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Coast activists issue two-week ultimatum over Mombasa-Malindi Highway delays
Farhiya Hussein  |  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...

RwandAir resumes Mombasa flights, launches Kigali–Zanzibar route after six years
Farhiya Hussein  |  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
Farhiya Hussein  |  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...

2025 Classic Safari Rally brings motorsport and economic boost to Kwale County
Farhiya Hussein  |  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...

EU, Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

Mombasa turns trash into opportunity through historic Sh17 billion waste management partnership
Farhiya Hussein  |  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...

Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara wins fourth term after main rivals barred
DW News  |  Oct 28, 2025

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara won an election that has been marred by protests against bans imposed on his long-time rivals.

Democracy in Ivory Coast under scrutiny ahead of election
DW News  |  Oct 25, 2025

As Ivory Coast heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set agains...

Blame game as Kilifi County, Coast Water Works Agency clash over water shortage
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

CWWDA Chairman, Dr Daniel Mwaringa, said the disruption in water supply to Kilifi and other counties was a result of the suspension of services to cou...

Ivory Coast votes: Economic progress meets political exclusion in high-stakes election
DW News  |  Oct 22, 2025

With opposition figures barred and regional instability looming, Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential vote tests the resilience of its democracy and the su...

New national marine spatial plan aims to protect Kenya’s oceans and communities
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 22, 2025

The initiative is being spearheaded by the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project under the Ministry of Mining, Blue...

Ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo makes historic bid to become Ivory Coast’s first female president
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

Ehivet, who will be contesting under a Movement of Skilled Generations party ticket, faces four other candidates, including current president Alassane...

McCarthy lauds Ivory Coast as Harambee Stars end World Cup quest with defeat
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 15, 2025

Ivory Coast’s victory capped off an impressive qualification campaign, as they finished top of Group F with 26 points without conceding a single goal.

Somali maritime police complete UN training to strengthen coastal security
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

The programme focuses on enhancing the Somali Police Force’s capacity to secure national waters, curb illegal maritime activities, and ensure safe nav...

South Coast Pirates secure signature of utility back Brian Alukhava
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The club has also secured the services of forward Byron Omondi from TUM Marines. The forward is expected to add his aggressive touch to the squad.

High Court dismisses NLC commissioner's case on land roles
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 23, 2025

The court invoked the doctrine of res judicata, noting that the questions raised by the applicant were substantially the same as those addressed in th...

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

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

Laurent Gbagbo, opposition leader barred from Ivory Coast presidential race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 09, 2025

Other high-profile figures, including former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro and ex-youth minister Charles Blé Goudé, were also barred from running.

Kenya, Uganda unveil plans to market East Africa as single tourist destination
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 24, 2025

Kenya is preparing to showcase its pristine sandy beaches, marine parks, sky diving, deep-sea diving and game drives, while Uganda is focusing on its...

Audit exposes confusion over control of Sh5 billion Lamu Port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) Corridor Development Authority occupies large areas, including residential apartments, office space...

Kenya Ports Authority, coastal counties launch landmark maritime transport project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

The project is expected to maximise regional economic benefits through joint implementation, positioning the Coast region as a key hub for maritime an...

Kenyan national, three others indicted in US for allegedly arming Mexican drug cartel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The arms involved included machine guns, rocket launchers, grenades, night vision equipment, sniper rifles, anti-personnel mines and anti-aircraft wea...

Malindi embraces inclusive tourism as local, foreign investors open doors to community
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

A key symbol of this shift is the launch of Billionaire Plaza, a retail space within the upscale Billionaire Resort, now welcoming not just high-end v...

Italian national, accomplice arrested after police uncover cannabis farm, lab in Kwale County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 04, 2025

Inside the compound, investigators discovered an assortment of laboratory equipment and various chemicals believed to be used in the processing and ma...

The African activists who challenged colonial-era slavery in Lagos and the Gold Coast
The Conversation  |  Aug 02, 2025

Many African abolitionists who fought and lost their lives in the struggle against slavery have long gone unacknowledged. This is beginning to change.

Senate report reveals alarming neglect, drug shortages and overcrowding in county hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The report paints a grim reality; wards without privacy, power outages in operating rooms, drug shelves left bare, and mothers in maternity wards forc...

Rehabilitation of Ikanga Airstrip begins, paving way for economic growth in Taita Taveta
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

Preparatory works, including bush clearing and light grading, are currently underway, spearheaded by the County Department of Transport and Infrastruc...

Mombasa County moves to elevate Coast General to Level 6 status amid major upgrades
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

The move follows the groundbreaking ceremony for a modern funeral home within the hospital grounds, a key development expected to expand mortuary capa...

Four bodies found in Mombasa, sparking probe into their 'sudden deaths'
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The deaths were received between July 9 and July 14, 2025, triggering immediate deployment of an investigative team to the area to assess the situatio...

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