Mombasa County Stories

Tourist numbers surge in Mombasa as direct flights, new commuter rail boost arrivals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) Chief Executive Officer, Sam Ikwaye, said the improved numbers reflect the sector’s deliberate i...

Anger in Mombasa’s Mikindani as families rely on costly bowsers amid prolonged water crunch
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2025

Mikindani residents in Mombasa face months of dry taps, costly bowser water and suspected sabotage, as officials cite ageing infrastructure and reduce...

Inquiry reveals Mombasa's government buildings still inaccessible to PWDs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Senators have faulted the Lands Ministry over years of inaccessibility in key Mombasa government buildings, demanding timelines for lift repairs, asse...

Court told Mackenzie 'prophesied 2023 rapture', directed followers to Shakahola
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2025

Witnesses in the Shakahola case told the Mombasa High Court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie ordered followers to starve for an expected 2023 rapture, as fa...

Kenya Railways adds extra Nairobi–Mombasa trains for festive season rush
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Kenya Railways will run additional Madaraka Express trains between Nairobi and Mombasa from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026, to ease festive-seas...

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...

NTSA revives alcoblow, night patrols, mobile courts to curb road accidents during festive season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya has reintroduced Alcoblow tests, night patrols and mobile courts nationwide to curb rising festive-season road deaths, with tougher penalties, a...

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...

Mombasa sets January deadline for tuk-tuk operators' SACCO registration
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

Mombasa County mandates tuk-tuk operators to register under SACCOs by January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance transport safety and accountability.

AfDB pledges Sh2.1 billion for new civil engineering, blue economy centre at TUM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the project places TUM at the centre of Kenya’s long-term plan to grow skills in maritime and coastal d...

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Mombasa Road to temporarily close Sunday for World AIDS Day half-marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The stretch between Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill Interchange will be off-limits from 6:00 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are urged to...

Businesses granted 30-day relief on long-stay container charges at Mombasa port
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The waiver covers all accrued port storage charges and customs warehouse rent for long-stay containerised cargo.

Government shifts cargo clearance to Nairobi, Naivasha in bid to decongest Mombasa Port
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Under the new arrangement, containerised cargo destined for Mombasa will be cleared at Container Freight Stations (CFSs), while cargo bound for Nairob...

Police raid Mombasa church, save 20 children and 7 adults from suspected cult
Amina Wako  |  Nov 03, 2025

Children and adults found living in deplorable conditions inside Zion Fire Anointing Ministries, authorities investigate suspected cult activities.

Two new multipurpose vessels arrive at Mombasa Port to enhance marine operations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 02, 2025

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) officials said the new additions would enhance marine operations, improve safety, and reduce the time ships spend at the h...

KPA applauds streamlined ETA system amid surge in cruise tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

KPA Chairman Benjamin Tayari praised the government for its continued focus on digitising travel systems, noting that the streamlined ETA platform had...

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...

Soy United register first win in FKF National Super League midweek matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 29, 2025

Alfred Ratolo scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute following a clever pass from Harrison Mwandike.

Dutch national accused of drug trafficking, assault remanded for 14 days in Diani
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Horst is being investigated for four offences: trafficking in narcotic drugs, malicious damage to property, assault causing actual bodily harm, and cr...

Joho asks court to dismiss petition challenging his suitability for public office
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

CS Hassan Joho has urged the High Court in Mombasa to throw out a petition seeking to have him declared unfit to hold any public office, terming it ba...

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.

Stakeholders call for balance between technology and human values as trade summit opens in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

The two-day meeting has drawn together government officials, logistics experts, and private sector representatives from across Africa, seeking to expl...

Mombasa MCAs raise alarm over severe teacher shortage in ECDE, Vocational Training Centres
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

MCAs said the shortage of ECDE teachers had become a major concern, arguing that the situation was compromising children’s learning experience at the...

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Mombasa after five-year hiatus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The resumption will see Turkish Airlines operate three weekly flights, each with an eight-tonne belly cargo capacity, a move expected to strengthen co...

Kenya to publicly destroy Sh8.2 billion meth seized in maritime operation after suspects are charged - Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The massive drug haul, intercepted aboard a stateless dhow christened MV Ighol, has once again placed Kenya under the global spotlight as a key transi...

3K FC stun Mombasa United as Kibera Black Stars edge City Stars in NSL thriller
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The weekend’s results saw 3K FC and Kibera Black Stars emerge as the standout performers of Round Four, sending a clear message of intent as the race...

Shimoni port welcomes first cruise ship, boosting Kwale County’s tourism revival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.

Families of drowning victims appeal for help weeks after East Africa Ocean Festival tragedy in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Many of them say they have been left to shoulder the financial and emotional burden of burying their loved ones without much help.

Mombasa County expands specialised care for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad said these steps were necessary to ensure that children with lifelong conditions receive consistent medical support without havin...

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