The Governor said the restriction was also aimed at preventing construction materials from being left in places where they could interfere with roads and drainage as rainfall increases.
By Bradley BosireThe committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, made the call during an inspection of digital hubs in Kilifi and Likoni constituencies on August 29, 2026.
By Samuel OtienoThe first dedicated cancer centre of its kind within a public hospital, the facility is expected to help meet the growing demand for oncology services by providing specialised clinical care and therapy to support patients’ recovery.
By Samuel OtienoThe ODPP explained that the evidence presented during the trial established the connection between the suspects and the robbery, including the recovery of the stolen firearm and ammunition
By Chrispho OwuorIn Homa Bay County, detectives from the DCI Anti-Narcotics Unit, working jointly with officers from Oyugis Police Station, arrested Carren Adhiambo Akoth, who had been on the run after detectives recovered 91.94 kilograms of cannabis worth approximately Sh2.76 million from her residence in Oyugis on June 14
By Chrispho OwuorThe backlog comes after the government waived application fees in May 2025, leading to a surge in new registrations. Huduma Kenya says the waiver attracted about 1.7 million applications for national identity cards across the country.
By David AbonyoKPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the project was developed after the 2018 TradeMark Africa Traffic Management Study identified the Back of Port Road corridor as one of the biggest traffic bottlenecks at the port and recommended the construction of a grade-separated transport system.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe growing competition was evident over the weekend in Likoni, Mombasa County, where supporters of Likoni MP Mishi Mboko and nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi clashed during separate political engagements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAppearing before the committee on Wednesday, PS Njagi was put to task over the implementation of ongoing projects, with legislators demanding explanations for ballooning costs, project delays and the safeguards in place to protect taxpayers' money.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iUnder the plan, day secondary school learners would pay Sh7,675 per year. These learners are currently under the Free Day Secondary Education programme, but principals say the funding has steadily declined while operational costs continue to rise
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Nassir said the debate on substance abuse should move beyond politics and acknowledge its wider social roots, warning against generalisations about affected regions.
By David AbonyoThe National Assembly Speaker said Kenya’s interests must always take precedence over individual ambitions, stressing that leadership should be exercised with humility and a commitment to nation-building.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday, Ruto said the global community had reached a critical moment in the fight to safeguard marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.
By Bradley BosireThe county government has launched an assessment exercise to determine whether the programme is helping families lower education costs as initially promised.
By Bradley BosireAt the centre of the findings is a Sh1.67 billion loan from the National Treasury that KMC has not recorded in its books, despite earlier instructions following a verification process.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGovernor Abdullswamad Sharrif Nassir directed that the exercise take effect immediately, covering all public and private learning institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and vocational training centres across the county.
By David AbonyoThe President also addressed the long-running challenge of squatters and absentee landlords, saying it remains one of the most complex land issues in the region.
By Chrispho OwuorDInvestigators said a search inside the house led to the recovery of large amounts of narcotics believed to have been prepared for distribution within Mombasa and other areas.
By David AbonyoAccording to the Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, recent disease outbreaks and global pandemics had exposed vulnerabilities that require sustained and deliberate action.
By Bradley BosireIn remarks to party leaders, he emphasised discipline, voter mobilisation and structured decision-making, while warning against internal divisions and premature political endorsements within the party.
By Chrispho OwuorThe planting exercise took place in Tudor Creek, a key coastal ecosystem where mangroves are vital for protecting shorelines, supporting marine life and storing carbon. These forests act as natural barriers against erosion and storms, yet they remain under threat from human activity and climate change.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya Forest Service (KFS) says its ongoing mangrove restoration at Mirarani in Tudor, Mombasa, is guided by assessments of hydrology, salinity and elevation, using national guidelines to support long-term ecosystem recovery.
By Chrispho OwuorHe questioned the authenticity of borrowers linked to the accounts, raising concerns about possible infiltration of the system by fraudulent identities.
By Bradley BosireMore than 100 households were affected and people displaced in Mombasa and Kwale County after heavy rains and strong winds. Flooding also left parts of health services inaccessible as responders search for a missing boda boda rider.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on April 7, 2026, Ali claimed that the billboards were pulled down on the night of April 6, 2026, in areas including Buxton, Ferry and Kibarani, raising concerns over what he termed as deliberate interference.
By Samuel OtienoPresiding over the launch, Erastus Ethekon highlighted a worrying gap in voter registration across Kenya.
By Bradley BosireCounty officials said the action is a precaution following an alert from the Kenya Meteorological Department, which warned of intense rainfall likely to affect many parts of the country.
By Bradley BosireTraders are to move to a temporary open-air site along Majengo Road as the county promises improved facilities within 12 months.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on February 22, 2026, the county said the decision was reached following a special sitting of the hospital’s board to deliberate on concerns relating to the conduct and performance of the CEO.
By Samuel OtienoKenya’s national government and Mombasa County will restart work on the stalled Mombasa Municipal Stadium, with KDF overseeing completion in 12 months, aiming to boost AFCON readiness and coastal sports tourism.
By Wainaina Mark