President William Ruto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors including technology, agriculture, investment, and education after talks held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The discussions highlighted the growing partnership between Nairobi and Kyiv as both nations seek …
Read More »Mombasa Port Receives First Cruise Ship of the Year
The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …
Read More »Mombasa Port Cargo Resurgence Amid Dar es Salaam Competition
Last year witnessed a notable rebound in cargo throughput at the Mombasa port, with a growth of 6.23 percent, a trend attributed to the government’s renewed efforts to enhance efficiency amid increasing competition from Dar es Salaam. According to data compiled by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), East …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye