Mombasa, Kenya| A troubling escalation in violent crime involving panga-wielding youth gangs in Mombasa and Kwale counties has triggered an urgent appeal from religious leaders and security officials, who are demanding immediate and lawful interventions to restore peace and safeguard residents. The surge in gang-related violence—marked by robberies, assaults, and public unrest—has left communities in […]
Mombasa, Kenya| Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered an immediate and comprehensive audit of all buildings linked to the professionals involved in the construction of a dangerously unstable 11-storey building in Kona ya Kilifi, Mvita Sub-County. The move follows the alarming near-collapse of the structure, which had reached its finishing stage but began showing significant […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Land Commission (NLC), Ms. Kabale Tache, on Friday joined members of the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources during their three-day induction retreat at Sarova Whitesands Hotel in Mombasa County. The engagement, aimed at fostering collaboration and strengthening institutional understanding between the Senate committee and […]
Mombasa, Kenya| The luxury cruise vessel Viking Sky, operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, arrived at the Port of Mombasa today on a scheduled stop, marking another milestone in Kenya’s growing cruise tourism sector. The ship, which carries 845 international passengers and a crew of 469, docked at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Berth 1 Cruise […]
•Performance Management System Paves the Way for Accountability and Efficiency The Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF) is experiencing an unprecedented transformation under the leadership of CEO Nuh Hajji. At a recent capacity-building workshop in Mombasa, Hajji championed the Performance Management System (PMS), describing it as a game-changer in public service. “This system guarantees […]
Mombasa, Kenya| The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a strong commitment to championing women’s rights and workplace equality. In a gesture of support for vulnerable women, KPA’s female employees donated postpartum care products to new mothers and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) at the Coast General Teaching and Referral […]
•Crackdown on Unqualified Engineers to Prevent Structural Failures Mombasa County is ramping up efforts to enforce strict building safety regulations to curb the rising cases of structural failures caused by unqualified engineers. In a bold move, the county government has urged property developers to only engage engineers certified and registered by the Engineers Board of […]
As the crescent moon prepares to make its appearance, Muslims around the world are gearing up for the start of Ramadhan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. This year, the sacred month is expected to commence on March 1, 2025, depending on the sighting of the new moon. If confirmed, this would mark a […]
Mombasa-based TikTok personality Samira Abdullahi, popularly known as “Boss Toto Mangistii,” has been arrested in what her supporters allege is a politically motivated crackdown on dissent. Abdullahi, a vocal critic of Isiolo Women Representative Mumina Bonaya, was reportedly taken into custody earlier today, sparking outrage among her followers and raising concerns about freedom of speech […]
•Tourism Sector Witnesses Unprecedented Growth Driven by Strategic Interventions and Market Diversification Kenya’s tourism industry has achieved a historic milestone, recording 2.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024. This represents a remarkable 15% increase from 2023, highlighting the sector’s resilience and continued post-pandemic recovery. The United States remained Kenya’s largest source market, accounting for 12.8% […]
