Author: Farhiya Hussein

Experts urge authentic experiences as modern travellers reshape African tourism Oct 09, 2025

Experts say adapting to emerging trends is vital if the continent is to remain competitive in an increasingly digital and experience-driven market.

MUHURI, Haki Africa protest Lamu’s 10-year night roadblocks, cite rights violations Oct 09, 2025

The organisations accuse security personnel of using the roadblocks to intimidate and harass motorists and residents, creating an atmosphere of fear t...

Voter registration in Mombasa marred by weak network, slow biometric systems Oct 09, 2025

What began as a smooth morning exercise quickly turned chaotic as the internet repeatedly disconnected, forcing officials to restart machines and queu...

Mombasa’s road safety overhaul: Multi-agency crackdown brings order to chaotic streets Oct 08, 2025

The initiative, driven by collaboration between the county government, road agencies, development partners, and civil society, is reshaping daily life...

Five-year-old American boy drowns in Mombasa hotel pool Oct 08, 2025

The County Commissioner expressed condolences to the bereaved family and reminded parents and guardians to closely monitor their children, especially...

Evictions in Taveta spark outrage as county demands immediate halt Oct 07, 2025

The county government noted that the operations disregarded a High Court order issued on June 25, 2025, which barred any form of eviction or interfere...

Mombasa residents urged to resolve decades-old land disputes through dialogue Oct 07, 2025

Lands CECM, Mohamed Hussein appealed to property owners and affected families to pursue alternative dispute resolution mechanisms as a more effective...

Kwale youth officers accused of laxity, poor performance in Government projects Oct 07, 2025

Mvurya urged the officers to change their attitude and demonstrate competence, insisting that the ministry would not tolerate laziness or mediocrity.

Solar-powered sunflower oil refinery brings new hope to Taita Taveta farmers Oct 06, 2025

Across villages in Taveta and beyond, sunflower growers who once struggled to find reliable markets or suffered heavy post-harvest losses now see a br...

Ganze residents in Kilifi live in fear as elephant attacks escalate Oct 06, 2025

Many villagers now describe their once-thriving agricultural land as graveyards of maize and cassava.

Coast civil society slams Mombasa County for failing to implement Serikali za Mtaa Act Oct 06, 2025

The Coast Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) said the law, passed in 2024 to establish structured governance at the grassroots, remains largely dorman...

Mombasa activists demand immediate release of Kenyans allegedly detained in Uganda Oct 05, 2025

The Mombasa Comrades and Activists Forum claims that Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, both well-known human rights defenders, were abducted and are being...

DCP endorses Stanley Kenga for Magarini by-election after Chengo’s resignation Oct 05, 2025

Speaking in Magarini shortly after receiving the party ticket, Kenga lauded DCP’s leadership for what he termed a timely and strategic decision to bac...

Lamu-bound bus intercepted in Malindi as police seize cannabis haul Oct 05, 2025

During the search, detectives uncovered two bulky bales of cannabis sativa concealed among bundles of second-hand clothes, an attempt police believe w...

EACC urges counties to strengthen anti-corruption measures and safeguards Oct 05, 2025

The renewed push by EACC comes amid mounting concerns over the misuse of public funds in devolved units, with the commission warning that without prev...

Revealed: How Kenyan detectives helped nab cocaine courier at London's Heathrow Oct 04, 2025

The arrest followed months of coordinated surveillance and intelligence-sharing between Kenya’s multi-agency anti-narcotics teams and their UK counter...

Mombasa drivers, pedestrians express relief over installation of traffic lights at Saba Saba Oct 02, 2025

The junction, a critical link between the Central Business District (CBD), Ronald Ngala Road towards Nyali Bridge, and Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, has long...

Shakahola massacre: Pathologist reveals victims were strangled, not just starved Oct 02, 2025

Dr Richard Njoroge, one of five government pathologists who examined the remains, told the Shanzu Law Courts that several of the 453 bodies recovered...

Mombasa County to train employees for life after retirement Oct 02, 2025

According to Deputy Governor Francis Thoya, the initiative is intended to help staff transition smoothly into retirement and reduce the growing number...

From curse to cure: How Kwale communities are beating elephantiasis stigma Oct 02, 2025

Today, Mwanasha is among more than 500 people screened in Kwale this year—part of a quiet revolution changing how the region views and treats lymphati...

Lamu family cries for justice as fisherman is abducted from home in Kiunga Sep 30, 2025

Authorities, however, have offered little reassurance. Lamu County Commissioner Wesley Koech told journalists he was unaware of any security operation...

Another pastor arrested in Kilifi as authorities crack down on rogue preachers Sep 30, 2025

According to Kiinge, security agencies have intensified intelligence operations at the grassroots level, including scrutiny of religious leaders’ qual...

Shakahola cult: How Mackenzie forged documents to register Good News Church Sep 30, 2025

The prosecution presented five witnesses before the Shanzu Law Courts in the ongoing trial involving Mackenzie and 95 co-accused persons, who face cha...

Mombasa launches major crackdown on unsafe buildings with 60-day ultimatum Sep 29, 2025

According to the notice, properties occupied without inspection, a completion notice, and a certificate of occupation violate the law—a situation offi...

