KQ opens ticket bookings for non-stop flights to New York from Nairobi
Nairobi, KENYA: National carrier Kenya Airways commonly referred to as KQ has introduced daily non-stop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Passengers on Thursday were given the opportunity to book the airlines maiden flight that is scheduled to officially start operating on 28th October 2017. The […]
Jambojet increases Mombasa, Ukunda flights as it gears towards regional expansion
Nairobi, KENYA: Budget airline Jambojet has increased frequencies on all its domestic routes in a move that will see 62 weekly flights ply the coastal route of Mombasa, Ukunda and Malindi. The airline which is a subsidiary of Kenya Airways has increased its flights from Nairobi to Mombasa from 22 to 39 flights per week […]
What you need to know about Chikungunya outbreak in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa county has been hit by a Chikungunya outbreak; a viral infection that is spread by mosquitoes. So far the county government has confirmed 32 cases of Chikungunya fever out of 120 suspected cases. On Saturday, Mombasa County Government spokesman Richard Chacha said tests returned 32 positive results. Speaking to Baraka FM on Monday, […]
First cruise ship this year Ms Nautica, docks in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: 2018 has started on a positive note for the Tourism industry as a cruise ship on Thursday docked at the Port of Mombasa with 971 tourists from Europe. MS Nautica, which is operated by Oceania Cruises, docked at the port of Mombasa early morning from Zanzibar. It is the first cruise ship to […]
Marwa puts on notice traffic officers receiving “bribes” promoting road accidents
Mombasa, KENYA: Traffic police officers in the entire Coast region have been called upon to ensure all PSVs operating during this festive season and private vehicles are road worthy in order to curb accidents. Addressing the media on Saturday in Mombasa, Coast Regional Commissioner Nelson Marwa said the officers must not allow cars which are […]
KCSE 2017: Private schools shine in Mombasa as Light Academy emerges second best nationally
Mombasa, KENYA: Private schools in Mombasa County emerged top in the 2017 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination results released on Wednesday. Light Academy located in Nyali, Mombasa emerged second best nationally and top in the Coast Region with 69.1 points. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan came in second in the Region and in Mombasa county with […]
PrideInn Hotels Kenya officially acquires Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
Mombasa, KENYA: PrideInn Hotels Kenya has officially acquired Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa in Shanzu, Mombasa in a bid to tap the growing market demand for domestic and conference tourism. With 137 rooms standing over a total of 22 acres, with up to 16 suites, 24 deluxe rooms, 80 standard pool facing rooms, Flamingo Beach […]
Drama as chaos disrupt ongoing KNUT annual general meeting over Sossion
Mombasa, KENYA: Chaos erupted at the ongoing Kenya National Union of Teachers KNUT 60th Annual Delegates Conference in Mombasa after a section of teachers wanted KNUT Sec gen Wilson Sossion not to resign. Police were on Thursday brought in to intervene after a fight erupted between delegates forcing the proceedings to be stopped temporarily. The delegates […]
Kenya Ferry signs sh. 5.8bn Likoni cable car deal with Trapos Limited
Mombasa, KENYA: The Kenya Ferry Services on Wednesday signed a Sh5.8 billion Likoni cable car deal under a concessional arrangement with Trapos Limited. The car cable service that was earlier scheduled to start this month, is expected to ease congestion at the Likoni- Ferry channel and provide a complimentary service for those that cross the […]
Photos:Tanzanian celebrity couple Navy Kenzo welcome new baby
The Tanzanian celebrity duo which comprises Aika and Nahreel, popularly known as Navy Kenzo have welcomed a bouncing baby boy named Gold. The two who took the Kenyan market by storm with their club banger ‘Kamatia Chini’ announced the birth of their newborn baby through the Instagram handle of Aika with the following caption: “Mr Gold […]