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March 17
Kenya: Kenyans Warned Against Eating Lake Nakuru Fish Due to Harmful Chemicals
The Nakuru County government has warned citizens against the consumption of fish harvested from Lake Nakuru following the high pesticide pollution presence in the lake. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Brookside, Uniliver, BAT Among 29 Companies Listed for Polluting Nairobi River
Brookside Dairy Limited, Uniliver Kenya Limited and British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya among 29 companies listed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for… Read more »
January 12
Kenya: Karen Residents Decry Destruction of Mbagathi River, Ololua Ridge
Karen residents are calling on the government to stop the destruction of Ololua Ridge and Mbagathi Ridge by a developer who is putting up a construction project. Read more »
January 09
Kenya: Young Entrepreneurs Urged to Venture Into Blue Economy
Young entrepreneurs have been urged to venture into the blue economy by exploring new business opportunities propelled by BlueInvest Africa. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Fishermen on Lake Victoria Seize Five Ugandan Boats in Revenge Move
Kenyan fishermen along Nyang'wina beach in Muhuru Bay in Migori County last evening seized five boats from Ugandan fishermen over territorial trespass in Lake Victoria. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Kenya: Fatality Confirmed, 100 Households Submerged as River Voi Bursts Its Banks
A fatality has been recorded in floods after Voi River burst its banks. Read more »
Kenya: Search and Rescue Operation Underway After River Voi Bursts Banks
Kenya Red Cross officials and the public have launched search and rescue operations for families marooned by rising waters after Voi River burst its banks this morning. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: Water Levels in Tana River Rise to Critical Levels - Kenya Red Cross
Water levels in the Tana River have surged to critical levels, putting the counties of Garissa, Tana River, and Kilifi at a heightened risk of flooding. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Kenya: 11 Fishermen Arrested By Ugandan Authorities in Lake Victoria
Eleven fishermen are being held by Ugandan authorities after their arrest on Monday in Lake Victoria in Siaya County. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Kenya: Ruto to End Kenya-Uganda Lake Victoria Dispute in Museveni Talks
President William Ruto has given his commitment to resolving the longstanding dispute between Kenya and Uganda concerning the detention of Kenyan fishermen in Uganda. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Kenya: We Are Revamping Blue Economy to Unlock Untapped Opportunities - President
The Government has come up with a comprehensive plan to tap resources in the blue economy to transform the lives of Kenyans. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Transform Lives of Kenyans Through the Blue Economy
The government has come up with a comprehensive plan to tap resources in the blue economy to transform the lives of Kenyans. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Kenya: Bunyala Fishermen Express Concern Over Rising Hippo Attacks
Residents of Bunyala have expressed concern over increased attacks by hippopotamus as they continue with their daily activities along the beach. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: Two Kenyan Fishermen Shot Dead By Ugandan Military at Lake Victoria
Two Kenyan fishermen were last night shot dead allegedly by Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) officer while fishing in Lake Victoria at Sumba area in Budalang'i. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: City Hall Says Nairobi River Restoration Process on Track
The Nairobi river is set to receive a new look after a planned restoration to its former state in order to support ecosystem as well as provide recreational opportunities,… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: Maritime Body to Issue Guidelines on Cage Fishing in Lake Victoria
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has commenced the process of developing a fact sheet that will, among other things, assist in demarcating specific areas… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Kenya: Government to Constitute Committee to Save Lake Ol Bolossat, DP Gachagua Says
The government will establish a committee to lead in restoration efforts of Lake Ol Bolossat in Nyandarua County, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Kenya: Alego MP Seeks to Amend Excise Duty On Fish Imports to Protect the Industry
Alego Usonga Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi intends to introduce a Bill on the amendment of excise duty on imported fish at the rate of 20 per cent of the customs… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: World Resources Institute to Partner With Nairobi River Commission in Restoration of Nairobi River
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has received a major boost following a commitment of technical and financial support from the World Resources Institute (WRI) in cleaning the Nairobi… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Africa: Security of Africa's High Seas Critical to Global Security - US Military Official
The safety and security in the waters surrounding Africa is critical to maintaining a stable and secure global environment, a top United States military official has said. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Tanzania: 3 Tanzanian Fishermen Rescued After Being Stranded At Sea for 3 Days
Three Tanzanian fishermen have been rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 days, after their dugout canoe that was on a fishing expedition, capsized following a heavy storm. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Commissions Blue Economy Research Hub At Oginga Odinga University
President William Ruto on Saturday commissioned a blue economy research hub at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Siaya County. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Kenya: Nairobi River Commission to Spearhead Restoration Efforts - Gachagua
Efforts to reclaim the Nairobi River and rid it of endemic pollution are underway as the government moots the formation of a Nairobi River Commission. Read more »
November 11, 2022
East Africa: Kenya Lauds the Removal of Indian Ocean From Classification as High-Risk Area
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has removed the Indian Ocean from the list of High-Risk Areas (HRA) giving a major boost to trade for Kenya and the wider Eastern… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: 28 Kenyan Fishermen Arrested for Fishing in Uganda's Section of Lake Victoria
Twenty-eight Kenyan fishermen have been arrested by Ugandan authorities for allegedly fishing in a section of Lake Victoria belonging to the neighboring country. Read more »
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