Mombasa launches new road safety campaign to curb festive-season crashes
Mombasa County has rolled out a month-long speeding enforcement and public sensitisation campaign amid new data showing that speeding is one of the leading contributors to road crashes in the county. The launch comes as the county records 222 road deaths between 2019 and 2024. The campaign, “Slow Down or Face the Consequences,” is being […]
Bandari fight back to hold Gor Mahia in Mbaraki premier league clash
Bandari FC held Gor Mahia to a 1–1 draw in a tense Kenyan Premier League match at the Mbaraki Sports Ground on Thursday, a result that ended Gor’s two-match losing streak and offered Bandari some stability as they adjust to recent changes in the technical bench. Gor Mahia opened the scoring in the 30th minute […]
Bandari FC part ways with Coach Borji after one win in eight matches
Bandari Football Club has sacked head coach Mohamed Borji just two months after hiring him, following a poor run of results that has left the coastal side struggling in the Kenya Premier League. Borji, who was appointed at the start of the 2025 season, oversaw eight matches in charge, winning only one, drawing five and […]
Bandari FC targets crucial win over Gor Mahia as Siwa takes charge
Bandari FC interim head coach Razak Siwa says the team is in high spirits ahead of Friday’s FKF Premier League clash against Gor Mahia at Mbaraki Stadium. Siwa, who takes charge of the Dockers for the first time as head coach following technical bench changes this week, said the squad is “fresh” and motivated to […]
EmpowerHer Initiative boosts women’s employability in Mombasa’s tourism sector
BrighterMonday Kenya, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through the Gen-Kazi Program under the EmpowerHer Initiative, on Wednesday launched the Mombasa Career Clinic & Entrepreneurship Summit, a county-driven effort aimed at improving employability and business skills among young women aged 18 to 35. The initiative places strong emphasis on opportunities within the blue economy and […]
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 […]