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Author: Farhiya Hussein

Mombasa residents call for more rehabilitation centres, hospitals for children with special needs May 16, 2024

Residents highlighted the urgent need for more rehabilitation centres to address the rising cases of drug and substance abuse in Mombasa County.

The Watta community: From lords of the forest to desperate struggle for survival May 16, 2024

They understood the language of the wild animals, birds, and even the attitudes of trees well enough to predict weather changes and calamities.

Mombasa and Embu counties agree to regulate sale of muguka and miraa to minors May 15, 2024

Governor Mbarire urged traders to collaborate with the county government, especially the selected compliance officials, to ensure compliance.

Kilifi man gets 50 years in jail for sexually assaulting his nephew May 15, 2024

Malindi Senior Principal Magistrate Olga Onalo sentenced Said Kashuru Baya on Wednesday after finding him guilty of the offence of incest.

Mombasa man seeks justice after inspectorate officers allegedly cut off his 2 fingers May 15, 2024

Mombasa County government has since launched an investigation into the matter, according to Public Service CECM Kenneth Ambani, who spoke to The Eastl...

KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services May 15, 2024

This initiative follows a session where refugees voiced significant concerns about their rights and access to services such as banking services, M-Pes...

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime May 14, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured perso...

Mother, three children rescued from house fire in Mombasa May 14, 2024

In another devastating blaze, two warehouses in the Kingorani area of Mombasa were engulfed in flames, destroying electronic equipment and restaurant...

State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports May 14, 2024

This is part of reforms to combat mineral smuggling through the region's busiest port.

Traders protest in demand for reforms at Mombasa's Kongowea Market May 13, 2024

The traders' primary grievance is centred on a Sh2,000 penalty imposed on those who operate outside the designated market space.

Mombasa youth create employment and earn income from recycling plastics May 13, 2024

The youths under the Mombasa Plastics Prize Incubators (MPP) have made remarkable strides by recycling over 20 tonnes of waste.

Flooded Lamu-Garsen Road closed as residents demand urgent repairs May 13, 2024

The disruption has left hundreds of travelers stranded, highlighting the critical need for immediate repairs to restore connectivity.

400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding May 12, 2024

The initiative aims to tackle the increasing demand for digital literacy in schools and will involve the training of at least five teachers per school...

Fears over learners' safety ahead of schools reopening as River Tana breaches banks May 12, 2024

Tana River County Commissioner David Koskei however notes that children from schools affected by the floods will be hosted by neighbouring schools, wh...

Kilifi County cracks down on underage boda boda riders May 12, 2024

The move comes amidst growing worries over youths engaging in boda boda activities, especially during weekends, posing significant safety risks to the...

Mombasa County bans sale of miraa, muguka near schools May 12, 2024

The governor directed the Department of Education to collaborate to identify all public and private schools, including primary and ECDE schools, to en...

Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions May 09, 2024

Applicants were cautioned about engaging in fraudulent activities, including canvassing and graft. 

Mombasa County Assembly approves motion to address illegal sewer lines, tackle pollution May 09, 2024

In the Tudor area, residents are worried about the continuous discharge of untreated sewage from nearby residences into the sea through underground ra...

County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC May 08, 2024

KMTC pledged to introduce additional courses like Nursing, Clinical Medicine and Orthopaedics/Trauma Courses thereby diversifying healthcare training...

Taita Taveta County calls for arrest of boda boda rider killers May 08, 2024

Mwachongo was killed by unknown assailants in Voi, Makongeni area. The attackers later escaped with his motorcycle.

Environmental experts in Kilifi warn against recycling plastics May 07, 2024

People warned against burning plastic waste in their residential areas as it leads to the release of dangerous fumes into the air that is not safe for...

Courageous young girls in Tana River winning the war against FGM May 07, 2024

Through soccer, Hawaa is inspiring many girls to reject FGM and take pride in remaining the way they were born, a campaign that has so far saved over...

Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected May 06, 2024

Members described the launch as a significant milestone, providing a formal platform to address collective interests and concerns.

LAPSSET: Lamu governor pushes for quicker compensation of fishermen May 06, 2024

Following a six-year delay, the fishermen will now begin receiving their compensation, but the governor noted that more than 200 of them had yet to si...

Fear grips locals as River Tana waters spill into homes in Galole May 06, 2024

Gitonga's house is almost entirely submerged in water, forcing him to move his family to a tent as he contemplates where next to move.

Delays in resuming Mtongwe ferry services leave residents suffering May 02, 2024

Traders asay that their businesses have been struggling since the suspension of services in 2019 to pave the way for repairs.

Mombasa County Assembly adopts HR report to enhance service delivery May 01, 2024

The report further highlighted systemic failures in communication channels within county departments, exacerbating operational inefficiencies and fost...

Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity May 01, 2024

The farmers expressed gratitude for the programme, emphasising its importance in ensuring that crops are planted at the right time in the area.

Kilifi residents criticise NLC for slow response to historical land injustices Apr 30, 2024

They are concerned that genuine occupants are losing ancestral land due to opaque lease transactions.

Tana River, Isiolo leaders urge immediate action over flood crisis Apr 30, 2024

Senator Danson Mungatana, Women Representative Amina Dika and Bura MP Yakub Adow, reiterated the need for immediate action from both the national and...