Mvita MP Mohamed Machele orders closure of low-standard private schools
Mvita Member of Parliament Mohamed Soud Machele has announced strict measures against private schools operating below approved education standards within the constituency, warning that such institutions will be closed from next year. The legislator said his position has been misunderstood, clarifying that he does not oppose private education but is focused on protecting children from […]
Mogo trains Malindi women on responsible borrowing ahead of festive season
Asset financing company, Mogo, has launched a financial literacy programme in Malindi, Kilifi County, aimed at promoting responsible borrowing among women ahead of the festive season. The initiative is designed to equip women with practical skills on healthy borrowing, understanding loan terms, and managing debt effectively to avoid financial distress during the holiday period. The […]
KEBS calls for integrated systems to boost performance and accountability
MOMBASA: The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has challenged public and private institutions to move beyond isolated quality certifications and adopt integrated management systems as a strategy for driving performance, trust, and national competitiveness. Speaking during the 6th Annual Management Representatives and Auditors Conference in Mombasa, KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari said excellence in modern […]
ANAW equips Msambweni communities with turtle conservation tools
Turtle ambassadors in Msambweni have been equipped with specialised tools to strengthen protection efforts for endangered sea turtles along Kenya’s South Coast. The equipment was distributed by the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) during a community training programme bringing together Beach Management Units (BMUs), fishermen and conservation volunteers. ANAW’s Isaac Maina said the tools […]
Mombasa pushes Open Sky Policy as Sapphire Hotel leads CBD tourism revival
Mombasa County has renewed calls for the full implementation of the Open Sky Policy, saying it will be key to unlocking direct international flights into the coastal city and driving Kenya toward its target of three million tourists annually. The appeal was made during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at the Sapphire Hotel in […]
U.S. Embassy affirms commitment to youth enterprise during Swahilipot visit
The United States Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns on Wednesday toured Swahilipot Hub in Mombasa, where she lauded Kenyan youth innovation and reaffirmed the United States’ support for entrepreneurship along the Coast through programmes backed by the U.S. Embassy. Speaking during her first official visit to Mombasa since assuming office in late August, Burns said Swahilipot […]
AI and Accounting: ACCA outlines opportunities and ethical risks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the accounting profession, but human ethics and professional judgment will remain central as the technology becomes more widely adopted, leaders of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) said on Wednesday at the ACCA Africa Members Convention 2025 in Mombasa. Addressing journalists on the sidelines of the convention, […]
Coca-Cola, Kenya Airways spread holiday joy with in-flight surprises
Travellers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) received an early dose of Christmas cheer on Tuesday after Coca-Cola, in partnership with Kenya Airways, surprised passengers with festive gift hampers at the terminal and mid-air during the Nairobi–Mombasa flight. Passengers heading to Mombasa were welcomed with Christmas-themed hampers, brightening the busy airport with colour and excitement. […]
Mombasa orders all tuk-tuk operators to join SACCOs by January 1
MOMBASA — The Mombasa County Government has ordered all tuk-tuk operators to register with registered SACCOs by January 1, after which enforcement will begin against non-compliant operators. Transport, Infrastructure and Governance CEC Dan Manyala said the directive was part of a broader effort to promote safety, accountability and order in the public transport sector. “Mombasa […]
New SACCO framework to transform tuk-tuk transport in Mombasa
MOMBASA — The Mombasa County Government has officially launched a cooperative framework for tuk-tuk operators, formalising the three-wheeler transport sector through registered Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). The launch brought together county government officials, national government representatives, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), traffic police, insurers and industry leaders in what officials described […]