Mombasa County Stories
The deaths were received between July 9 and July 14, 2025, triggering immediate deployment of an investigative team to the area to assess the situatio...
In the reshuffle, several serving County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) were moved to new roles.
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness that typically causes a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Whi...
The initiative will culminate in a public celebration on Sunday, July 13, at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, where local communities, government off...
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...
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...
County officials say the initiative is part of wider efforts to ease the disease burden through early detection and prompt intervention.
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...
The Mombasa County Government announced that public beaches are now accessible once more and construction projects may resume immediately.
This follows a warning issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on Thursday, forecasting strong southerly winds and high waves along the Kenyan c...
The next meeting will be on Thursday, when the county assembly is expected to respond to the demands by the CSOs for an inclusive and lawful budgeting...
Under the proposed framework, the sale of addictive prescription drugs would be limited to pharmacies based in Level 4 and higher hospitals.
Patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, which lies within the danger zone, have been moved.
Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboratio...
Governor Abdulswamad escribed the move as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to ease the financial burden on vulnerable families and restore...
According to the County Chief Officer for Trade, Pauline Oginga, the directive targets areas in Mvita and Nyali sub-counties, where illegal trading ac...
The Mombasa County Government plans to roll out targeted community interventions in the coming weeks to mitigate the resurgence of juvenile gang activ...
The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.
The escalating tension has left Mombasa residents frustrated, with many urging both sides to set aside their differences and focus on service delivery...
Justice Mutai ordered that the status quo be maintained, meaning garbage collection operations will continue as they were before the county's action.
Justice Kagendo directed that the investigation be completed within six months, noting that the same bond terms should apply to any similar cases.
The arrests come after a series of attacks allegedly carried out by young motorcycle-riding thugs, which have sparked fear among residents.
The MCAs expressed their support for the proposal, acknowledging that local climate action projects could restore river sources, improve food security...
The Mombasa traffic police collaborated with Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiatives for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and its partners, The Global Road Saf...
Locals suggested that public participation announcements should be communicated through local chiefs to ensure wider dissemination.
They volunteer their services to transport survivors, offering immediate and crucial support in times of distress.
"Communities deserve a voice at the ward level," Phylis Muema, a resident, stated.
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...
