Can Irrigation Feed a Nation? Inside Kenya’s renewed push at Galana/Kulalu
TANA RIVER, Kenya—Dec 20, 2025-Under the relentless heat of Tana River County, a vast stretch of land once dismissed as too dry for farming is again at the center of Kenya’s food security ambitions. At Galana/Kulalu, green shoots now break through the arid soil – a quiet but powerful signal of what large-scale irrigation could […]
Youth launch oversight project to promote accountable governance
MOMBASA, Kenya, Dec 20, 2025- Youth from the International Republican Institute (IRI) Mombasa branch have launched a special project to monitor development initiatives undertaken by the Mombasa County Government. Speaking during the launch event, youth leaders Hassan Mbangwe Athumani and Mbotto Hassan said the initiative aims to work closely with the Mombasa County Assembly to […]
Watamu residents oppose affordable housing, cites environmental threats
WATAMU, Kenya, Dec 20, 2025- Residents, investors, and environmental activists in Watamu, Kilifi county have strongly opposed the site earmarked by the government for an affordable housing project. Led by Justin Kitsao, the group argued that the proposed location is a natural forest reserve and one of the few areas that enhance the scenic appeal […]
20 nations to compete in Mombasa Tong IL Moo Do championships
MOMBASA, Kenya- Dec’ 20, 2025-About 20 nations are set to participate in the 12th edition of the Tong IL Moo Do Martial Arts International Championships in Mombasa, as the sport’s leadership intensifies efforts to secure inclusion in the Olympic Games. Speaking during preparations at the Aga Khan Hall in Mvita Sub-County, the Tong IL Moo […]
Two Mombasa CECM finally sworn in
MOMBASA, Kenya, Dec 19, 2025- The two remaining members of the Mombasa County Executive Committee were sworn in Friday morning, completing the governor’s cabinet after weeks of pressure from activists to finalize the appointments. The ceremony followed a special sitting of the County Assembly held on Thursday, December 18, where the assembly considered and approved […]