MOMBASA Top Stories

Targeting China, the U.S. brings its New Cold War to Africa
Vice President Harris with African leaders at the 2022 US-Africa Summit Working dinner
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2023-01-05, People's World
The United States government held the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in mid-December, prompted in large part by its fears about Chinese and Russian influence on the African...
Kenya’s President Ruto reverses ex-president Kenyatta’s orders on first day in office
Kenya's new president William Ruto arrives to be sworn in to office at a ceremony held at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
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2022-09-14, Joy Online
In his first day in office, Kenya’s PresidentWilliam Ruto gave orders to reverse some of the policies of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. President...
Kenya Inaugurates New Shipyard and New Ferry for Lake Victoria
KENYA, Mombasa: Photograph taken by the Kenyan Ministry MEAACT shows a general view of Mombasa Port
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2022-08-06, The Maritime Executive
Kenya’s ambitions of becoming a regional shipbuilding and repair hub have received a major boost following the floatation of the first ship to be assembled locally...
Ruto: Parliamentarians must Engage for Delivery of their Mandate2023-01-30
APO: Members of Parliament must routinely engage for effective discharge of their mandate. PresidentWilliam Ruto said through debating, consulting and negotiating, the leaders can agree on how to move Kenya forward. He regretted that picketing, heckling and...
President Ruto to Open Africa Prosecutors' Association Conference in Mombasa2023-01-30
All Africa: Mombasa -- PresidentWilliam Ruto is Monday expected to officially open the 16thAnnual General Meeting and Africa Prosecutors' Association (APA) Conference at Sarova WhitesandsHotel in Mombasa. ......
We will Promote Environment for Revival of Prosecutorial Zeal — Ruto2023-01-30
APO: PresidentWilliam Ruto has said it is possible for Africa to have in place a mechanism that will detect and deter crimes. He said technology has furthered terrorism, violent crimes and illicit trafficking of arms, which threaten the...
Logistics giant ESLSE attains success mid budget year despite global bumps2023-01-30
Capital Ethiopia: The landscape of containerization operations which the country is keen on expanding for export commodities reels in great performance in the first half of the budget year. The role of the logistics giant, Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise...
China's economic diplomacy pursues mutual benefit, win-win results2023-01-30
People Daily: China is the world's second-largest economy, largest trader in goods and top recipient of foreign investment. The Chinese economy is deeply integrated with the global economy, and the country's economic diplomacy has become an important part of major-country...
TradeMark Africa Launches in West Africa2023-01-30
APO: TradeMark East Africa, one of the world’s leading Aid for Trade organisation, has today rebranded to TradeMark Africa (TMA) (www.TradeMarkAfrica.com) and simultaneously officially launched its West Africa operations. Founded in 2010 in Kenya, today marks...
Press Release - Acquisition of 49 Percent of the Issued Share Capital of Mayfair CIB Bank Ltd by Commercial International Bank Egypt (Central Bank of Kenya)2023-01-30
Public Technologies: ) PRESS RELEASE ACQUISITION OF 49 PERCENT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF MAYFAIR CIBBANK LIMITED BY COMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL BANK (EGYPT) S.A.E. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announces the acquisition of 49 percent of the shareholding of Mayfair CIB Bank...
Port of Mombasa Explores Using Solar Power for Cold-Ironing2023-01-30
The Maritime Executive: The Port of Mombasa is investigating the feasibility of using renewable- energy for its planned shore power operations. The energy and marine consultant ABL group has already examined two possible brownfield sites for installation of a solar photovoltaic plant...
Storm Cheneso picks up in Madagascar, more flooding to come2023-01-28
Delta Democrat-Times: MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A severe tropical storm which devastated parts of Madagascar this week is set to continue to wreak havoc on the country as it strengthens over the weekend, the United Nations regional weather monitoring service said. The storm has killed...
Snow leads to massive pileup in Wisconsin, dozens injured2023-01-28
The Associated Press: MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A severe tropical storm which devastated parts of Madagascar this week is set to continue to wreak havoc on the country as it strengthens over the weekend, the United Nations regional weather monitoring service said. The storm has killed...