Kilifi Youth Movement decries political abandonment, calls for action
The Kilifi Youths for Change Movement, a lobby group in Kilifi County, has voiced frustration over what it calls political abandonment by elected leaders after every election cycle. In a statement released on Friday, the movement’s leadership accused politicians of exploiting young people for campaign support, only to disregard them once in office. “For too […]
Mombasa Deputy Governor: Mnazi is not illicit, calls for regulation
Mombasa Deputy Governor Francis Thoya has stated that palm brew (mnazi) should not be considered an illicit drink. Speaking after a meeting with mnazi traders in his office, Thoya noted that many mnazi vendors face challenges in their businesses due to a lack of clear policies. As a result, some perceive mnazi as illegal. Thoya […]
Diani hoteliers urged to conserve environment
Beach Management Unit (BMU) leaders in Diani, Kwale County, have urged hotel owners to take an active role in conserving the oceanic environment. According to the BMUs, this effort is crucial in preventing marine and ocean ecosystem pollution. Led by Mwanaisha Fadhili from Mwakamba BMU, local leaders emphasized the need for hoteliers in the region […]
Rashford earns England call-up as Tuchel names squad
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s first squad as England manager. Rashford last played for England in a friendly against Brazil in March 2024 but has impressed since joining Villa on loan from Manchester United in January. Newcastle defender Dan Burn and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly are in line for debuts […]
Tea Traders call for a month window before ban on Kenyan teas in Sudan takes effect
Tea Traders are now appealing to the Kenyan government to engage with the Sudan government with regards to the ban on Kenyan tea imports to Sudan which took effect on Friday the 14th of March 2025. Speaking at a briefing at their Mombasa offices, East African Tea Traders Association (EATTA) called me on the government […]