African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mombasa, Kenya – The Westerwelle Startup Haus in Mombasa County is celebrating a major milestone in its efforts to transform youth perspectives on entrepreneurship and digital technology, helping young people grow sustainable businesses and strong brands. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking in Mombasa, the Country Director, Mercy Mkulu, said the hub successfully implemented five key programmes last year, […]
The standoff over the Little Theatre Club land in Mombasa is far from resolved, despite claims by the government that an agreement has already been reached between Mombasa creatives and Kenya Railways. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking on the matter, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Transport, Mohamed Daghar, said a nine-member taskforce formed last week […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Archbishop of Mombasa, Most Rev. Martin Kivuva, has warmly welcomed the appointment of Bishop Dominic Kimengich as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mombasa by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. [spacer height=”20px”] The appointment, officially announced on 28 January 2026, marks a significant pastoral transition for one of Kenya’s metropolitan […]
Summary The ODPC has received 9,061 complaints, with 357 cases heard and determined and 134 enforcement notices issued. The Commission has also issued 184 compensation orders, resolved 84 cases through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and imposed 20 penalty notices to ensure compliance. Kassait noted that many complaints involve school-going children, terming this a major concern. […]
Mombasa, Kenya – 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. [spacer height=”20px”] 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 […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] At the centre of this shift is Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa, an entrepreneurship hub that has emerged as a key launchpad […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] On Tuesday, more than 600 tourists and over 400 crew […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Chief Magistrate Dominica Nyambu on Thursday directed that Maseke be held at the Central Police […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council called for Mwita, a journalist with Alshifaa Media Group […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The championship, which attracted over 600 athletes, brought together a strong international field from Thailand, […]