Magarini mini-poll candidate quits DCP, slams leadership failures and grassroots neglect Sep 29, 2025

Although he expressed respect for the party leader’s “unwavering commitment” to DCP’s ideals, Ngumbao accused the party's national elections board and...

Kenya accelerates Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme to boost food security Sep 29, 2025

Located on the border of Kilifi and Tana River counties, the project is one of Kenya’s largest attempts to boost local food production through irrigat...

Global marine experts convene in Mombasa to tackle overfishing, pollution, climate threats Sep 29, 2025

Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.

Questions abound after missing Nairobi man is found dead in Mombasa police cell Sep 19, 2025

Warui, a father of a three-year-old child, had been reported missing from his Umoja estate home in Nairobi on September 14. His family was notified of...

Mombasa MCAs query health staffing records over conflicting worker data Sep 18, 2025

The matter came to light during a joint sitting of the Health and Labour Committees, where county officials were summoned to explain the process of ab...

Lamu Port welcomes first conventional cargo vessel as Mombasa hosts Indian Coast Guard Ship Sep 18, 2025

Officials say the operation is not only crucial for the expansion of Mombasa Port but also signals a new phase for Lamu as a commercial hub, boosting...

Rescue of starving boy sheds light on Shakahola forest tragedy Sep 18, 2025

Khadijah Wilson recounted how she and her younger brother found the boy, identified in court only as P.P., lying weak outside their shop in the Maduka...

Mombasa tuk-tuk drivers switch to electric as coastal city pushes clean energy revolution Sep 17, 2025

Among the early adopters is 28-year-old driver Hashim Ali, who says the shift has been a relief. He no longer spends most of his income on fuel and se...

Kilifi set to become manufacturing hub with launch of Sh16 billion industrial park Sep 16, 2025

The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully...

Over 3,000 visitors expected as Mombasa gears to host 'World Tourism Week' Sep 16, 2025

The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which wil...

Kilifi set for industrial revolution as Vipingo Special Economic Zone breaks ground Sep 16, 2025

The industrial hub is being developed by global firm Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) in partnership with Centum Investments.

Environmentalists warn climate change is draining Lamu’s fish stocks Sep 15, 2025

Rising sea temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns are being blamed for pushing fish into deeper waters and disrupting traditional fishing gro...

Kwa Binzaro cult suspects scattered bodies across 400 acres to outwit investigators, court told Sep 15, 2025

Investigators reported that the 51 days initially granted by the court had been severely undermined by the suspects’ methods, which appeared designed...

Kilifi drowning incidents mount as Pwani University student dies at Vidazini Sep 15, 2025

Eyewitnesses reported that the young man, who was awaiting graduation, was swept away by strong currents despite efforts by divers to rescue him.

Jomvu MP Badi Twalib among 500 beneficiaries as Mombasa's Miritini squatters get title deeds Sep 14, 2025

This is part of an ongoing initiative by the Mombasa County government to address long-standing land disputes and secure tenure for thousands of famil...

Malindi police arrest 42 suspected gang members in security sweep Sep 14, 2025

In the raid, officers also recovered 14 mobile phones believed to have been stolen, allegedly found in the possession of a suspect identified as Ahmed...

Kenya-Tanzania border communities demand leaders prioritise harmony Sep 14, 2025

The locals voiced frustration over harassment, arbitrary arrests and inadequate legal documentation, which they say are eroding their livelihoods.

NACADA, clergy join forces to confront drug crisis at the Coast Sep 11, 2025

Sheikh Abu Qatada, the Chairperson of the Pwani People’s Religious Leaders Forum, pledged the clergy’s support, saying that mosques, churches, and tem...

Egu Kalinga residents in Samburu demand justice over 50-year land dispute Sep 10, 2025

The ranch was formed in the early 1970s by bringing together seven villages: Egu, Dupharo, Nyacha, Dokata, Roka, Sirira, and Silaloni.

Mombasa experts warn drug abuse and radicalisation threaten literacy progress Sep 10, 2025

Experts warned that unless comprehensive measures are taken, Mombasa risks leaving a generation behind.

Kilifi tightens fisheries oversight, urges fishermen to resolve conflicts amicably Sep 09, 2025

At landing sites across Kilifi, BMU leaders have expressed concern over rising cases of conflict between fishing groups, particularly around prime fis...

Youth, women urged to register as Mombasa gears to host first-ever logistics summit Sep 09, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the summit would reposition Mombasa as more than a tourist destination by showcasing its strength in logistics.

Police seize 13 trucks, bust massive counterfeit cooking oil ring in Mombasa Sep 08, 2025

Officers found crude oil being processed in unhygienic conditions and repackaged into 20-litre jerricans bearing the stickers of popular cooking oil f...

Kilifi confirmed as host for 2025 Chenda Chenda Festival Sep 08, 2025

Kwale had initially been lined up as this year’s host, but cultural leaders resolved that Kilifi’s central role in preserving Mijikenda traditions mad...

Lamu farmers welcome new edible oil plant in Mpeketoni Sep 08, 2025

The installation of the new processing machine marks a milestone in adding value to crops while opening up wider opportunities for farmers through inc...

Mombasa County's mpox cases rise to 182 as health authorities activate emergency operations Sep 07, 2025

The Department of Health Services reports that 182 people have so far tested positive since the outbreak began last year, with cases spread across Mvi...

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