Topic: Mombasa
Over 7,000 cars stuck at Mombasa port as number plate shortage paralyses sales
May 09, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A crippling shortage of number plates has locked up more than 7,000 vehicles at the Port of Mombasa and container freight stations, leaving Kenya’s car importers and dealers batt...
Kirinyaga unveils 600-ton wheat mill as it pushes to become agro-industrial hub
May 07, 2025 at 01:59 PM
Kirinyaga County, with a Gross County Product of Sh161 billion and a population of 674,000, is aiming to become a leading agro-industrial hub, Governor Anne Waiguru announced on Tu...
Sh1.6 billion spent but no single Kenyan resettled, Auditor General's report reveals
May 05, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's latest audit report reveals that Kenya’s Land Settlement Fund spent a stattering Sh1.6 billion with no Kenyans resettled....
Why KQ flights were diverted from JKIA
Apr 17, 2025 at 01:29 PM
Several Kenya Airways flights were rerouted to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro on Thursday morning after fog disrupted operations at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA),...
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms expected across Kenya over five-day stretch
Apr 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A five-day weather outlook issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of widespread rainfall and isolated thunderstorms across multiple regions of the country from Th...
Mombasa developer loses Sh350 million as controlled demolition leaves damages
Apr 10, 2025 at 01:07 AM
A developer behind a condemned 11-storey building in Mombasa claims to have lost up to Sh350 million following the demolition by explosives of a building during a military-led exer...
Kenya to ease visa rules for cruise tourists as Mombasa eyes tourism boom
Feb 25, 2025 at 03:35 PM
Kenya is setting its sights on expanding cruise tourism by streamlining entry procedures for visitors arriving at the Port of Mombasa, President William Ruto announced on Sunday....
Thika Road, Southern Bypass among roads set for tolling in new Govt policy
Feb 21, 2025 at 08:14 PM
Kenyan motorists may soon be required to pay toll fees on key highways as the government moves to implement a new road tolling policy to fund road construction and maintenance....
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NBA Africa, Safaricom unveil programme to promote youth basketball in Kenya
Feb 19, 2025 at 04:18 PM
A major boost for youth basketball in Kenya is underway as NBA Africa and Safaricom roll out the M-Pesa Jr. NBA program, a new initiative set to provide basketball training and fin...
Kenya Railways to unveil link train to boost Mombasa CBD connectivity
Feb 06, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Passengers travelling on the Madaraka Express Passenger Service to and from Mombasa will soon enjoy seamless access to the city centre following Kenya Railways Corporation’s plan...
Govt loses Sh144 million in a month as SGR passenger numbers take a plunge
Jan 20, 2025 at 02:25 PM
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), once hailed as a game-changer in Kenya’s transport sector has hit a rough patch, with passenger numbers plummeting between August and September ...
Drive unveiled to link Jua Kali artisans with the Affordable Housing Program
Jan 17, 2025 at 06:04 PM
Kenya’s Jua Kali artisans are being handed the keys to unlock new opportunities in the government’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), thanks to the launch of 'Chanuka, Jipange ...
Ditching China? Kenya now explores UAE option for SGR line extension to Uganda
Jan 16, 2025 at 09:12 AM
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to secure financing for the completion of the regional railway project that wi...
Mombasa port solidifies regional trade hub status with record cargo volumes
Jan 10, 2025 at 05:06 PM
The Port of Mombasa recorded a milestone in 2024, handling 41.1 million tonnes of cargo, a 14.2 per cent increase from the 35.98 million tonnes managed in 2023....
Convention pushes for a greater role by engineers in Kenya's economic growth
Oct 30, 2024 at 08:43 PM
Mombasa transformed into a vibrant hub of innovation as the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) launched its 31st International Convention at the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resor...
KRA dismisses claims of Sh64 billion tax loss as palm oil import probe deepens
Oct 23, 2024 at 03:44 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has categorically dismissed allegations of losing Sh64 billion in tax revenue due to palm oil shipment misdeclaration at the Port of Mombasa....
Absa Bank connects SMEs with available opportunities to scale in Coast Region
Sep 25, 2024 at 06:19 PM
Entrepreneurs and other stakeholders on Wednesday got an opportunity to explore varied business prospects available for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Coast region courtesy...
Kenyans enjoy faster cargo clearance as KRA cuts processing time by two days
Sep 11, 2024 at 08:08 PM
Kenyans importing goods are now enjoying significantly faster cargo clearance times, thanks to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) which has significantly improved the efficiency of ...
Kenyans urged to claim over 400,000 uncollected national ID cards
Aug 28, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Kenyans across the country are being urged to collect their outstanding National Identity cards, as over 400,000 cards remain unclaimed at various registration offices and Huduma C...
Business optimism as Eldoret elevated to Kenya's fifth city in elaborate ceremony
Aug 15, 2024 at 09:14 PM
Eldoret has officially been elevated to city status, a significant milestone for the town as it joins the ranks of Kenya’s major urban centres....
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