Serani Comprehensive School Reopens in Mombasa with Stunning Renovations and Urgent Call to Restore Academic Excellence

Mombasa, Kenya| Serani Comprehensive School, one of Mombasa’s oldest and historically prestigious public secondary schools, has officially reopened its doors after a multi-million-shilling makeover funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) for Mvita Constituency. The revamped institution in Old Town Ward, Mvita Sub-County, now features modern infrastructure designed to reverse years of infrastructural […]

Mombasa’s Bold 100-Day Assault on Water Thieves: Cracking Down on Illegal Connections to Quench a Parched City

In a dramatic escalation against one of Kenya’s most pressing urban crises, Mombasa County has unleashed a relentless 100-day crackdown on illegal water connections, exposing a web of corruption that includes high-ranking officials and landlords siphoning off precious resources. Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, labeling the theft as akin to “treason,” has vowed to slash the county’s […]

Leaders Honor Legacy of Late Chief Kadhi Abdul Halim Hussein in Heartfelt Tributes

Mombasa, Kenya| The nation is in mourning following the passing of Chief Kadhi Abdul Halim Hussein, a revered Islamic scholar and judicial leader, who died on Wednesday night. National leaders, including President William Ruto, Chief Justice Martha Koome, and Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, have paid glowing tributes to the late Sheikh, celebrating his unwavering commitment […]

Mombasa Unveils Youth-Led Waste Management Pilot to Tackle City’s Growing Garbage Crisis

Mombasa, Kenya| In a bold move to address its escalating solid waste challenges, Mombasa County is set to launch an innovative youth-led waste management pilot program in July 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, aims to transform the city’s waste collection and disposal systems by engaging Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), private garbage collectors, and […]

Raila Odinga Calls for Comprehensive Review of CDF Amid Push to Strengthen Devolution

Mombasa, Kenya| Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for a comprehensive reassessment of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in light of Kenya’s devolved governance framework, urging a shift in development funding from national legislators to county governments. Speaking during the 42nd Annual Conference of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) at […]

Surge in Gang Violence Sparks Outcry and Urgent Calls for Action in Mombasa and Kwale

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 […]

Governor Orders Audit of Buildings After Near-Collapse of 11-Storey Structure in Mombasa

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 […]