteorological Department and Kenya Red Cross have issued a marine safety alert for Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Lamu counties, warning of large ocean waves and strong winds through the weekend that pose risks to small boats and people along the shoreline. Fishermen have been urged to check weather before entering the sea, avoid unnecessary trips in rough conditions, and wear lifesaving equipment.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called for foundational change in global finance and international governance at the Kenya-European Union Partnership for Multilateralism Summit during the UN General Assembly, stating that Africa has sufficient domestic savings that are not being effectively utilised for development and criticising the selective application of international law.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu, saying it will strengthen regional energy security and support industrialisation. Kenya will host the groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, with the refinery being developed in partnership with Dangote Industries and the Africa Finance Corporation.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says final preparations are underway for the groundbreaking ceremony of the proposed Lamu Oil Refinery, to be led by President William Ruto with several East African heads of state expected to attend. The refinery is projected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, create more than 50,000 jobs, and become East Africa's largest refinery once completed in about three years.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto is in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly (September 22–28), promoting Kenya's interests in investment, trade, technology, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and artificial intelligence. His programme includes business roundtables aimed at attracting investment, including discussions on the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Construction of the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu is set to begin next Wednesday, with President William Ruto leading the groundbreaking ceremony. The refinery, backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, is expected to create more than 50,000 jobs and position Kenya as a competitive energy logistics hub.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Climate advocates called on Kenya and other East African countries to accelerate investment in renewable energy and avoid long-term dependence on new fossil-fuel infrastructure, during a Climate Walk in Nairobi organised by Climate Action Network Africa and partner organisations.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto stated that Africa has sufficient capital to transform the continent, with non-bank domestic capital pools exceeding $2 trillion and pension and insurance assets crossing $1 trillion, but the real problem is the set of rules governing where capital is allowed to be invested. He argued that Africa lacks organised investment and risk-sharing architecture rather than actual capital.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto met Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in New York to discuss financing and final preparations for the proposed East Africa Refinery in Lamu, estimated at Sh2.2 trillion, with a planned groundbreaking in September 2026. The refinery is planned to have a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and would serve markets across East and Central Africa.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Beach soccer stakeholders in Kilifi expressed disappointment after Kenya withdrew from its Africa Cup of Nations Beach Soccer qualifier against Libya. Players drawn from Lamu, Mombasa, Malindi and Kwale who had been preparing for the match are frustrated by the decision.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately attacked Kenya Defence Forces teams in Lamu and Garissa counties on Saturday using rocket-propelled grenades and rifle fire; no casualties were reported in either incident and attackers withdrew after KDF response.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto is in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he aims to advance Kenya's investment and trade agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology sectors while strengthening Africa's participation in the digital and artificial intelligence economy.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority warned investors that the Nigerian Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has not been submitted for approval under Kenya's regulatory framework. The warning followed President William Ruto's announcement that Kenya is ready to break ground on the proposed East Africa refinery in Lamu.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to promote Kenya's investment agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. The government is pushing the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, expected to create more than 60,000 jobs, with a planned groundbreaking set for September 30, 2026.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will champion increased investment in Africa, artificial intelligence, and reforms to the global financial system. He is expected to advocate for an "Africa-financing-Africa" approach leveraging the continent's over $4 trillion in domestic savings and assets to finance development.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Editors Guild will hold its 9th Annual Editors' Convention in Mombasa in late November, themed "Navigating the Storm: Media Resilience on the Road to 2027." The event will bring together editors, media leaders, journalists and partners to reflect on industry challenges, with the first day dedicated to a masterclass for reporters.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Clinical officers have continued their strike, which began July 20, in 15 counties whose governors have not signed and implemented the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to Kenya Union of Clinical Officers secretary general George Gibore, 38 counties have now signed the CBA (up from 11 at the strike's start), but eight counties—Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Uasin Gishu, Lamu, and Baringo—have not, and the union blames county employers for breaching Labour Relations Act timelines.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will push Kenya's investment agenda and advocate for increased financing for Africa, focusing on partnerships in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. He will also advance Kenya's agenda on artificial intelligence and Africa's participation in the global digital economy.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya, the UK, and the US have launched a toll-free hotline (0800 900 900) and anonymous online reporting portal to allow communities to report suspected terrorist activity, radicalisation, recruitment, and related threats; the system is set to go live on October 15, 2026.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Embassy of Israel in Kenya and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya have launched a national Bible trivia competition for people aged 18 to 35, combining Bible education, digital gaming, and lessons on environmental stewardship from the Old Testament. Registration is open until end of September, with the top 10 advancing to a physical final on November 3.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers reports that 38 counties have signed a collective bargaining agreement allowing clinical officers to resume work, but the strike continues in about 15 counties that have not signed or implemented the deal. Union leaders blame governors for failing to act despite a return-to-work formula with clear timelines.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's banks hesitate to invest in the blue economy despite its potential, citing concerns over market volatility and unclear regulation. A senior government official has called on financial institutions to support maritime and shipping investments, noting the sector's capacity to create jobs and drive economic growth.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's digital and industrial economy depends increasingly on submarine fibre-optic cables beneath the ocean. The LuLu Coastal Cable System, announced at ITW Africa 2026, is designed to connect Mombasa to Lamu through five strategic landing points and will span 144 fiber pairs with capacity up to 60 Tbps per fiber pair over a 25-year design life.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Dangote Industries has confirmed a September 30 groundbreaking date for a planned Sh1.95 trillion oil refinery in Lamu, with construction expected to take about three years, as Kenya also advances plans for commercial oil production in Turkana by December.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga will tour the United States from September 17 to October 5, visiting multiple cities to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign on the United Green Movement ticket.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto said Kenya remains open to foreign investors and workers who comply with Kenyan laws and regulations, stating that the government has removed barriers to investment. He noted foreign direct investment had grown from $1.6 billion to $3.2 billion.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →