In a chilling account that has sent shockwaves through East Africa’s activist community, Mwabili Mwagodi, a prominent Kenyan human rights advocate, has detailed his traumatic abduction and four-day ordeal at the hands of unidentified assailants. The activist, known for his vocal stance on social justice and governance issues, was held incommunicado in Tanzania before being […]
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| 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 […]
•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% […]
Mombasa, Kenya| The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) has officially launched the African Shooting Championship in Mombasa, bringing together top-tier marksmen from across the continent and beyond. This highly anticipated event is set to be a landmark competition, featuring 14 challenging stages, a minimum round count of 245, and over 200 participants from various countries […]
Mombasa, Kenya| A joyous atmosphere filled Serani Sports Grounds in Mombasa as 150 cohabiting couples braved the scorching sun to solemnize their marriages in a grand Muslim mass wedding. The event, organized by the Mama Beauty Foundation, was marked by vibrant celebrations, cultural traditions, and a strong emphasis on the importance of marriage preparation. The […]
Photo: Kipchumba Murkomen| Credit: KNA
