Nassir: Coalitions are a reality of modern politics, not party sell-out
ODM Deputy Party Leader and Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir has defended political dialogue and coalition-building, saying alliances are an unavoidable reality of modern politics and should not be mistaken for a betrayal of party ideals. Speaking during the funeral of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in Kakamega, Nassir said political engagement must be guided […]
Mombasa deploys 24/7 security, ambulances for festive season
Mombasa County has rolled out enhanced security and emergency preparedness measures as the coastal city experiences a surge in visitors during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Multi-agency security teams are conducting 24-hour patrols across land areas and all public beaches, while the county has deployed 11 ambulances and established Red Cross response tents […]
Mombasa residents push for additional Huduma Centres to ease congestion
Residents of Mombasa have renewed calls for the establishment of more Huduma Centres across the county, citing congestion, long queues and high transport costs associated with accessing government services. The appeal was made during a Huduma Mashinani outreach programme held in Tudor Mwisho area at Uwanja wa Sinema , where residents accessed free documentation and […]
Speaker Khatri takes aim at Nyali MP Mohamed Ali over divisive politics
Mombasa County Assembly Speaker Aharub Khatri has criticised Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, accusing him of promoting divisive politics that undermine unity and development in the county. Speaking during a youth engagement forum in Mombasa, Khatri criticized leaders who, he said, mobilise young people using confrontation and identity politics while offering little in terms of employment […]
Lands CEC Hussein Amadoh urges Mombasa youth to register as voters
Mombasa Lands County Executive Committee Member, Mohamed Hussein Amadoh has called on the youth to take their voting rights seriously. Speaking to the youth at Mama Ngina Drive on Saturday morning, Amadoh emphasized that participation in elections is crucial for ensuring that young leaders shape the community’s future. “Youth, let us register as voters. Exercising […]
Mombasa Speaker Aharub Khatri urges youth to embrace discipline as key to jobs and development
Mombasa County Assembly Speaker Aharub Khatri has called on young people in the county to embrace discipline, unity and responsible conduct, saying these values are critical in opening doors to employment and development opportunities. Speaking after Team Discipline walk movement from Nyali to Mama Ngina, Khatri emphasized that discipline is the single most important quality […]
Kisauni tuk-tuk driver becomes latest millionaire in Safaricom Shangwe @25 promotion
Joseph Ndung’u, a 27-year-old tuk-tuk driver from Kisauni in Mombasa, has become the latest sh.1 million winner in Safaricom’s ongoing Shangwe @25 promotion, after an ordinary M-PESA transaction turned into a life-changing moment. Ndung’u, who has worked in the transport sector for seven years, is the second-born in a family of three and the 14th […]
12th Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do Championship kicks off after two years hiatus
Kenya is hosting the 12th Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship, marking the tournament’s return after a nearly two-year hiatus and drawing athletes from more than 20 countries to the coastal city. The championship, which is taking place at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, is organized by the Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation […]
Mjambere Level 3 Hospital nears completion, set to decongest Mombasa referral hospitals
The Mjambere Level 3 Hospital in Kisauni Sub-County is now 85 per cent complete and is expected to be operational early next year, a development set to significantly improve access to healthcare services and ease pressure on referral hospitals in Mombasa County. Once operational, the facility will reduce congestion at major referral hospitals such as […]
Mombasa Senator sounds alarm over growing HIV infections
Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki has raised concern over rising HIV infections among young people, warning that the disease remains a major public health threat despite increased awareness and access to treatment. Speaking during a free medical camp in Vikobani, Jomvu, organised by his office, Faki said recent reports and consultations with public health officials indicate […]