MALUNDE | 22 September 2025
"Beaches in Dar es Salaam were transformed today as the Jahazi Project and partners, including the Environmental Conservation Community of Tanzania (ECCT), and Ben Pol Foundation, brought together students, youth groups, civil society, and local leaders to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day."
THE GUARDIAN IPP MEDIA | 21 September 2025
"The cleanup drew attention to the global crisis of marine pollution, with an estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. In Tanzania, marine litter is choking coral reefs, threatening fisheries, and undermining tourism."
THE CITIZEN | 21 September 2025
"Beaches in the city were transformed on September 20 as hundreds of volunteers joined hands to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day, collecting waste from Silver Sands and Mbali beaches under theme 'Protecting Our Ocean, Protecting Our Heritage.'"
GLOBAL TV ONLINE | 20 September 2025
"Beaches in Dar es Salaam were transformed today as the Jahazi Project and partners, including the Environmental Conservation Community of Tanzania (ECCT), and Ben Pol Foundation, brought together students, youth groups, civil society, and local leaders to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day."
MAARIFA ONLINE MEDIA | 20 September 2025
"Volunteers collected waste along the shoreline of Silver Sand and Mbali beaches, raising awareness on the urgent need to address marine litter under the theme “Protecting Our Ocean, Protecting Our Heritage.”
MWANANCHI | 05 September 2025
"East African stakeholders have united to combat illegal fishing, which costs the region more than US$415 million annually and endangers the lives of millions of citizens."
THE GUARDIAN IPP MEDIA | 04 September 2025
"In a powerful display of regional solidarity, a broad coalition of government officials, marine experts, community leaders, and marine conservationists signed a landmark commitment on Monday, pledging to intensify the fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) in East African waters."
THE CITIZEN | 03 September 2025
"The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries announced that dynamite and bomb fishing incidents, which averaged between 20 and 24 cases per day in 2023, have now dropped to zero."
UCHUMI 360 | 02 September 2025
"Leaders from across East Africa have pledged stronger regional cooperation to fight Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) following the successful Blue Voices Roundtable, convened yesterday in Dar es Salaam under The Jahazi Project."
SHINYANGA PRESS CLUB | 26 August 2025
"The Jahazi Project, led by Ascending Africa, is set to convene the Blue Voices Roundtable under the theme “Turning the Tide: Regional Action Against Illegal Fishing” on 1st September 2025, from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EAT in Dar es Salaam and virtually."
SAYARI NEWS | 26 August 2025
"The conference, themed “Changing the Course: Regional Action Against Illegal Fishing,” is organized and coordinated by Ascending Africa, and will bring together government leaders, regional organizations, researchers, technology innovators, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector."
STANDARD MEDIA | 26 August 2025
"Steeped in maritime heritage and livelihoods, East Africa's coastline – from the storied Swahili trading cities to bustling modern fishing communities – has long relied on the ocean for sustenance and prosperity."
THE GUARDIAN IPP MEDIA | 26 August 2025
"The Jahazi Project, led by Ascending Africa, is set to convene the Blue Voices Roundtable under the theme “Turning the Tide: Regional Action Against Illegal Fishing” on 1st September 2025, from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EAT in Dar es Salaam and virtually."
THE STAR | 25 August 2025
"Illegal fishing displaces artisanal fishers, robs governments of revenue, undermines food security and weakens fragile coastal economies. Kenya’s own experience shows what can be achieved with coordinated action."
THE CITIZEN | 21 August 2025
"The project comes at a critical time as illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF) continues to drain East Africa of an estimated $415 million annually, threatening fish stocks that millions depend on for food security and livelihoods."
THE GUARDIAN IPP MEDIA | 19 August 2025
"Ascending Africa today announced the transformation of its flagship marine conservation initiative from Kilindini to The Jahazi Project; a move that signals a broadened scope, renewed vigor, and deeper commitment to protecting the East African coast and Southwest Indian Ocean nations."
THE CITIZEN | 11 March 2025
"The campaign dubbed Kilindini seeks to address the region’s urgent need for sustainable management of its maritime resources and enhance the professions of coastal communities dependent on the South West Indian Ocean for their survival."
TUKO | 11 March 2025
"Ascending Africa has unveiled a campaign aimed at restoring and strengthening East Africa’s blue economy."
DAILY NEWS | 10 March 2025
"Ascending Africa has unveiled a campaign aimed at restoring and strengthening East Africa’s blue economy."
THE STAR | 09 March 2025
"Kilindini Campaign aims to boost economic benefits of South West Indian Ocean"
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