In a collaborative move to foster cross-border tourism and enhance regional economic ties, the Consulate General of the Republic of Uganda in Mombasa has joined forces with key tourism stakeholders from Uganda and Kenya Coast to organise the Uganda Festival 2024.
The Consulate General of Uganda to Mombasa was established in 2015 to take care of Uganda’s interests at the Kenya Coast, especially Mombasa Port. The Consulate takes care of the six Coastal Counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River, Lamu, and Taita Taveta.
Scheduled to run from April 17 to 21, 2024, the festival themed ‘leveraging culture and golf to promote tourism, trade, and investment between Uganda and Kenya Coast’ promises a vibrant convergence of cultural celebration and sporting prowess.
The primary objective of the festival is to showcase the distinctive products of Uganda to a broader audience, including corporate entities in the coastal region of Kenya, as well as the youth and tourists, both local and international, visiting the Kenyan Coast.
The deliberate focus on leveraging the rich cultural heritage and the allure of golf is also to foster deeper ties between Uganda and the Kenyan Coast.
Speaking at their Nyali office Amb Paul Mukumbya, Consul General of Uganda to Mombasa reiterated that the concept of the partnership is premised on the fact that Kenya is the number one source market for tourists to Uganda.
The construction of the Ndakaini-Kigoro water pipeline to Gigiri tanks water transmission pipeline, a project being funded by the French Development Agency at a cost of Sh8.049 billion is expected to benefit over 1.2 million people.
Engineer Alphaxard Kitheko from Athi Water Works Development Agency said the massive project which is currently at 93 percent complete is expected to deliver an additional 140,000 cubic meters of water per day to Nairobi which is currently being supplied from Sasumua dam, Ruiru dam and Ng’ethu-Ndakaini dam system.
Kitheko said the project which is being constructed by China State and is expected to be complete by June 2024 is located in the three counties of Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado.
“This project that has received funding to the tune of Sh6.94 billion will include the laying of 55kms raw and treated water pipeline,” he added.
The Engineer was briefing the National Government Development, Nairobi Regional/County Implementation Coordination and Management Committee on the status of the projects and programmes undertaken by the Athi Water Works Development Agency in a meeting chaired by the Nairobi Regional Commissioner Katee Mwanza held on Wednesday at the Regional Commissioner’s Boardroom, Nyayo House.
Livestock marketing council chair Dubat Ali Amey now wants the North Eastern regional commissioner John Otieno to call for an urgent leader meeting to chart ways to end terrorism in the area.
Amey said the Monday’s terror attack in Mandera that left three people dead and thirteen others injured is an indication that terrorism could be slowly finding its way back into the region that has had relative peace in the past few years.
Two of the deceased were police officers attached to Mandera traffic department while the third victim was the owner of a food kiosk.
Amey said that its time for the elected leaders from the region to come together and rally the residents on the need for them to work with security agencies in pointing out ‘bad elements in their midst’ involving themselves in terror activities.
The chairman who condoled the families of the deceased said that terrorism is slowly returning back and ‘the leaders must take the lead in working with the government security agencies together with their people in the fight against terror’.
The Port of Mombasa has welcomed MS Ambience cruise vessel from the United Kingdom on its inaugural voyage to the coastal shores that departed from Victoria Port in Seychelles bearing 1700 passengers from various nationalities who will be spending two days exploring the coastal town.
The ceremonial welcome underscores the collaborative efforts between the Government and the tourism sector in promoting Kenya’s vibrant coastal offerings to international visitors.
It also marks a significant milestone for the Port’s growing prominence as a preferred destination for international cruise liners which has been receiving a continuous influx of vessels since the commencement of the circuit in September last year.
This has been supported by the now operational ultra-modern Cruise Terminal which was developed by the Authority to enhance passenger experience at the Port of Mombasa and solidify Kenya’s position as a hub not only for cargo operations but also for cruise tourism in Africa.
More vessels are expected at the port before the cruise season ends next month. MS Ambience will sail to Durban from Mombasa.
The arrival of MS Ambience operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, was met with a warm reception by the Tourism Principal Secretary, John Ololtuaa, alongside officials from the Kenya Tourism Board.
The PS said that the cruise ship is on a 132-day cruise around the world and that the 2 days it is docking at the coast will still be of great impact compared to other ships that dock for 1 day or a few hours before taking off.
Security officers and elders have recovered 36 camels that were stolen from Isiolo County four days ago.
Confirming the recovery, Isiolo Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Musango said that three more camels are at Wamba Police Station in Samburu County waiting to be transported back to Isiolo.
The administrator said that the security personnel intercepted the 36 camels at West-gate and Kipsing areas in Isiolo County before the animals could cross over to Samburu East Sub County.
Mr Musango said that the rustlers had divided the animals among the groups of raiders and fled with the camels into different routes so as to make the security men lose track of them.
Some animals were driven towards Samburu and Marsabit Counties.
He advised chiefs and their assistants to swiftly report incidents of cattle thefts to the authorities using mobile phones’ SMS so that quick actions could be taken and lead to recoveries and apprehension of the culprits.
The administrator warned politicians against inciting the youth to violence following cattle raids by other communities saying the government would take stern measures against them.
Mr Musango said the government would not rest until all animals stolen recently from the area were recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.
The DCC said it was shameful that some young men could arm themselves to steal others’ property and the politicians defended them while the rightful owners of the livestock were rendered poor overnight.
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