Opinion/Commentary

Azamara’s Arrival and the Quiet Turning Point for Kenya’s Cruise Ambitions

thecoast January 13, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com When the MV Azamara Journey eased into the Port of Mombasa on her maiden call...

Kenya’s Return to the Cruise Map Signals a New Era for Coastal Tourism

thecoast January 12, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Kenya's quiet but deliberate return to the global cruise tourism map is beginning to show...

Kenya’s Moment of Reckoning as Ethiopia Builds Africa’s Largest Airport

thecoast January 12, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Ethiopia's decision to launch construction of what will become Africa's largest airport is more than...

Unclogging Mombasa: A Practical Path Forward

thecoast January 11, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com The Port of Mombasa stands as the economic heartbeat of East Africa, yet it struggles...

Anchored in Partnership: How Japan–Kenya Cooperation Is Transforming Port of Mombasa

thecoast January 11, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com A high-level Japanese parliamentary delegation led by Councillor Akiko Ikuina recently visited the Port of...

India–Kenya Maritime Cooperation: An Opportunity Anchored in Mombasa

thecoast January 9, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com India's renewed interest in investing in Kenya's shipping and maritime sector represents a timely and...

East African Crude Oil Pipeline Export Hub Taking Shape

thecoast January 8, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com The steady emergence of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) export hub at Tanga...

Sea-Time Measure of Excellence: Bandari Maritime Academy’s Commitment to Global Maritime Standards

thecoast January 8, 2026 0

By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Bandari Maritime Academy's decision to formally welcome back two of its cadets after seven months...