Mombasa County Stories

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...

Governor Abdulswamad bans entry, transportation, sale and use of muguka, its products in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 23, 2024

Scientific evidence highlighting Muguka's detrimental effects on mental health and its broader social, economic, and environmental impacts also signif...

Alarm in Mombasa Old Town over influx of street families
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2024

Residents say the street families which were driven out of the CBD are causing a rise in insecurity and could tarnish the area's reputation where tour...

Detectives probe incident where man fell from 4th floor balcony in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 19, 2024

The incident has left the man hospitalised with multiple fractures.

KMPDU details 14 healthcare issues to Mombasa County Assembly in new petition
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 16, 2024

The union has called on the County Assembly to enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Return to Work Formula (RTWF), mandate the redesi...

400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 12, 2024

The initiative aims to tackle the increasing demand for digital literacy in schools and will involve the training of at least five teachers per school...

Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 09, 2024

Applicants were cautioned about engaging in fraudulent activities, including canvassing and graft. 

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