African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — Kenya’s coastal tourism industry has received a major boost following the arrival of a luxury cruise ship from the Philippines at the Port of Mombasa, carrying 630 tourists and 389 crew members on Monday morning. The vessel’s docking marks another milestone for Kenya’s growing cruise tourism market and highlights the country’s increasing […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to roll out the Peace, Empowerment and Resilience for Religious Leaders (PEARL) project, an initiative aimed at strengthening ethical leadership, social cohesion, and accountable governance in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The project comes at a pivotal moment in Kenya’s evolving […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will field candidates in all elective positions in the 2027 General Election, except for the presidency, where the party will support William Ruto for a second term. Speaking in Mombasa, Joho—who now serves as Cabinet Secretary for Mining—said ODM […]
Religious leaders drawn from the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) convened at Nyali Baptist Church in Mombasa for an interfaith Iftar dinner aimed at strengthening understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence among diverse faith communities. The gathering brought together leaders from Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and African Traditional spirituality, who used the occasion to reflect on […]
Leaders of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Women League in Mombasa County have rejected calls for political zoning ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that all political parties should be free to field their preferred candidates across the county. Speaking during the launch of the Warembo na Faya Movement at the Hursler Centre in […]
Mombasa, Kenya — A total of 5,880 young entrepreneurs from Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta counties are set to receive KSh147 million in business grants today under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, during a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto at the Jomo Kenyatta Showground, Mombasa. The beneficiaries have been selected from […]
Mombasa, Kenya –Â 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. Speaking in Mombasa, the Country Director, Mercy Mkulu, said the hub successfully implemented five key programmes last year, which have […]
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. Speaking on the matter, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Transport, Mohamed Daghar, said a nine-member taskforce formed last week to address […]
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. The appointment, officially announced on 28 January 2026, marks a significant pastoral transition for one of Kenya’s metropolitan sees and […]
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 […]
