Mombasa

Starlink Kenya has paused new signups in Nairobi, Mombasa, and five additional Kenyan counties due to exceeding satellite capacity, redirecting users to a waitlist.

Residents in Mombasa held a 15-minute orderly protest in the city's Central Business District after reaching an agreement with police.

Mombasa became the first African city to host the Our Ocean Conference (OOC), an international event focused on ocean protection and conservation. The conference highlighted Africa's growing role in shaping global ocean governance.

Nairobi and Kigali signed three agreements to expand Rwanda’s access to petroleum imports through Mombasa, Kenya. The move aims to diversify fuel supply routes amid a continent-wide crisis caused by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Nigeria’s Dangote Group plans to expand oil refining capacity in response to the energy challenges.

Detectives in Kenya have arrested a man accused of hiring a vehicle in Malindi and disguising it with fake number plates. The vehicle was allegedly used as a getaway car in a violent robbery in Mombasa.

Police in Nyali, Mombasa County, are investigating a suspected robbery and murder after a caretaker's body was found in an unoccupied house on Nyali 2nd Avenue. The incident involves mineral dealers who were robbed.

Women leaders from coastal Kenya gathered in Mombasa to share community stories, discuss challenges, and explore locally led solutions for marine ecosystem protection and livelihood strengthening.

The first Our Ocean Conference held in Africa took place in Mombasa, focusing on marine protection, climate resilience, and sustainable blue economies. The event, themed 'Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,' questioned whether global promises for ocean conservation would translate into tangible action.

The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, concluded with new pledges and partnerships aimed at scaling ocean action, finance, and innovation. However, concerns persist about whether these commitments will be fulfilled, echoing past unmet promises.

Africa is hosting global ocean negotiations for the first time, addressing the urgent decline of oceans that absorb a third of the world's carbon and feed billions. The negotiations highlight the critical need for action as oceans are dying faster than governments can respond.

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry reported that scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for over 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country. The ministry described Chinese pressure over Taiwan as the 'new normal.'

The article highlights the deteriorating outlook for coral reefs in Africa and the resulting impact on coastal communities. Mombasa, Kenya, is specifically mentioned as a location where this issue is observed.

Kenya's community conservationists are restoring carbon-rich mangroves, with Zulfa Hassan inspiring women to rehabilitate damaged ecosystems, which helps restore marine life and secure livelihoods.

Africa is hosting the Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) for the first time, with The Nature Conservancy highlighting partnerships to translate ocean protection commitments into action. The global goal of protecting 30% of oceans by 2030 faces challenges in scaling solutions beyond identifying them.

African and Commonwealth nations at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya urged swift implementation of the High Seas Treaty, which aims to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Delegates highlighted that only 3% of oceans are highly protected and emphasized converting pledges into measurable actions to address marine exploitation.

African and Commonwealth nations at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya urged swift implementation of the High Seas Treaty to protect international waters. The treaty, which entered force in January after 60 countries ratified it, aims to establish protected areas in oceans and help achieve a 2030 target of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans. Delegates emphasized converting pledges into tangible action, citing slow progress despite record conservation commitments.

Fish are a key solution to food insecurity in Africa, with millions relying on fisheries for nutrition and livelihoods. Marine ecosystems face threats from pollution, climate change, and overexploitation, prompting calls for urgent action to protect ocean health and communities.

Coral reefs in Africa are facing irreversible decline due to rising ocean temperatures, bleaching events, and ecological collapse. Scientists warn that if global temperatures rise to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2050, up to 90% of tropical coral reefs could vanish, stripping reef systems of critical ecological functions.

The article highlights the deep connection between coastal communities in Kenya and the ocean, as observed by a marine conservationist working in Mombasa. It emphasizes that ocean conservation efforts must address the interdependence of marine ecosystems and human livelihoods.

Asia's governments have pledged to protect marine areas, but their commitments will be tested at the 11th annual Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, where governments, donors, companies, and conservation groups will gather. The conference, following World Ocean Day, serves as a key platform for these discussions.

Dangote plans to build a new oil refinery in Mombasa, modeling his recent project in Lagos, Nigeria. The refinery will be located in East Africa. This project is expected to have significant economic implications.

War-related shipping disruptions linked to Iran have caused 8 million kg of tea to be stranded in Kenya's Mombasa port. The situation is costing the tea industry approximately $8 million weekly in losses.