In what has been described as the most defining political duel ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Mt Kenya region witnessed a dramatic clash of influence between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki during the Mbeere North by election. The by elections held in Mbeere North and Malava constituencies…
On November 25, 2000, the United Nations climate summit in the Netherlands collapsed, due to disagreements over implementing the Kyoto Protocol and achieving a 5 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2010. Sharp divisions emerged between the United States, the European Union, and developing nations among the 180 countries represented, exposing…
Through the late 1980s and into the 1990s, Mombasa’s streets produced a unique criminal culture shaped by unemployment, the port’s restless economy, and the crowded estates of Majengo, Kisauni, Likoni, and Mishomoroni. Out of these neighbourhoods came names that the city whispered with a mixture of fear and familiarity—Rasta, Kichungi, and Panya. They were not…
The Mombasa County Gender Sector Working Group (MCGSWG), together with Search for Common Ground (SCG), has rolled out a series of activities ahead of the 16 days of activism celebrations. The Mombasa County Gender Secter Working Group, whose mandate is guided by the Sexual and Gender-Based violence working Group (SGBV-WG) guidelines of 2017, was formed…
Since 2002, Kenya has maintained a striking political trend no ruling party in its first term has ever returned to a general election under the same party ticket. The country’s political landscape has been shaped by shifting alliances, collapsing coalitions and strategic party reinventions, a cycle that has repeated itself for more than two decades….
The inaugural Sisi Ni Dola Cup 2025 came to a thrilling conclusion at the Mombasa Sports Grounds, as Fayaz FC clinched the championship title in dramatic fashion, edging out Fetuwe FC 1–0 in a pulsating final on Sunday evening. The lone goal came in the 81st minute, courtesy of Hamid Mohamed, who capped off an…
Kenya’s Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines that will see all public senior boarding schools charge a standard annual fee of Sh53,554 beginning in 2025. The new directive aims to promote fairness, transparency and accountability in the management of school finances while easing the financial burden on parents and guardians across the country. According…
The stage is set for vibrant political contests across the country as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially clears 56 candidates to participate in the November 27 by-elections. The announcement, published in the Kenya Gazette and signed by IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon, features a diverse mix of experienced politicians, party loyalists, and independent…
Mbosso, whose real name is Mbwana Yusuph Kilungi, is a prominent Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist renowned for his soulful vocals, percussive guitar playing, and emotive storytelling lyrics. Mbosso began his music career in 2013 as “Maromboso,” a member of the popularYamoto Band. The group quickly rose to fame, even being named the best band of…
The Heinrich Böll Foundation, in partnership with USIKIMYE and Creatives Garage, organized an awareness-raising event on femicide and gender-based violence in Mombasa County. The event, dubbed MASKAN Mombasa Edition, is a continuation of the art exhibitions that have already taken place in Nairobi, Kisumu and Nakuru. Through the creative platform, participants had the opportunity to…
