Philip Mwakio

Mombasa

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Kenya's first maritime museum takes shape

1 week 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month ago | 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.
Catholic bishops dedicate Lent to prayers against State injustice

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

Catholic bishops have stepped up their push-back against the government by launching a 40-day campaign and prayers against injustice, social and economic ills bedeviling the nation. Speaking in Mombasa Friday, the clergy condemned runaway corruption, arbitrary abductions, over-taxation and the introduction of a dysfunctional new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
Third cruise ship docks as Ruto pledges to grow tourist numbers

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

A third cruise ship of the year docked in Mombasa yesterday as the focus of State agencies and investors in the tourism sector shifted to optimising the sector showing signs of recovering. Yesterday, President William Ruto boarded the cruise, MS Norwegian Dawn. “I am happy that of the 3,000 cruise passengers, 800 left to sample our Magical Game safaris with scores others visiting the various attractions in and around Mombasa,” Ruto said.
Third cruise ship docks as Ruto pledges to grow tourist numbers

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

A third cruise ship of the year docked in Mombasa yesterday as the focus of State agencies and investors in the tourism sector shifted to optimising the sector showing signs of recovering. Yesterday, President William Ruto boarded the cruise, MS Norwegian Dawn. “I am happy that of the 3,000 cruise passengers, 800 left to sample our Magical Game safaris with scores others visiting the various attractions in and around Mombasa,” Ruto said.
Kenya earns record Sh452b as tourist arrivals hit 2.4m in 2024

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

Kenya received a record 2.4 million international tourists in 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase compared to 2023. The country received 2.09 million tourist arrivals in 2023, up from 1.4 visitors a year earlier. Data released in Mombasa Wednesday by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano shows that there was a substantial increase in inbound tourism earnings, rising from Sh377.49 billion in 2023 to Sh452.20 billion in 2024, reflecting a 19.79 per cent increase.
Cruise ship season begins with two docking

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

It was double joy at the Port of Mombasa this week after two cruise ships docked with a total of 1,600 passengers plus crew. This marked a significant improvement to cruise ship rotations calling at the Port of Mombasa as the cruise ship season begins in earnest. William Ruto, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director, said the arrival of MS Europa and World Odyssey—the world's largest floating university- was a boost to the tourism industry.