Author: Farhiya Hussein

Mombasa readies for cultural tourism surge as Mijikenda event takes centre stage Dec 07, 2025

With domestic holiday travel already on the rise, organisers say the event will serve as a warm welcome to holidaymakers flocking to the Coastal city.

Court extends detention of six Iranians for a month in Sh8 billion drug trafficking probe Dec 07, 2025

Prosecutors told the court that investigators are still scrutinising the seized samples, which have been sent to the Government Chemist.

Former Buxton Estate tenants accuse Mombasa County of breaking resettlement promise Dec 07, 2025

Mohamed Mzee Rubeya, who previously chaired the Buxton Estate Tenants Association, said the group feels betrayed by the administration’s failure to up...

Tourist numbers surge in Mombasa as direct flights, new commuter rail boost arrivals Dec 04, 2025

Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) Chief Executive Officer, Sam Ikwaye, said the improved numbers reflect the sector’s deliberate i...

Kilifi County Referral Hospital rolls out free cataract surgeries, screenings Dec 04, 2025

More than 2,000 Kilifi residents have received free eye screening and treatment at Kilifi County Referral Hospital and outreach sites, with over 100 c...

Anger in Mombasa’s Mikindani as families rely on costly bowsers amid prolonged water crunch Dec 03, 2025

Mikindani residents in Mombasa face months of dry taps, costly bowser water and suspected sabotage, as officials cite ageing infrastructure and reduce...

Shakahola trial witness denies DNA evidence, insists missing children are alive Dec 03, 2025

Muhoro told the court that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations informed him in September that his DNA had been matched to the rem...

Court told Mackenzie 'prophesied 2023 rapture', directed followers to Shakahola Dec 03, 2025

Witnesses in the Shakahola case told the Mombasa High Court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie ordered followers to starve for an expected 2023 rapture, as fa...

Kilifi health experts warn misconceptions blocking plant-based diet adoption Dec 03, 2025

Virginia Ruguru, co-manager of the plant-based advocacy group Thrive Africa, said the movement is not about eliminating meat entirely but about incorp...

Government, miners form joint committees to curb exploitation, protect communities Dec 02, 2025

Communities were urged to cooperate with licensed firms, but were assured they would not be moved from their land without proper payment.

Coast activists issue two-week ultimatum over Mombasa-Malindi Highway delays Dec 02, 2025

Residents have also raised concerns about the rising number of accidents along the highway, linking the increase to traffic congestion and the deterio...

Youth still hardest hit by new HIV infections as Kwale marks World AIDS Day Dec 02, 2025

Deputy Governor Josphat Chirema Kombo urged residents, particularly the youth, to make HIV testing a routine part of their health care, saying early k...

ODPP urges Lamu residents to stop settling SGBV cases informally Dec 02, 2025

Prosecutors in Lamu have warned residents against settling sexual and gender-based violence cases in village or family forums, saying the practice den...

RwandAir resumes Mombasa flights, launches Kigali–Zanzibar route after six years Dec 01, 2025

RwandAir has resumed Mombasa flights and launched a Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa route after six years, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting...

Mutua sounds alarm as drug abuse blocks coast youth from lucrative jobs abroad Dec 01, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua warns that rising drug abuse is causing many Coast youth to fail mandatory medical tests and lose out on well-paying overseas j...

Shakahola tragedy: Families describe horror as survivors died en route to hospital Dec 01, 2025

In a Mombasa court, investigators and families detailed how Shakahola survivors died en route to hospital, children were traumatised, and 191 deaths w...

Seven Lunga Lunga children’s homes to be closed over child trafficking allegations Dec 01, 2025

Kwale High Court Judge Lepares Naikuni revealed that the facilities have been operating without registration and suggested that they be shut down imme...

Kwale County selected for UN-led gender-responsive blue economy programme Dec 01, 2025

UN Women will partner with Hand in Hand East Africa to deliver activities in Tsunza, Ukunda and Shimoni, ensuring gender considerations are embedded t...

Tana River Senator seeks Senate health probe after pregnant woman dies from snakebite Dec 01, 2025

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has accused the county government of neglect after a pregnant woman died from a snakebite at Hola Referral Hospita...

2025 Classic Safari Rally brings motorsport and economic boost to Kwale County Nov 30, 2025

Beyond the competitive aspect, the event draws attention to the hosting region’s infrastructure and potential for investment in tourism-related ventur...

KEMRI-JKUAT collaboration secures court ruling to protect senior scientists from early retirement Nov 30, 2025

Following the court’s ruling, KEMRI scientists can now continue serving until 74, aligning their terms of service with university faculty.

Kilifi County reports increase in dog bites and rabies cases Nov 30, 2025

Kilifi County is experiencing a rise in dog bites and rabies cases, prompting urgent vaccination campaigns and public alerts from health officials.

Kenya Ports Authority holds first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear preparedness drill Nov 30, 2025

The Kenya Ports Authority has successfully conducted its inaugural CBRN preparedness drill, enhancing safety measures for staff and port users amid ev...

Mombasa sets January deadline for tuk-tuk operators' SACCO registration Nov 30, 2025

Mombasa County mandates tuk-tuk operators to register under SACCOs by January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance transport safety and accountability.

