Mombasa County Stories

Governor Abdulswamad tables proposal to curb abuse of prescription drugs in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 15, 2025

Under the proposed framework, the sale of addictive prescription drugs would be limited to pharmacies based in Level 4 and higher hospitals.

Evacuation starts as Mombasa readies for controlled demolition of dangerous building
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 08, 2025

Patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, which lies within the danger zone, have been moved.

Murkomen declares war on Mombasa politicians funding criminal gangs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboratio...

Mombasa County waives Sh15 million in medical bills, freeing over 100 patients
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad escribed the move as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to ease the financial burden on vulnerable families and restore...

Mombasa hawkers ordered to vacate footpaths or face forceful eviction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 05, 2025

According to the County Chief Officer for Trade, Pauline Oginga, the directive targets areas in Mvita and Nyali sub-counties, where illegal trading ac...

Mombasa governor says weakened social structures fuelling rise in Coast juvenile gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The Mombasa County Government plans to roll out targeted community interventions in the coming weeks to mitigate the resurgence of juvenile gang activ...

Relief for truckers as KPA suspends Mombasa’s Sh700 port parking fee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.

Political rift in Mombasa threatens public service delivery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2025

The escalating tension has left Mombasa residents frustrated, with many urging both sides to set aside their differences and focus on service delivery...

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.

Mombasa CEC granted Sh1 million anticipatory bond in abduction, gang rape case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

Justice Kagendo directed that the investigation be completed within six months, noting that the same bond terms should apply to any similar cases.

Two suspected gang members arrested in Mombasa crackdown
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2024

The arrests come after a series of attacks allegedly carried out by young motorcycle-riding thugs, which have sparked fear among residents.

Taita Taveta MCAs urged to allocate ward funds to finance climate action
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2024

The MCAs expressed their support for the proposal, acknowledging that local climate action projects could restore river sources, improve food security...

Mombasa traffic police team up with global initiatives to tackle speeding menace
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 27, 2024

The Mombasa traffic police collaborated with Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiatives for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and its partners, The Global Road Saf...

Mombasa residents express dissatisfaction with current adverts on public participation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2024

Locals suggested that public participation announcements should be communicated through local chiefs to ensure wider dissemination.

Mombasa tuk tuk drivers helping free women from shackles of SGBV
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2024

They volunteer their services to transport survivors, offering immediate and crucial support in times of distress.

Mombasa residents demand community representation on climate change committee
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2024

"Communities deserve a voice at the ward level," Phylis Muema, a resident, stated. 

Governor Abdulswamad reshuffles chief officers to improve service delivery
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 07, 2024

The governor stated in Mombasa County Executive Order Number 2 of 2024 that the changes aim to revitalize the county government's operations and enhan...

Mombasa to continue charging Sh700 parking fee for commercial trucks
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 04, 2024

Justice Sewe said he could not make an interim declaration which would effectively undo the legislative will unless there were strong and cogent reaso...

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