Mombasa waste management Stories

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...

Mombasa cracks down on illegal dumping of construction waste
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The county said the directive is part of efforts to promote public safety, preserve infrastructure and ensure orderly urban development.

Majority of Kenya’s unclaimed assets under Sh1,000 - Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The audit highlights how many holders of small amounts are deterred from claiming their funds because they face mandatory expenses such as travel, not...

After Raila Odinga’s death, ODM pledges unity and continued partnership with Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

In the wake of Raila Odinga’s death, ODM vows to preserve the historic unity deal with President Ruto, calling on party members to uphold his legacy a...

Garissa governor calls for urgent action as 33,000 households face starvation
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

Garissa Deputy County Commissioner Sabastian Okiring emphasised the need for an immediate and well-coordinated response, noting that the situation is...

Marsabit households get 100 camels in government push to restore livelihoods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

The government, through the NDMA and State Department for ASALs, has launched a livestock restocking drive in Marsabit County—distributing 100 camels...

Kalokol residents urged to stay vigilant as deadly crocodile attacks rise in Lake Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

Rising lake levels are driving crocodiles closer to homes and fishing zones, putting lives, livelihoods, and local communities at risk.

Counties spend nearly half of budgets on salaries, audit shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Data from the 47 counties indicates that 46.8 percent of their total budgets, equivalent to Sh470.74 billion, went toward personnel expenses.

Controller of Budget flags 16 counties for concealing true staff expenditures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Only eight counties complied with the legal limit: Kilifi (24 per cent), Siaya (26 per cent), Tana River (27 per cent), Nakuru (30 per cent), Kwale (3...

MPs demand full disclosure of public land in legal disputes amid missing title deeds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services Administration and Agriculture said the report will guide potential inquiries into ownership and r...

How disaster-ready are African countries? Study of 5 shows some progress, but also huge gaps
The Conversation  |  Oct 13, 2025

In Kenya, counties are also showing strong local leadership, taking on more responsibility for disaster planning, coordination and community engagemen...

Bill proposes separate bank accounts for each State project to boost accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The National Treasury, together with oversight institutions, will be required to conduct regular capacity-building sessions on handling project accoun...

KRA announces scheduled eight-hour downtime for customs system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The authority said the temporary suspension is necessary to enhance system performance and ensure smoother operations for all users.

Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments: Number of households to benefit from payouts
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative targets vulnerable families affected by drought and food insecurity in northern Kenya.

NDMA funding shortfall delays Sh3.9 billion hunger safety net payments to 133,800 households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Each household under the programme receives a monthly cash stipend of Sh2,700, helping families buy food and meet other basic needs during periods of...

NEMA targets Sh2 billion revenue through new digital licensing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

NEMA seeks to raise Sh2 billion through the system in the financial year ending June 30, 2026, in addition to revenue from 10 new regulations set to t...

Maasai face pressure as Tanzania eyes relocations
DW News  |  Sep 25, 2025

Tanzanian authorities have pushed Maasai relocations since 2022, sparking condemnation from rights groups. With elections nearing, will pressure shift...

No new levies in 2026 budget as Treasury focuses on improving revenue efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Revenue for the coming financial year is projected at Sh3.58 trillion, while planned expenditure is Sh4.64 trillion, leaving a Sh1 trillion budget gap...

World Animal Protection urges Kenya to ban cruel commercial wildlife farming
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 24, 2025

World Animal Protection is urging policymakers to use this opportunity to enact laws that not only ban commercial wildlife farming, which could lead t...

Audit exposes Sh601 million mismanagement in political parties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The report shows that Sh275.9 million of the funds involved unsupported balances across 16 parties, while Sh325.9 million was linked to cash managemen...

NEMA gives counties 21-day ultimatum to enforce waste segregation or risk penalties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

All waste generators are required to separate waste at the point of origin, while transporters are required to carry only segregated waste.

CoB flags poor utilisation of development funds in counties, says only 12 met threshold
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The figures point to an imbalance in county spending, with Sh346.98 billion, or 74 per cent of the overall Sh470.74 billion used for recurrent expendi...

CoB Margaret Nyakang’o warns health payrolls devouring county budgets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

The report reveals that the health sector took the largest share of wages, absorbing 44 per cent of the total employee costs, nearly Sh97 billion.

Governor Sakaja vows to deregister private firms over illegal dumping of waste
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Sakaja also highlighted the county government's plan to boost waste management by expanding infrastructure and increasing employment opportunities for...

Kilifi tightens fisheries oversight, urges fishermen to resolve conflicts amicably
Farhiya Hussein  |  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...

Lamu fishermen decry harassment, accuse government of unfair fishing rules
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo voiced concern that fishermen in Faza, Pate, Siyu and Kizingitini were far more likely to be apprehended than foreign...

Turkana partners with Save the Children, UNICEF to strengthen fight against malnutrition
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2025

Health and Nutrition Coordinator at Save the Children Akutan Lobolia said the integration will allow community health promoters to address malnutritio...

State releases Sh294 million hunger safety net funds to support 109,000 households in arid counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

The National Drought Management Authority announced that the funds would be available in beneficiaries’ accounts at KCB Bank and Equity Bank branches...

Section of MPs warn e-procurement rollout may deepen corruption instead of curbing it
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Despite the opposition, President William Ruto and the Treasury have maintained a firm stance, insisting the platform is a critical reform to enhance...

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