Boda boda banned in Mombasa for fear of insecurity
Mombasa, KENYA: Coast regional commander Noah Mwivanda has banned boda-bodas operations in parts of Mombasa ahead of Christmas celebrations. Mwivanda said that criminal groups operating in Mombasa have been using boda-bodas to terrorize residents. “We are not going to allow boda-boda operate in Mombasa past 8pm until the festive season is over,” said Mwivanda. Areas […]
Kenya ferry worker wins 22 million Sportpesa jackpot
Mombasa, KENYA: A Kenya Ferry staff on Monday took home sh.22 million shillings after emerging the Sportpesa mid week winner. 39 year old Ezekiel Oimba said that he received a message from Sportpesa on Saturday evening. Oimba said he is going to use the money to start his own projects. He received a dummy cheque […]
Hiked fares forcing many to spend holidays in the coast
Mombasa, KENYA: Some passengers who had plans to travel to upcountry from Mombasa have been forced to celebrate their holidays in the coast after they were left stranded at Mwembe Tayari due to hiked fares. For those heading to Nairobi, early bookings helped. “I booked yesterday and am just waiting for it to arrive and […]
Rafael Benitez: Newcastle surviving in the Premier League would be ‘miracle’
It would be a “miracle” if Newcastle were to avoid relegation from the Premier League, says Rafael Benitez. The Magpies failed to win any of their opening 10 games of this campaign, but are currently 15th in the table, five points above the relegation zone. They impressed on their return to the top-flight from the […]
Education ministry extends school opening dates
The Ministry of Education has extended school opening dates by a day. In a circular released on Monday, the ministry indicated that it has rescheduled the opening date to give teachers and students time to travel. The new date touches on all primary, secondary and teachers training colleges . Schools were scheduled to open on […]
Cruise ship with 648 tourists docks at Mombasa port
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa County has received a major boost in the tourism sector after cruise ship with 648 tourists on board arrived at the port of Mombasa. Ms Nautical from Seychelles docked at the Port of Mombasa 6am and is expected to depart for Zanzibar at 7pm. Local tourists bring life to Mombasa as Christmas […]
Three people killed by robbers in Kisauni
Mombasa, KENYA: Three people were on Sunday night killed after being attacked by robbers in Kisauni area within Mombasa. Speaking to Baraka Fm on phone, Kisauni OCPD Sangura Musee said that the deceased were among seven people attacked by armed robbers, who were trying to steal from an M-pesa shop in Zimalati area in Kisauni. […]