African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kilifi, Kenya– Stakeholders in mangrove conservation have raised concern over the growing trend of record-breaking tree planting campaigns, warning that many mangrove restoration projects are failing because they ignore critical ecological conditions. According to World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya), up to 80 percent of mangrove planting initiatives fail when restoration efforts are not […]
WUNDANYI, Kenya – Taita Taveta County joined the global community in celebrating World Fisheries Day at the Horticultural Practical Centre (HPC) in Wundanyi, spotlighting major strides made in strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This year’s global theme was “Nurturing Fish, Feeding Future; Sustainable Aquaculture for Resilient Communities.” Speaking during the event, County Executive Committee […]
Regional stakeholders in the blue economy sector have underscored the urgent need for East African countries to harmonize policies governing migratory tuna species and other shared marine resources across the region. Speaking during a regional forum, experts emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration to promote sustainable fisheries and ensure accountability among foreign fishing vessels operating […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming blue economy research into tangible commercial ventures that drive social and economic development. Principal Secretary, State Department of Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said Kenya is ready to channel available resources towards science-driven innovations with real impact on communities. “We must connect […]
