Author: Farhiya Hussein

Kipini residents urge government to preserve historic DC’s office as tourist heritage site May 18, 2025

Led by community leaders Jibril Gudo and Said Omar, the locals noted Kipini had suffered after the administrative headquarters were moved to Hola in T...

Detectives crack down on Coast drug cartels by targeting key logisticians and storekeepers May 17, 2025

Authorities have urged the public to give information that could assist in identifying and dismantling the drug trafficking networks.

Mombasa traders decry high taxes, cargo clearance delays May 15, 2025

The high taxes imposed on businesses have forced many to shut down, leaving empty stalls and shuttered shops in their wake.

Mombasa school empowers mums with financial skills on Mother's Day May 14, 2025

The session was described by many as a game-changer, offering guidance that had previously felt distant and inaccessible.

Taita Taveta County unveils policy to attract investors, create jobs, and boost local economy May 14, 2025

If fully adopted and implemented, the policy aims to raise both public and private investment to at least 25 per cent of the county’s economy by 2030,...

Mombasa Senator flags poor state of fire stations after weekend inferno May 12, 2025

The Senator, who had previously detailed these issues in his oversight report, reignited the conversation following a weekend fire at the Mombasa Wate...

Mass registration exercise offers relief to Mombasa residents seeking ID issuance May 11, 2025

For years, residents in various informal settlements across Mombasa have been grappling with prolonged wait times, missing documents, and complicated...

State bans quarrying activities in Malindi village after death of three people May 11, 2025

Three people, a man aged 39, his 34-year-old wife, and another woman aged 38, lost their lives while mining fine ballast when the quarry collapsed on...

Cleric's bold street outreach sparks youth revival in Mombasa as crime surges May 10, 2025

Abdulrahman is currently leading a team of five young men in Nyali working on a waste collection and recycling project, one of several community-based...

Storekeeper of notorious Malindi drug cartel arrested, bhang worth Sh12 million recovered May 08, 2025

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations raided a suspected stash house and recovered bhang with an estimated street value of Sh12 mil...

Mombasa CSOs demand transparency from MCAs amid looming legal action over budget May 06, 2025

The next meeting will be on Thursday, when the county assembly is expected to respond to the demands by the CSOs for an inclusive and lawful budgeting...

Kilifi residents, leaders reject Uyombo Nuclear Power Plant project over safety fears May 04, 2025

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro said the community had received extensive advice on the risks associated with nuclear energy and was now more opposed...

SokoLamu: County launches first online marketplace to boost local trade May 04, 2025

Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.

Mombasa building demolition: Taskforce granted 7-day extension to complete probe on regulatory failures May 04, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir issued Executive Order No. 5 of 2025, granting the extension after the taskforce cited the substantial scope of wo...

New concrete ladder brings safety, efficiency in boat docking in Lamu’s Shanga village May 01, 2025

While the structure has only just been launched, it is already being hailed as a long-overdue solution, one that may finally bring relief to hundreds...

Taita Taveta health workers trained in AI-powered ultrasound to tackle maternal deaths Apr 30, 2025

The training is part of a collaborative initiative between the County Department of Health Services and Kenyatta University to modernise maternal heal...

Healthcare takes lion’s share in Mombasa’s Sh14.6 billion budget for 2025/2026 Apr 29, 2025

Part of the funds will go towards the construction of Kongowea Level 4 Hospital, the refurbishment of Likoni Sub-County Hospital.

Rights groups demand arrests of killers of protesters at Parliament following BBC exposé Apr 29, 2025

The renewed demands follow the release of a BBC documentary, which identifies individuals allegedly involved in the deaths of three unarmed protesters...

Senator Mohammed Faki calls for urgent action to address Mombasa's poor exam results Apr 28, 2025

He attributed part of the problem to a lack of serious conversations between parents, teachers, and leaders about academic performance.

Malindi pastor’s bizarre rituals spark calls for crackdown on rogue religious leaders Apr 28, 2025

Clerics representing various faith groups spoke out, urging authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the pastor’s activities.

Malindi MP seeks answers over aircraft safety after two fatal plane crashes Apr 27, 2025

Further, she is seeking clarity on the expected timeline for the release of the final reports and calls for the prompt dissemination of the findings t...

Flood alert: Lamu urges caution as heavy rains raise River Tana levels Apr 27, 2025

Among the hazards identified are river overflow, flash floods, damage to property and infrastructure, threats to human and livestock safety, and disru...

Spike in infant hydrocephalus cases alarms Kilifi doctors amid stigma, treatment gaps Apr 24, 2025

Dr Matano Kibwana, a specialist at the hospital, disclosed that rural clinics are registering over 20 new cases of babies with hydrocephalus each mont...

Body retrieved from collapsed septic tank in Bamburi Mwisho Apr 22, 2025

The authorities said it was the only body which was trapped inside after a thorough search.

Four feared dead as makeshift video cafe collapses into septic tank in Bamburi Apr 21, 2025

The café had been constructed above the aged septic tank, which caved in under the weight of the occupants.

