Ahmed Omar
Women at the centre of new Coast peace and security initiative
MOMBASA, Kenya—A new initiative aimed at increasing women's participation in peacebuilding and security decision-making has been launched in Mombasa, targeting the coastal counties of...
Mombasa pushes major waste, Ocean protection reforms at Global Summit
MOMBASA, Kenya – Mombasa County has stepped up efforts to strengthen environmental protection and safeguard marine ecosystems as global leaders gather in the coastal...
Compensation Without Justice? Why survivors of state violence are rejecting reparations
NAIROBI, Kenya—The government's decision to establish a KSh2 billion compensation fund for victims of state violence was intended to mark a significant step towards...
End of Uncertainty? Kwa Punda residents edge closer to land ownership
MOMBASA, County—Residents of Kwa Punda in Mikindani Ward, Jomvu Constituency, have received renewed hope of securing legal ownership of the land they occupy following...
Nassir banks on development record ahead of 2027 Mombasa Governor race
MOMBASA County—Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir has expressed confidence that his administration's development record will earn him another term in office as political activity...
Opposition turns heat on Ruto over Laikipia Ebola facility
Gachagua demands media access to Laikipia Air Base, claims construction continues despite court order as government insists project is part of national disease preparedness...
Nicco Movers matatus continue operating after NTSA licence revocation
NAIROBI, Kenya—Fresh questions have emerged over the enforcement of a directive by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) after vehicles associated with Nicco...
Nation bids farewell to 16 Utumishi Girls fire victims
GILGIL, Nakuru County—Hundreds of mourners on Friday gathered at Gilgil Stadium to bid farewell to the 16 girls who lost their lives in the...
Mombasa County turns to dialogue to resolve Guu Ng’ombe land dispute
MOMBASA, County—The Mombasa County Government has initiated fresh efforts to resolve the long-standing land dispute in Guu Ng'ombe area of Mwakirunge, Kisauni Sub-County, through...
Kenya formalises village elders’ role with Sh3.9B budget allocation
NAIROBI, Kenya—For the first time in Kenya's history, village elders will receive monthly government stipends after the National Treasury allocated Sh3.9 billion in the...
