Mombasa Sports Club Stories

Mombasa Sports Club ladies hockey team appeals for support to secure African Championship spot
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 18, 2025

Mombasa Sports Club Ladies Hockey Team faces the daunting challenge of raising Ksh.6.3 million in less than two weeks to secure their spot in the Afri...

Car dealers oppose new directive to get local marine cargo insurance for all imports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

CIAK Chairman Peter Otieno argued that the directive contravenes international trade conventions and restricts importers’ freedom of choice.

Increased imports bolster Mombasa port’s performance as 2024 records highest-ever cargo growth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 09, 2025

The port’s performance was bolstered by increased imports, which grew by 7.2 per cent, and exports, which rose by 6.6 per cent.

Senior IEBC official killed in suspected targeted robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

The attack has left residents shaken, with many calling for increased security in the neighbourhood.

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

Mombasa residents flock Mama Ngina Waterfront, other venues to welcome 2025
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 01, 2025

The New Year celebrations reaffirmed Mombasa’s position as a premier holiday destination.

KeNHA announces temporary closure of Nairobi Southern Bypass section
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 23, 2024

The authority stated that the closure will commence on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 8 pm and is expected to last until midnight on Sunday, January 5...

Detectives arrest varsity student duping Kenyans he can alter KCSE results
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

Detectives said Ronald Osebe Osebe, alias Nancy Baya, will be charged under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, 2018.

Leaders roll out peace training to combat Mombasa’s juvenile gang crisis
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 16, 2024

Community leaders and government officials have now joined forces to address the growing crisis, describing it as a threat to the county’s social fabr...

Mombasa to host 6th edition of Firi Cultural Festival over the weekend
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 13, 2024

The festival’s unique focus on Somali-populated areas also aims to shift perceptions and celebrate positive stories from these regions.

Mombasa governor wants Senate to help protect county-funded bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

He described education as the cornerstone of sustainable development and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making it a priority.

Court orders NLC to pay Sh1.2bn for land acquired to build roads in Mombasa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The court ruled that Hassanali is entitled to just compensation for the land unlawfully acquired by the NLC and used by KeNHA.

Over 1,000 children held in detention centres across Kenya - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 01, 2024

As of June 2023,1,019 children are distributed across various facilities, including children's rescue centres, remand homes, reception and assessment...

Court allows garbage collectors to continue operations at Mombasa port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

Justice Mutai ordered that the status quo be maintained, meaning garbage collection operations will continue as they were before the county's action.

KeNHA announces 51-day traffic disruption at city’s Haile Selassie roundabout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

According to KeNHA, the disruption is due to scheduled road works for the construction of a pedestrian underpass at the section.

New gender desk in Bamburi offers safe space for Mombasa GBV survivors
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2024

IJM Coast Region Manager Aggrey Juma said there has been an alarming prevalence of child and gender-based violence cases in the area.

New task force to probe why 100 million kilos of tea remain unsold
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Chaired by Nicholas Munyi Kagua, the task force consists of 14 members and a secretariat of six people.

New link road opens at Mombasa Port to boost regional trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad Sherrif Nassir highlighted the road’s transformative potential for both the local and national economy.

Calls for urgent reforms to deal with reckless Mombasa tuk-tuk drivers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2024

NTSA is engaging with county governments to streamline licensing and enforce designated pick-up and drop-off points for tuk-tuks.

Shanzu court remands fifth suspect charged with Mombasa blogger’s assault
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

This arrest comes six weeks after four other suspects were detained on September 24, 2024, in connection with the same incident.

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