Safaricom backs 2025 SOYA Awards with a million sponsorship
Safaricom has once again thrown its weight behind the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA), announcing a one million shillings sponsorship ahead of the 2025 ceremony, set for April 16th at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). This latest contribution underscores the telecom giant’s deep-rooted support for Kenyan sports and its dedication to honouring […]
Over 2,000 farmers from Lamu’s Mikinduni area receive certified seeds
As part of its ongoing agricultural support program, the County Government of Lamu has distributed certified maize, cowpea, and green gram seeds to farmers in Kaganja, Mkunumbi Ward, ahead of the long rains season. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, James Gichu, stated that the initiative aims to strengthen food security, enhance household nutrition, […]
Faki questions county’s capacity to issue building permits
Mombasa County Senator Mohamed Faki has requested a statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the capacity of the county government of Mombasa to issue building permits and supervise construction sites. Speaking in the Senate, Faki said the current boom in multi-story property development in […]
UDA to hold grassroot elections in 22 counties this weekend
Phase two of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party grassroots elections are set to be held in 22 counties this weekend. The UDA party has said all is set for the exercise set for this Friday and Saturday. This follows a high-level meeting chaired by the party chairperson Cecily Mbarire. The National Elections Board chairman […]
Arrest criminal minors with their parents, says Matuga MP
Matuga Member of Parliament Kassim Tandaza now wants security apparatus to arrest parents together with children accused of engaging in criminal activities. Tandaza said parents play a critical role in their childrens’ upbringing. “When a youth is arrested he or she must be arrested with his parent, because in law there is something called an […]
Salah and Van Dijk edging closer to new Liverpool deals
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah is set to renew his contract with Liverpool as talks with league leaders are in the final stages, same as Virgil Van Dijk. The two senior players at the club had previously hinted on many occasions that they were willing to stay at Anfield beyond next season but there was no […]
It was an act of God, say developers of Mombasa demolished building
The developers of the 11-storey building that was brought down by the military in Mombasa say the building collapsing was an act of God and not an error from their side. Speaking on behalf of the developers, former Embakasi South Member of Parliament and developer Irshad Sumra said they followed all protocols during construction. Sumra […]
Mombasa Lands Department to work around the clock to ensure demolition site is cleared
The Mombasa County Department of Lands and Physical Planning will work 24 hours a day to ensure that the demolition site of the 11-storey building in Corner ya Kilifi area is cleared. This is according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir. The efforts to clear the site is not only for the resumption of normal business […]
Mombasa County suspends all building extension applications
The County Government of Mombasa has suspended all applications for building extensions in the county. This comes after close to 60,000 people were forced to vacate their homes and businesses to allow for a military controlled demolition of an 11-storey building at Corner ya Kilifi area in Mombasa. Speaking at the County offices, Mombasa Governor […]