We are open to investors- Trade CECM Mohamed Osman assures investors
MOMBASA: The County Government of Mombasa has reiterated its commitment to promoting and supporting business within the county. Speaking in Nyali during the opening of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB Bank) Kenya Branch, Mombasa County Executive Committee Member in charge of Trade and Tourism, Mohamed Osman, said the county government has implemented measures to ensure business […]
Register as voters to participate in 2027 elections- youth urged
The youth have been urged to register as voters before the 2027 election. Speaking in Mombasa, Justice Direction Party of Kenya (JDP) Leader Dr. Shedrack Okindo advised the youth to register as voters to ensure they have a say in the next general election. He also noted that the move will also allow them to […]
Clergy call for united approach against criminal gangs in Likoni
Religious leaders in Likoni sub-county, Mombasa County, have called for an urgent and coordinated approach in a bid to address the resurgence of criminal gangs in the area. Speaking in Mtongwe, Fr. Henry Ndune of the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Mtongwe, decried that boys as young as 13 years old are involved in […]
Senator Mungatana calls for improvement in ECDE in Tana River
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana is urging the county government to improve early childhood education across the region. Mungatana said strengthening the sector will ensure young learners receive the proper foundation for their education. “Early childhood education is still facing a lot of challenges in this county,” the senator said. He noted that the challenges […]
New Lamu County water project to address scarcity in Bargoni and Mswakini
Bargoni and Mswakini residents in Lamu county have every reason to smile after the county government launched a water project there. The Department of Water and Energy is spearheading the project. Water and Energy County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Tashrifa Mohamed said the project seeks to address the water scarcity in the area. “This project […]
Enhance transparency and accountability – Kilifi SACCOs urged
Kilifi County Deputy Director of Cooperatives Mary Mukare has urged SACCOS in the region to maintain good governance and ensure transparency in their processes. Mukare also urged the SACCO’s to invest in innovative products and services that meet the changing needs of its members. Mukare was speaking in Kilifi county during the Annual General Meeting […]
Mombasa lobby group condemns house demolitions by Kenya Railways
Haki Yetu Organisation , a lobby group in the Coast region, has condemned demolitions by Kenya Railways in Mombasa county that they claim started over the weekend. The organisation said over 700 families have been rendered homeless in Kibarani, Darajani Kwa Punda, Bogo bogo, and Miritini. In a press statement, circulated in media houses, the […]
Mombasa Archbishop Kivuva calls for political tolerance
Mombasa Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva has called on for political tolerance in the country. Kivuva said this during his Good Friday message to the Catholic faithful. He also urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads to avoid the occurrence of road accidents. Kivuva added that the economic situation is unsatisfactory for the public calling […]
Activists urge gov’t to address unemployment to tackle insecurity in Mombasa
A section of activists in Mombasa County is calling on the government to create more employment opportunities as a way to curb the rising cases of insecurity in the Coast region. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Wednesday, the human rights defenders emphasized that job creation is key to keeping youth away from criminal […]
Joho calls for compensation for Kokotoni residents in Rabai
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has directed mining companies operating in Kokotoni village, Rabai Sub-County of Kilifi County, to compensate residents whose homes have been damaged by quarry blasting activities. The directive comes after concerns were raised by area Member of Parliament Kenga Mupe and residents about environmental hazards, including tremors […]