Mombasa tourism Stories

Mombasa's Jumeirah Beach comes alive with first-ever Camel Race Derby
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 24, 2025

The race served as the highlight of a series of pre-event activities ahead of this year’s East Africa Ocean Festival

AI-powered imaging technology can now detect deadly food toxins, study finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly...

Kenya to review Special Economic Zones framework to end abuse by real estate developers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Officials argue that speculative real estate projects are exploiting the SEZ programme, potentially undermining its primary purpose of fostering indus...

Fifteen injured in Mombasa road crash after PSV collides with cargo truck
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The crash comes just two days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a report explaining the spike in road accidents in August 2025...

Murkomen orders crackdown on reckless miraa vehicles along Mwea–Embu highway
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The crackdown aims to target miraa vehicles often driven at dangerous speeds, which pose a serious threat to residents of Kirinyaga and Embu counties.

Heat stress on the rise, slashing work productivity by 2-3 per cent, report warns
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 24, 2025

Manual labourers in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fisheries are particularly vulnerable, as they face prolonged exposure to dangerous...

YouTube Music marks 10th anniversary with new features, fan badges
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

At the heart of the update is the Taste Match playlist, a smart, collaborative feature that blends the musical preferences of two or more users into a...

Is Africa becoming the US's dumping ground of migrants?
DW News  |  Aug 23, 2025

Uganda is now the lastest African country accepting a deal with the US government to take in unwanted migrants, joining Eswatini, South Sudan and Rwan...

Poor roads, reckless drivers, unroadworthy vehicles blamed for deadly August crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said that although different investigations pointed to varying factors, the three remained the most consist...

Ruto, Raila and leaders unite in praise for Harambee Stars despite 'heartbreaking' loss
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 22, 2025

President William Ruto hailed the Harambee Stars for lifting the nation’s spirit and inspiring hope, urging that lessons from the tournament guide pre...

Kiir sacks finance, investment ministers amid South Sudan’s economic turmoil
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 22, 2025

On Thursday, state-run television announced that Finance Minister Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater and Investment Minister Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing had been show...

Kenya vs Madagascar: End of road for Harambee Stars after a 4-3 loss during penalties
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

With nothing to separate the sides after 120 minutes, the game went to penalties. Kenya scored through Siraj Mohammed, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Ow...

How Tanzania’s ex-envoy is turning into President Samia’s firebrand critic
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 22, 2025

Polepole, who relinquished his Havana posting that also covered Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Central America, says he has gone into hiding, citing...

Police officers set for fresh salary increase this month
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 22, 2025

The phased increases began in September last year, when the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) announced that the basic salary for police const...

MP Yusuf Hassan pledges to protect public land as intruders break into Maina Wanjigi in attempt to grab land
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2025

Yusuf also said that he would escalate the matter to relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Education and the Ethics and Anti-Corrupt...

CJ Koome roots for AJS to resolve long running land disputes in Mombasa
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Koome urged Mombasa residents to utilise AJS, through elders, religious leaders, chiefs, civil society actors or court-annexed mechanisms, to resolve...

Absa’s La Riba at 20: How Islamic Banking reshaped Kenya’s financial landscape
Amina Wako  |  Aug 22, 2025

Islamic finance is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global financial industry, with assets now surpassing USD 4.5 trillion, according to a r...

Motorists advised to brace for traffic disruptions ahead of Kenya vs Madagascar CHAN quarterfinal clash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The temporary measures are expected to significantly affect motorists using Thika Road, Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass, among other key routes.

Five bodies exhumed in Kwa Binzaro as mass graves probe intensifies in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 21, 2025

Government Pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge appealed to families who have missing relatives to report to the Red Cross desk set up at Malindi District H...

Garissa residents demand stricter regulations on hazardous substances in oil exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2025

The residents expressed concerns over the use of hazardous substances and waste dumping by companies that undertook previous oil exploration missions...

Google debuts first-ever magnetic wireless charging line
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Google confirmed that more Pixelsnap-compatible accessories, including car mounts, desk docks, and modular cases, are currently in development.

Boost for Harambee Stars as CAF increases Kasarani capacity to 80 per cent for CHAN clash against Madagascar
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 21, 2025

CAF has now agreed to the increased capacity, paving the way for what is expected to be a charged atmosphere as Kenya enters the knockout stage of a m...

Kenya's envoy to Dominican Republic Mwenda Karisa presents credentials to President Luis Abinader
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 21, 2025

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, making its hospitals and evacuation corridors the most immediate fallback for injur...

New Sh4.2 billion Mombasa Commuter Rail set to ease traffic, boost SGR link
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The new service connects the Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus in Miritini to the Mombasa Central Railway Station.

KHRC calls for disbandment of Ruto’s protest victims compensation framework
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

KHRC proposed that the mandate be given to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPO...

Ship agents oppose KEPHIS pest inspection charges on shipping lines
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

In a statement, KSAA reiterated its strong support for KEPHIS in fulfilling its mandate of safeguarding Kenya’s agricultural exports and protecting th...

Court gives state 14 days to conclude probe on Boniface Mwangi's case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

Kahawa Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage warned that failure to report progress would result in the immediate return of the gadgets.

Salva Kiir appoints daughter as Presidential Envoy, stirring nepotism debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 21, 2025

The role, once held by Benjamin Bol Mel recently elevated to vice-president in charge of the Economic Cluster, has been vacant for months.

Uganda confirms deal to accept migrants deported from US
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 21, 2025

In a statement on X on Thursday, Uganda's Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (PS), Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, confirmed the signing of the agreement, wh...

WhatsApp to roll out voice recording feature for missed calls
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Early users report that voice messages are limited to 1 minute, and the prompt to leave a message appears after the call rings out.

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