Philip Mwakio

Mombasa

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Boko Boko: Kilifi restaurant where presidents dine using their hands

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Yolanda Firth, proprietor of the 50-year-old Boko Boko Restaurant, inspects the day’s delicacies at the eatery where no cutlery is used and diners eat with their bare hands. [Robert Menza, Standard]Despite being simple structures with makuti (palm fronds) roofs that blend well with the Kenyan Coast, they have played host to dignitaries from the country and beyond over the years.
Unionists raise red flag over sea jobs scams

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Former Seafarers Union of Kenya General Secretary Andrew Mwangura. [File, Standard]Unregistered agencies are taking over the recruitment of Kenyans seeking jobs aboard international ships, sparking concerns of poor pay and working conditions. Unionists have warned that the situation threatens the integrity of Kenya’s seafaring industry and could affect thousands of Kenyans seeking jobs.
Unionists raise red flag over sea jobs scams

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Former Seafarers Union of Kenya General Secretary Andrew Mwangura. [File, Standard]Unregistered agencies are taking over the recruitment of Kenyans seeking jobs aboard international ships, sparking concerns of poor pay and working conditions. Unionists have warned that the situation threatens the integrity of Kenya’s seafaring industry and could affect thousands of Kenyans seeking jobs.
Concerns as unlicensed firm recruits seafarers

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Former Seafarers Union of Kenya Secretary General Steve Owaki (left) and young sea cadets during a media briefing in Mombasa where they called on the government to speed up the issuance of seafarers identification documents. [File, Standard] Veteran seafarers and maritime experts have sounded the alarm over the activities of an unregistered firm allegedly recruiting Kenyans to work aboard foreign ships without authorisation.
Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potential

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspects works at the Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale county accompanied by Governor Fatuma Achani, Mining CS Hassan Joho, PS Betsy Njagi, ICT PS John Tanui, KPA MD William Ruto, MPs and MCAs, on January 7, 2025. [File, Standard]Kwale county government has embarked on harnessing the fisheries sector to ensure sustainable livelihoods.
Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Sylvan Mghanga holds the artifact of the oldest wooden helm of a ship while he leans forward to peer inside a gigantic aquarium with pictures of a shipwreck and floating fish. He rolls the helm, a steering wheel of a ship, backwards with the skill of a seasoned captain, taking his passengers back to the 15th century’s history of marine life and shipping business at the Kenyan coast.
50 youths rob cruise passengers leading to cancellation of Mombasa visit

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

A gang of over 50 youths accosted cruise passengers who arrived in Mombasa yesterday and made off with valuables, leading to the cancellation of their visits to the port city. The attack, which occurred at the renowned Pembe za Ndovu on Moi Avenue, prompted the police and county officials to deploy officers to areas frequented by tourists.
Elizabeth Wakesho leads the way as Kenya's first certified female marine captain

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Elizabeth Wakesho has made history as Kenya’s first-ever female marine captain after earning her Unlimited Master Mariner Licence—the highest level of competency in the merchant navy. Her achievement, officially recognised on March 12, 2025, marks the culmination of a 15-year journey defined by resilience, ambition, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence in a male-dominated industry. Her voyage into the maritime world began in 2009 when she deferred a law degree to follow her passion for the sea.
CS Miano assures of safety as 1249 tourists dock at Coast

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Wednesday assured tourists visiting Kenya of their security a day after the United States issued a travel advisory against some parts of the countryThe CS who spoke in Mombasa said the government had put in place measures to guarantee the security of the visitors in its year's plan to target at least 3 million tourist arrivals.
Why rabbit farming is the new big thing in Mombasa

Mar 4, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Mwakio

Around 10,000 farmers in Mombasa County are engaged in rabbit farming, signaling the growth of cuniculture in the country's smallest county in landmass. Raising rabbits for meat or as pets is cost-effective, sustainable, and profitable, says Justin Magiri, founder and director of Milimag Rabbits Farm in Bamburi-Utange. Magiri offers rabbit farming training to local residents. He says that with a solid educational foundation in finance. He has fully transitioned into the world of agriculture.