Activists backing election date change cite education disruption
Mombasa,KENYA:A section of activists in Mombasa backing a bill by Kimilili MP Chris Wamalwa seeking to have elections date changed from August to December have cited education disruption as their reason for backing the change. Lead by Jackline Polo-Kawere a senior legal counsel of FIDA in Mombasa, the activists argue that an August election could […]
Nine dead as thousands left homeless by floods at the Coast
Mombasa, KENYA: Nine people have been reported dead in the Coast region ever since floods started to wreak havoc in the coastal counties. Among the nine, seven are from Tana River County which is the most affected county in the coast, and two are from Kilifi County; the second affected county. Speaking on Tuesday during […]
Fund created to encourage women vie for elective seats
Mombasa, KENYA: As the world marks International Women’s day, Kenya Women Holdings {KWH}, has decided to work with women who aspire to vie for elective sits in the next elections. KWH CEO Dr. Jennifer Riria, says most women are left out in elective posts during elections because of lack of funds. The special fund named […]
Mombasa among counties marking International Condom Day
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa County is one of seven counties selected to mark the International Condom Day that is marked on 13th February ahead of Valentine’s day. Hundreds of people are expected to get tested for HIV in the county. AIDS Healthcare Foundation -AHF in collaboration with other health stakeholders in the county like National Aids […]
Media urged to make devolution work by using influence
Mombasa, KENYA: Devolution experts from the Coastal region are warning of a little or no tangible benefits of devolution will be witnessed in the second phase of county governments, if the witnessed wrangles in the first phase in some coastal counties will not come to an end. Speaking during a two days media devolution workshop […]
Nasa supporters clash over allowances after Raila ‘oath’
Mombasa,KENYA: A group of Nasa supporters from Mombasa who attended the controversial swearing in of opposition leader Raila Odinga, almost exchanged blows over payment of “Transport and other allowances”. The scuffle occurred outside the Mombasa county Assembly buildings on Wednesday afternoon. This was after some of the members accused others of demanding to be paid yet they did […]
Mombasa County Assembly to resume sittings early next month
Mombasa, KENYA: The Mombasa County Assembly is expected to resume its sittings early next month after a long break. Several motions are expected to be tabled when it resumes, among them is the one proposed by nominated MCA Fatma Swaleh that if passed, will ban the sale of ‘miraa’ and ‘muguka’ in Mombasa and only […]
Mombasa county passes motion to form people’s assembly
Mombasa,KENYA: The Mombasa County Assembly has passed a motion to establish a people’s assembly. The motion moved by majority leader Hamisi Mwidani, was passed unanimously on Wednesday. The mover of motion Mtongwe ward MCA Mr Mwidani said the motion seeks to bring power back to the people. “Mr. Speaker for a long time we as […]
Tudor residents benefit from free medical camp
Mombasa,KENYA:Hundreds of Tudor area residents in Mombasa have benefited from a free medical camp offered by Tudor Health Care On Friday. Doctors and nurses from the hospital offered free screening for chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and HIV Aids. Sharon Okello who is a nurse and also corporate, social responsibility facilitator in the hospital, said […]
16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign marked in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: The county government of Mombasa under the Department of Gender, Sports and Cultural Affairs has pledged to empower women as a way of fighting gender-based violence. Speaking in a function marking 16 days of activism, county executive for Gender, Sports and Cultural affairs Kevin Munywoki Kyalo, said the county is committed to empowering […]