Sarai pitches manufacturing shift to turn Mombasa from transit hub into production centre
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan has proposed a shift in Mombasa’s economic model from cargo transit to manufacturing and value addition. Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, September 24, Hassan said the county should use investments in the Port of Mombasa and the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to establish industries, create jobs and […]
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon secures record KSh273 million sponsorship
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has secured a record KSh273 million in combined sponsorship and support ahead of its 23rd edition scheduled for October 25, 2026. Standard Chartered has committed KSh130 million to the event, while other sponsors have contributed KSh143 million in cash and in-kind support. More than 30,000 runners from 102 nationalities, including […]
Agilitee, Store2Door partner to expand electric delivery business across Africa
Electric vehicle manufacturer Agilitee and e-commerce and delivery platform Store2Door have entered into a 10-year partnership aimed at expanding last-mile delivery services and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs across Africa. Under the agreement, Agilitee will supply electric scooters and four-wheelers to support Store2Door’s expansion, while the two companies will provide training and business support to […]
Mombasa ODM leaders hit back at UDA over attacks on party
Mombasa ODM leaders have hit back at their UDA partners over what they describe as continued attacks on the party and its leadership, questioning whether the two sides are political partners or opponents ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, Mombasa ODM County Chairperson Mohamed Khamis said ODM members […]
Ruto has not barred anyone from contesting, Hassan Omar says
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Sarai has dismissed claims that President William Ruto directed businessman Suleiman Shahbal not to contest for the Mombasa Gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. During a consultative meeting with Bunge la Wananchi leaders from Mombasa, Sarai said Ruto has not told any politician to abandon their political ambitions, arguing […]
Sarai links coast voter mobilisation to historical marginalisation
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Sarai has linked increased voter mobilisation at the Coast to what he described as years of marginalisation, underdevelopment and political exclusion of the region. Sarai said communities that have historically been left out of national development are now becoming more politically conscious and registering in large numbers ahead of the […]
Mombasa Yangu returns with 3,000 youths to tackle flooding
The Mombasa County Government is set to engage 3,000 young people in a phased flood-prevention and environmental response programme as the county prepares for anticipated heavy rains. Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir said the youths will be deployed across all six sub-counties to help clear blocked drains, culverts and waterways, with priority given to known flood […]
Nassir gives property owners 48 hours to clear construction materials from roads
The Mombasa County Government is stepping up preparations for anticipated heavy El Niño rains, with Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir giving property owners and contractors 48 hours to stop mixing concrete and storing construction materials along public roads. Nassir warned that sand, ballast and cement placed along roads can be washed into drainage systems during heavy […]
PMI refreshes PMP exam as AI reshapes workplace skills
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has refreshed its Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam to reflect the changing skills employers require as artificial intelligence continues to transform the workplace. The updated examination, introduced in July 2026, places greater emphasis on business alignment, strategic decision-making, stakeholder engagement, leadership, sustainability and project delivery in AI-enabled environments. PMI […]
Dongo Kundu berth one construction reaches 16 per cent
Construction of the first berth at the Sh74.51 billion Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone project in Mombasa has reached 16 per cent, with the Kenya Ports Authority saying the works are ahead of schedule. The Dongo Kundu development comprises several components, including the construction of seven berths, roads, railway infrastructure, electricity and water systems, as […]