Mombasa small businesses urged to register to access loans, grants
Small business owners in Mombasa have been urged to formally register their enterprises to improve their access to loans, grants, government tenders and other business opportunities. Business Registration Service (BRS) Board Chair Hamisi Mwaguya said registration gives businesses legal recognition and can improve their chances of accessing financing and government programmes. Mwaguya spoke in Kisauni […]
Mombasa riders turn to motorcycle financing to boost incomes
More motorcycle riders in Mombasa are turning to asset financing to acquire their own boda bodas, as they seek to reduce rental costs and retain more of their daily earnings. The trend has been highlighted by Abson Motors Dealership, which sold more than 150 Mogo-financed motorcycles within six months, earning recognition under Mogo’s VIP Sales […]
Saints win inaugural Mwaguya Open Basketball Challenge, Mombasa North Edition
Saints have won the inaugural Mwaguya Open Basketball Challenge, Mombasa North Edition, after defeating Kisauni 22-14 in the final played on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Saints produced a strong performance in the final to claim the North Edition title, with Kisauni finishing runners-up. The victory also earned Saints qualification to the Mombasa County Grand Finale, […]
Calta Nasambu joins Turkish women’s football club
Kayole Starlets forward Calta Nasambu has joined Turkish women’s football club Haymana Spor Kulübü for the remainder of the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old left Kenya for Turkey on Monday, October 20, 2026, with her contract running until May 2027 and an option for an extension. Nasambu previously played for Barcelona Ladies SC in Laikipia before […]
Standard Chartered Mombasa run attracts 1,000 runners
About 1,000 runners took part in the Standard Chartered Mombasa Satellite Run on Sunday at the Mama Ngina Waterfront, as Mombasa continues to position itself as a sports tourism destination. The turnout increased from about 800 runners who participated in last year’s event, according to Standard Chartered Chief Compliance Officer and Nairobi Marathon Local Organising […]
UDA ready for Mombasa ward-level grassroots elections
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) says it is ready to hold its ward-level grassroots elections in Mombasa County on Thursday, October 8, 2026. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said preparations for the elections had been completed, with 4,560 polling centre delegates elected earlier expected to participate in the exercise. The delegates will elect 20 officials […]
Mombasa to hire 447 health workers amid patient surge
The Mombasa County Government will hire 447 health workers on short-term contracts to address a surge in patients seeking treatment under the county’s free healthcare programme (BabaCare). Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir said the additional personnel will be deployed across health facilities based on their individual staffing needs, with those already in the county’s recruitment database […]
Khatri calls for easier access to Mombasa school bursaries
Mombasa County Assembly Speaker Aharub Khatri has called for changes in the implementation of the county bursary programme to ensure all learners in day secondary schools benefit without unnecessary delays and bureaucracy. Khatri spoke on Tuesday during his ongoing visit to day secondary schools in Kisauni Sub-County, where he distributed notebooks, a geometry set and […]
PMI launches free course to help entrepreneurs build viable businesses
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a free online course aimed at helping aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs develop skills to turn business ideas into viable and sustainable ventures. The five-hour course, PMI Foundations: Project Management for Entrepreneurs, targets founders, side-hustle creators, solopreneurs, community innovators and small teams across different sectors. PMI says the course […]
Sarai takes a swipe at Matiang’i, says he belongs in jail not State House
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Sarai has launched a scathing attack on former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, telling the opposition presidential hopeful that he should be answering for his record in government rather than seeking the presidency. Sarai spoke on Monday during a UDA consultative meeting with Kisauni village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders, as […]