African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mombasa, Kenya –Â Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the long-standing sea-time gap that has delayed the completion of studies for seafaring cadets in Kenya. For years, students pursuing Marine Engineering and Nautical Science have faced challenges in meeting the mandatory 12 months of sea-time required for certification, largely due to the […]
Mombasa, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding along Kenya’s Coast, where youth and women entrepreneurs are leveraging innovation and digital skills to reshape the region’s economic future. At the centre of this shift is Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa, an entrepreneurship hub that has emerged as a key launchpad for coastal […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – Kenya’s cruise tourism sector is staging a strong comeback as the country intensifies efforts to attract five million international visitors by 2027, with the Port of Mombasa recording a notable surge in cruise ship arrivals at the start of the season. On Tuesday, more than 600 tourists and over 400 crew members arrived […]
A Mombasa court has ordered the detention of investigative journalist Peter Mwita Maseke for five days to allow police to complete investigations into the publication of an article linking a local legislator to criminal gangs operating in Kisauni. Chief Magistrate Dominica Nyambu on Thursday directed that Maseke be held at the Central Police Station as […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of journalist Peter Mwita Maseke, warning that the move poses a serious threat to press freedom and constitutional rights. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council called for Mwita, a journalist with Alshifaa Media Group based in […]
Mombasa, Kenya — Kenya’s Tong-Il Moo-Do national team, Jasiri, successfully defended its overall title at the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Championship, reaffirming the country’s dominance in the martial art on the global stage. The championship, which attracted over 600 athletes, brought together a strong international field from Thailand, India, Zambia, […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – Parents have been urged to exercise financial discipline during the Christmas and New Year festivities to avoid economic strain when schools reopen in January after the two-month holiday break. Jomvu Member of Parliament Badi Twalib issued the appeal on Sunday while speaking during the annual Jomvu Boat Racing competition, an event graced […]
The Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championships 2025 officially kicked off on Friday at the Aga Khan Hall, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing discipline and positioning Kenya as a key hub for international martial arts competition. Speaking after the opening ceremony, Kenya Tong-IL Moo-Do President Clarence Mwakio said the successful staging […]
MOMBASA,Kenya (Prime Africa News) –Â The County Government of Mombasa has launched a major youth empowerment initiative aimed at equipping young people with practical skills and certification to enhance their employability. Dubbed TUJIAJIRI, the programme will benefit more than 700 youths across the county in its first phase, offering training in various market-driven skills. The initiative […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Bandari FC has once again taken centre stage in Kenya’s football discourse after Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Captain William Ruto dissolved the club’s entire management board in a dramatic intervention triggered by a disastrous run of results. The December 9 decision marks one of the most far-reaching governance shake-ups ever […]