Coastal counties face surge in online job scams, officials warn Nov 27, 2025

Gicheha said Mombasa has recorded the highest number of victims nationwide, noting that many jobseekers are persuaded to hand over money or personal d...

Witness recounts how Paul Mackenzie’s teachings led her to quit career, reject medicine Nov 27, 2025

The adherent described how teachings attributed to Paul Mackenzie prompted her to abandon her career and shun modern medicine.

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Magarini by-election: ODM's Harrison Kombe raises alarm as agents barred from polling stations Nov 27, 2025

The by-election, which has drawn 10 candidates, is being closely watched as parties seek to consolidate their political influence ahead of the 2027 Ge...

Clinical officers stage protest over delayed reforms, unpaid dues in Coast region Nov 26, 2025

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the regi...

Italian investor jailed for defying court order in Watamu land dispute Nov 26, 2025

According to Watamu Men Fridays Limited, the complainant in the suit, Lenzi, and several associates proceeded to create three separate land titles whi...

Taita Taveta residents to receive fresh guidance on biotechnology amid rising misinformation Nov 26, 2025

The initiative follows the national government’s recent decision to lift restrictions on advanced crop-improvement techniques, a shift intended to sti...

Governor Abdulswamad calls for tighter oversight on health apps Nov 13, 2025

He noted that while mobile apps have made healthcare more accessible, unchecked use could lead to self-diagnosis and mismanagement of illnesses.

Teachers warn CBE curriculum risks undermining religious education, spiritual growth Nov 13, 2025

They cautioned that this oversight could weaken the moral and ethical foundation traditionally fostered through subjects such as Islamic Religious Edu...

Kenyan school wins global education award in Dubai Nov 08, 2025

The latest award came weeks after the group announced that its international campus had received recognition during World Teachers’ Day activities thi...

Regional transport chiefs meet in Mombasa as road deaths surge across Africa Nov 08, 2025

Africa accounts for some of the world’s deadliest roads despite having comparatively fewer vehicles than other regions, a paradox experts attribute to...

Senators demand locals benefit first from Sh2.9 billion Galana Kulalu electrification project Nov 02, 2025

The senators raised concerns that local communities appeared to have been overlooked in the project’s initial design.

Mombasa faith groups unite in Sh30 million appeal for Gaza humanitarian aid Nov 02, 2025

The initiative seeks to raise funds for medical relief while promoting unity and solidarity with Palestinians.

Two new multipurpose vessels arrive at Mombasa Port to enhance marine operations Nov 02, 2025

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) officials said the new additions would enhance marine operations, improve safety, and reduce the time ships spend at the h...

Kwale gears up for International Cycling Event, eyes tourism boost Oct 30, 2025

The meeting focused on logistics, partnerships, and ways to ensure residents benefit directly from the competition.

KPA applauds streamlined ETA system amid surge in cruise tourism Oct 30, 2025

KPA Chairman Benjamin Tayari praised the government for its continued focus on digitising travel systems, noting that the streamlined ETA platform had...

Interior PS Omollo cautions Kenyans against joining Tanzania protests Oct 30, 2025

The PS noted that Tanzania, as a friendly neighbour, has its own mechanisms to handle internal matters, adding that Kenya wishes the country well as i...

Mungatana decries misuse of firearms by police officers in Tana River Oct 30, 2025

Danson Mungatana condemned what he termed as growing recklessness within the police service, warning that the continued misuse of firearms risks erodi...

Kenya, Uganda launch joint tourism drive to attract 1.4 million African visitors Oct 30, 2025

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano described the collaboration as a milestone in regional tourism, emphasising that both governments...

Mombasa turns trash into opportunity through historic Sh17 billion waste management partnership Oct 29, 2025

Mombasa residents and youth groups are leading a Sh17 billion waste clean-up initiative, creating jobs and restoring the city’s streets after decades...

Ex-GSU officer’s death confirmed two years after Shakahola cult horror that destroyed entire family Oct 29, 2025

Isaac Ngala’s death is confirmed nearly two years after the Shakahola cult starvation tragedy claimed his wife, children, and relatives, as authoritie...

Dutch national accused of drug trafficking, assault remanded for 14 days in Diani Oct 29, 2025

Horst is being investigated for four offences: trafficking in narcotic drugs, malicious damage to property, assault causing actual bodily harm, and cr...

Court orders detention of six Iranians in Sh8.2 billion narcotics case Oct 28, 2025

The vessel was intercepted on October 19 after intelligence reports indicated it was operating without proper identification and carrying illegal subs...

Paul Mackenzie twisted Bible teachings to mislead followers, court told Oct 28, 2025

Dr Stephen Gathogo Anyenda said he analysed several of Mackenzie’s sermons posted online and found them to be misleading, radical and contrary to Chri...

Stakeholders call for balance between technology and human values as trade summit opens in Mombasa Oct 28, 2025

The two-day meeting has drawn together government officials, logistics experts, and private sector representatives from across Africa, seeking to expl...

Mombasa MCAs raise alarm over severe teacher shortage in ECDE, Vocational Training Centres Oct 27, 2025

MCAs said the shortage of ECDE teachers had become a major concern, arguing that the situation was compromising children’s learning experience at the...

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