How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

According to the report, prime coastal land that is defined as land within one kilometre of the beachfront, covers approximately 536 square kilometres. However, about 30 per cent of this land is unavailable for development due to natural features

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Uganda President Museveni initiates ‘coup-in-progress’ as he’s sworn-in for seventh term to give son reins of power

Uganda President Museveni initiates ‘coup-in-progress’ as he’s sworn-in for seventh term to give son reins of power

Army Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son and presumptive heir, oversaw days-long rehearsals of the military parade that animated the inauguration of Museveni, with Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets flying noisily over official ceremonial grounds in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.

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Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

The port has recorded a sharp uptick in vessel categories, particularly car carriers and container ships that are driving volumes and reinforcing Lamu’s trans-shipment credentials.

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France turns to Anglophone Africa at summit in Kenya as relations with Francafrique hit touch the nadir

France turns to Anglophone Africa at summit in Kenya as relations with Francafrique hit touch the nadir

France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism from leaders and opposition parties in those countries over what they described as a demeaning and heavy-handed approach, France has been forced to withdraw most of those troops.

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Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month

Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month

Mohamed Salum, director general of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation, urged operators to acquire larger areas to accommodate growing throughput.

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Why Tanzania’s evergreen Orchestra DDC Mlimani Park’s will outlive thuggish Genge and Bongo Flava music genres

Why Tanzania’s evergreen Orchestra DDC Mlimani Park’s will outlive thuggish Genge and Bongo Flava music genres

Juwata was owned by the state and the musicians earned salaries to promote ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ujamaa (socialism) ideologies.

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A camel for the poor: Samburu County acquires, distributes drought resilient livestock

A camel for the poor: Samburu County acquires, distributes drought resilient livestock

Speaking during the distribution exercise at Golgotim village on Friday, Samburu County Governor Lati Lelelit said the camel is a source of livelihood for many pastoral families in Samburu County because of its high milk yield and ability to thrive in arid conditions.

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Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti

Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti

Tea requires year-round maintenance, frequent plucking and constant input application, yet many farmers say the margins of profit are gradually shrinking. By contrast, avocado farming, buoyed by strong export demand, is attracting younger farmers seeking quicker and potentially higher returns.

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Nairobi music fans can finally break the monotony of remixes as Kenya-based Lingala artist Zeget launches 7-track album

Nairobi music fans can finally break the monotony of remixes as Kenya-based Lingala artist Zeget launches 7-track album

Royaumz Band is a resident band at 1824 in Madaraka Shopping Centre. It performs there every Tuesday. It also performs at Pyasa Lounge Donholm on Thursdays and Sundays and Club Kuche at Nyayo Stadium every Saturday.

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Kenya plans to upgrade Kiganjo Police College to university that’ll serve Africa

Kenya plans to upgrade Kiganjo Police College to university that’ll serve Africa

CS Kipchumba Murkomen revealed that the NPS is currently at the tail end of the procurement process, which will see the creation of one national command centre and six regional centres in Nairobi, Nyeri, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret.

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