Hope restored as locals receive life-saving surgeries at Kilifi’s first neurosurgical camp Apr 20, 2025

Many of the patients treated during the camp stated they had previously been placed on long waiting lists or had completely lost hope of ever receivin...

DCI dismisses 'gangsters paradise' claims, assures heightened security in Coast region Apr 19, 2025

Amin urged the public to continue cooperating with security agencies and to report any suspicious activity through the appropriate legal channels.

Optimism in Mombasa as Salaam Microfinance Bank opens Shari’ah-compliant branch Apr 19, 2025

The launch on Saturday drew local dignitaries, community leaders, and hundreds of residents eager to witness the arrival of a Shari’ah-compliant finan...

Coast traders warned as fake KEBS officers defraud businesses in widening scam Apr 17, 2025

Speaking in Kilifi Town, Market Surveillance Manager Peter Makan, representing the KEBS Coast Regional Manager, confirmed that the fraudulent scheme h...

Security agencies announce stringent measures ahead of Easter festivities along Kenyan Coastline Apr 15, 2025

In addition to road safety, the regional police commander warned beachgoers to vacate the shores by 6 pm.

Governor Abdulswamad tables proposal to curb abuse of prescription drugs in Mombasa Apr 15, 2025

Under the proposed framework, the sale of addictive prescription drugs would be limited to pharmacies based in Level 4 and higher hospitals.

Blue Economy boom: Over 200 Tana River youths empowered in fisheries venture Apr 14, 2025

By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a...

Improved water and farming support from Red Cross brings joy to Kilifi residents Apr 13, 2025

At the heart of the project is a high-capacity borehole that yields up to 33,000 litres of water per hour, supplying two separate water points—one for...

Body of missing man recovered from collapsed building in Mombasa Apr 13, 2025

The deceased was last seen on April 2 on CCTV footage entering the building, shortly after which, a week later, it was brought down by the Kenya Defen...

Mombasa forms task force to probe fatal building collapse, safety lapses Apr 09, 2025

The County Government has confirmed that there is compelling evidence pointing to professional negligence, compliance failures, and potential malpract...

Search underway as man is killed in collapsing Mombasa building Apr 09, 2025

CCTV footage retrieved from a nearby premises shows Yusuf walking into the building with the caretaker, moments before the structure’s first floor gav...

It was an 'act of God', developers of doomed Mombasa building say as they defend compliance Apr 09, 2025

The developers attributed the unexpected failure to a geotechnical shift—a movement in the earth’s structure that was not anticipated and, according t...

Government plans mass burials for Shakahola victims amid DNA identification delays Apr 08, 2025

Since the exhumation of 429 bodies from the Chakama forest, the government has collected 336 DNA samples. However, only 66 bodies have been positively...

Interior CS Murkomen dismisses political motive in Muturi’s security withdrawal claims Apr 08, 2025

Murkomen stated that the Interior Ministry does not make decisions based on politics.

Evacuation starts as Mombasa readies for controlled demolition of dangerous building Apr 08, 2025

Patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, which lies within the danger zone, have been moved.

Governor Abdulswamad announces stern action against machete-wielding gangs in Mombasa Apr 07, 2025

As part of the new directives, the county will also introduce regulations compelling machete sellers to maintain records of buyers, a move aimed at bo...

Murkomen declares war on Mombasa politicians funding criminal gangs Apr 07, 2025

Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboratio...

Interior CS Murkomen clarifies robbery incident targeting tourist involved lone criminal, not gangs Apr 07, 2025

Murkomen clarified that the incident, which occurred during the arrival of tourists onboard MS Crystal Symphony at Mapembeni area, involved a lone str...

Interior CS Murkomen confirms release of five abducted chiefs in Mandera Apr 07, 2025

The chiefs are now in the custody of Kenyan officials and are expected to return home soon.

Chief Kadhi calls for transparency in management of Waqf resources Apr 06, 2025

The Chief Kadhi noted that the Waqf institution has existed for decades, sustained by the efforts of forefathers, but has faced challenges since 2019...

Kenyan palaeontologist Fredrick Manthi elected to US National Academy of Sciences Apr 06, 2025

Over the years, he has led fossil excavations across the Turkana Basin, uncovering critical evidence dating back over 4 million years, contributing to...

Mombasa hawkers ordered to vacate footpaths or face forceful eviction Apr 05, 2025

According to the County Chief Officer for Trade, Pauline Oginga, the directive targets areas in Mvita and Nyali sub-counties, where illegal trading ac...

Notorious drug trafficker nabbed in sting operation on Lunga Lunga Highway Apr 05, 2025

Authorities say the operation led to the seizure of 20 kilogrammes of high-grade bhang (Skank), estimated to be worth Sh1 million, which had been traf...

10 people injured as Tahmeed bus rams into matatu in Mombasa Apr 05, 2025

According to eyewitnesses, the brakes failed, causing the bus to roll backwards and collide with a matatu from the Miritini Sacco that was ferrying pa...

Police post to be set up in Mombasa's Mapembeni area after tourist robbed Apr 04, 2025

Security officials stated that measures are being reinforced to curb criminal activities, particularly in areas frequented by both local and internati...

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