Mombasa Road Stories

DIG Gilbert Masengeli insists Nairobi CBD accessible despite police barricades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli insisted that no one was being turned away, despite widespread disruption and restricted vehicula...

Coast fisherfolk demand action on land grabs, mismanagement and licensing chaos at landing sites
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 03, 2025

In a session chaired by Bamburi MCA Patrick Mbelle, leaders from Mkupe Beach Management Unit laid bare a series of long-standing grievances that have...

Tourism stakeholders urge fewer travel barriers, more direct flights to Mombasa to boost arrivals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

KAHC National Chairman Chris Musau called on the government to liberalise Kenya’s airspace by allowing more charter flights to Mombasa and Nairobi, ar...

KeNHA closes sections of Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road for roadworks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

The affected area lies at the intersection of Waiyaki Way (A8), the Southern Bypass, and the Western Bypass. The closure is intended to enable reconst...

Mombasa stands out as June 25 anniversary protests remain peaceful amidst nationwide unrest
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

The coastal city’s calm has largely been credited to two days of dialogue between regional police commanders and protest organisers, including youth g...

Kenya Railways suspends four Nairobi train services over protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

Among the affected routes are Nairobi–Ruiru, Nairobi–Embakasi Village, Nairobi–Lukenya, and Nairobi–Syokimau, which have been halted until further not...

Financial autonomy: Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir urges Ruto to empower counties
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 23, 2025

At present, most county assemblies do not receive funds directly from the National Treasury. Instead, they depend on governors and county finance depa...

EPRA shuts down illegal gas refilling plant in Mombasa's Majengo in multi-agency raid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

EPRA said the unlicensed facility was refilling and rebranding LPG cylinders from various licensed brands without obtaining their written consent.

Mombasa taps youth groups to lead waste collection in new clean-up drive
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The new model, set to begin on a trial basis from July 1, will see each CBO allocated a specific zone where they will be tasked with collecting solid...

Kenya emerges as major global drug trafficking gateway, new report warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Kenya and Uganda, along with Eswatini, Malawi, and Tanzania, have been identified as major sources of cannabis in the region.

Mombasa police fail to charge four activists, drawing criticism over unlawful detention
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 19, 2025

They appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Olimo on Wednesday, but the court was informed that no charge sheet had been filed.

Kenya Railways to unveil Mombasa Commuter Rail to ease SGR transfers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

The new rail line will connect the Miritini SGR terminus directly to the Mombasa CBD, ending years of reliance on matatus, taxis, and boda bodas for t...

MPs demand swift action on stalled Jomvu link road project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir calls out Rigathi Gachagua over Mombasa Port stance
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

According to Governor Abdulswamad, Gachagua was conspicuously silent during the port’s partial relocation to Nairobi.

Kenya Railways nears completion of Sh4.2 billion Mombasa SGR terminus, 26km city link line
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

Once operational, the upgraded line will enable Madaraka Express passengers and users of all seven SGR stations in Mombasa to reach the central busine...

Rewriting blood donation story: How Mombasa nurse is saving lives through mobile app
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

RedSplash began humbly, with informal donation drives with friends, social media appeals, and borrowed hospital spaces. But what started as a grief-dr...

Mombasa takes healthcare to workplaces with launch of community health promoter desks
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

County officials say the initiative is part of wider efforts to ease the disease burden through early detection and prompt intervention.

Compensation gaps, court cases derail Mombasa-Kwa Jomvu road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

During an inspection visit to Mombasa, the committee learned that two court cases and a lack of funds have disrupted progress on the 11.9km project, j...

Likoni MP Mishi Mboko leads anti-GBV campaign in Mombasa as calls for justice intensify
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2025

The campaign, dubbed Komesha Dhuluma, seeks to mobilise national efforts against femicide and GBV, and was officially launched earlier at the Parliame...

Mombasa authorities arrest developers, engineers defying stop orders after building collapse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2025

The arrests form part of heightened efforts to tackle rogue construction practices after the partial collapse of an 11-storey building in Kilifi Corne...

Mombasa woman rep blasts ferry services over safety lapses, urges swift action
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

Likoni and Mtongwe crossing channels are key transport routes in Mombasa, used daily by thousands of residents and traders.

Mombasa holds public forums after budget criticism for lack of community input
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

The Sh14.63 billion budget, which shows how money will be spent in key areas, has faced criticism, with residents asking for a more open and inclusive...

Sh455 billion Mombasa-Nairobi Expressway construction set for early 2026 start
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The project is being driven by Usahihi Expressway Limited, with Everstrong Capital, a US-based investor, leading the sponsorship and fundraising effor...

Mombasa public beaches reopen as county urges vigilance following weather advisory
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2025

The Mombasa County Government announced that public beaches are now accessible once more and construction projects may resume immediately.

Mombasa leaders demand Buxton Phase 2 inclusion in housing scheme, accuse state of bias
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad called for a Senate probe into Mombasa’s exclusion from national housing plans and criticised housing officials for skipping the...

Mombasa County shuts public beaches, suspends marine and construction activities amid storm alert
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 23, 2025

This follows a warning issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on Thursday, forecasting strong southerly winds and high waves along the Kenyan c...

Senate alarmed as children among 1.4 million unintended pregnancies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

The alarming figures showed that 35 per cent of women who fell pregnant reported having used contraceptives, raising fears about the quality and relia...

Detectives crack down on Coast drug cartels by targeting key logisticians and storekeepers
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 17, 2025

Authorities have urged the public to give information that could assist in identifying and dismantling the drug trafficking networks.

Mombasa traders decry high taxes, cargo clearance delays
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

The high taxes imposed on businesses have forced many to shut down, leaving empty stalls and shuttered shops in their wake.

Where did the money go? Senators demand full breakdown of Sh1.6 billion Dandora waste project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Eng. Kitheko Mutonga confirmed that the project involved building seven sewage ponds of 20,000 cubic metres capacity, valued at Sh1 billion, and a per...

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