Mombasa to host first International Trade & Logistics Summit
Mombasa will host the International Trade & Logistics Summit 2025 (ITLS 2025) on October 27–28, marking the city’s first global summit dedicated to logistics and trade innovation. The event is convened by the Mombasa County Government, Kenya Ports Authority, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), and the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing […]
Kenya scales up local drug production to strengthen health security
Kenya has intensified efforts to strengthen the pharmaceutical industry and scale up local drug manufacturing as part of a broader strategy to cut healthcare costs, create jobs, and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held talks with the Federation of Kenya Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (FKPM), led by Chairperson Dr. Vimal […]
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2025 build-up: Mwangi and Ndida shine in 21km warm-up
Peter Mwangi and Fridah Ndida stole the spotlight at Parklands Sports Club on Sunday after winning the 21km warm-up race for the 22nd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. The event drew more than 1,500 participants eager to test their fitness ahead of the main marathon. Mwangi clocked 65 minutes to clinch victory in the men’s race, […]
Nyali boda boda operators decry harassment and poor roads
Boda boda operators in Nyali have raised alarm over persistent challenges affecting their livelihoods, including harassment by law enforcement, poor road infrastructure, and limited access to financial empowerment. The concerns came to the fore on during a meeting organized by Team Elkana Jacob Mashinani, representing Nyali MP aspirant Elkana Jacob. The forum brought together operators […]
Activist condemns sh100 Million counterfeit cooking oil scandal in Mombasa
Likoni MP aspirant and activist Evans Momanyi has condemned the seizure of counterfeit cooking oil worth more than sh100 million in Mombasa, terming it a “national scandal” that exposes government failure in protecting citizens. On September 7, a joint multi-agency team led by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) raided a private yard in Mombasa, where they […]
Kilifi farmer jailed 15 years for defiling 14-year-old daughter
A farmer from Kilifi has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of defiling his 14-year-old biological daughter. The accused was convicted after the court ruled that the Prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. He faced charges of defilement contrary to Section 201(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. […]