Network glitches slow down voter transfer exercise in Mombasa
MOMBASA, Kenya – Frustration is mounting among residents in Mombasa as long queues, system breakdowns, and technical hitches slow down the ongoing voter transfer and registration exercise. Dozens of residents arriving early at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) headquarters in Mombasa have expressed disappointment over delays caused by poor network connectivity and unreliable […]
Mombasa county cracks down on walkway encroachment to enhance pedestrian safety
Mombasa, Kenya – The Mombasa County Government has intensified efforts to reclaim pedestrian walkways and restore order on city roads, warning traders and developers against encroaching on public pathways. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Transport, Infrastructure and Governance, Daniel Manyala, said the government spends huge amounts of resources constructing road infrastructure designed to serve […]
Mombasa steps up road safety campaign with multi-agency collaboration
Mombasa, Kenya — The County Government of Mombasa has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing road safety through closer collaboration with key partners including Bloomberg Philanthropies, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the National Police Traffic Division, and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA). Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement on Tuesday, Daniel Manyala, Mombasa County […]
County warns motorists to comply with traffic lights as Mombasa steps up road safety campaign
Mombasa, Kenya — The Mombasa County Government has restored traffic lights at key intersections as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance road safety and reduce congestion across the city. According to Ali Sharif, the County Chief Officer for Transport and Infrastructure, the initiative, led by Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir, is meant to bring order […]
Scouts eye Coastal talent as Sisi Ni Dola Cup kicks off in Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya — High hopes are pinned on the youth of the Coast region as football scouts pitch camp at the Sisi Ni Dola Cup, a grassroots football tournament that officially kicked off in Mombasa, signaling a renewed commitment to nurturing local talent. Now in full swing, this year’s edition has drawn 20 teams, reigniting […]
Coast mother hits sh1 million jackpot in Coca-Cola campaign
The Coast region is celebrating after Miriam Wakio was announced as the latest grand prize winner in Coca-Cola’s “Funua Flava Pata Mita” promotion, taking home sh.1 million. Miriam, who was officially awarded at Coastal Bottlers in Kanamai, Mtwapa, becomes the first winner from the Coast region and the sixth national winner in the ongoing campaign, […]
SportPesa Cheza Dimba Nairobi leg set for Dandora this Saturday
The Tujiamini, Cheza Dimba Nairobi Edition kicks off this Saturday, 4th October, from 8:00 a.m. at Dandora Stadium, showcasing top grassroots football talent in a high-energy community tournament. Powered by SportPesa, the event celebrates resilience, youth talent, and community spirit. Entry is free, and fans are invited to come out, cheer, and be part of […]
Nairobi to host Africa’s first Reparations Festival this October
Nairobi is set to host the continent’s first-ever reparations festival, a landmark gathering that seeks to reclaim history, resist injustice, and repair Africa’s future. The Wakati Wetu Festival: It’s Our Time – To Resist, Repair and Reclaim will take place on October 22–23, 2025, at the Entim Sidai wellness sanctuary. The two-day event will bring […]
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon raises record sh233 million sponsorship
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has secured a record-breaking sh.233 million in sponsorship for its 22nd edition, marking a 35 percent increase from last year’s sh.173 million. The race, scheduled for October 26 at Uhuru Gardens, has already hit full registration with 30,000 runners from 92 nationalities, closing ahead of the October 10 deadline. The […]
Mawingu secures $20 million investment to expand affordable internet access across Africa
Internet service provider for rural and peri-urban markets, Mawingu, has secured a $20 million investment from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II) to accelerate its mission of expanding inclusive and sustainable internet access across underserved communities in Africa. The strategic investment, announced on Wednesday, will support Mawingu’s long-term expansion plan, which aims to positively […]