Topic: Mombasa

Change Agent Planting mangrove trees pays off for coastal communities in Kenya

Members of the Dabaso Creek Conservation Group have planted an estimated 10 million mangrove trees. The forests, in turn, have provided for the community, bringing in birders and other tourists and becoming a habitat for crabs and fish to harvest.

Two Iranians in Kenya found guilty of bomb plots

The men were found with enough RDX explosives to bring down a building, and more could be hidden. They scoped-out British and Israeli embassies, and a synagogue.

Africa Monitor Kenyan candidate turns to court to challenge defeat in presidential election

After losing last month's election, Raila Odinga has turned to the Supreme Court to contest the vote tally. The court's ruling is likely to be as political as it is legal, writes Ken Opalo.

Frustrated by lack of protection, Kenyan churches sue government

More than 14 churches have been attacked in Kenya since April, most recently in this week's violence in Mombasa. Church leaders are suing to force the government to defend them.

Mombasa riots deepen concern about religious tensions in Kenya

Religious divides appear to be deepening as riots continued in Mombasa, Kenya, in the wake of a cleric's killing. Extremist group Al Shabab called on Muslims to 'take matters into their own hands.'

Terrorism & Security Mombasa riots stretch into second day as extremist group tries to rally Muslims (+video)

Kenyan police fired tear gas at gangs of youths in Mombasa Tuesday as riots continued over the killing of a Muslim cleric with links to the extremist group Al Shabab.

Muslim cleric's killing sparks riots in Kenya

The shooting death Monday of Muslim cleric Sheikh Aboud Rogo, who is under US sanctions for ties to the Islamist militant group Al Shabab, has renewed concerns about extrajudicial killings in Kenya.

Iran vs. Israel: 8 recent attacks Israel blames on Iran

Yesterday's attack on Israeli tourists in the Bulgarian town of Burgas is the eighth major incident in which Israel has accused the Iranian government and its allies of planning to attack, or of attacking, Israeli citizens. Iran denies involvement in any of the incidents, but it accuses Israel of a string of deadly attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists over the past year. 

Kenyan police uncover Iranian bomb plot on Israeli targets

Kenyan police arrested two Iranian nationals in Nairobi, linked to a shipment of bomb material arriving in the port city of Mombasa. Police say they were casing US, Israeli, British targets.

Kenya joins the great African oil boom with latest discoveries

Kenya's oil finds may be larger than those found recently in Uganda. But what will oil revenues do to the Kenyan economy, and the political culture?

Ship's anchor cuts Internet access to six East African countries

The outage – caused when the anchor cut a cable – comes as Kenya has assumed a leading regional role in technology, largely due to fast, reliable broadband connections, and could affect growing foreign investment.

Hostage rescue: Will US intervene more in Somalia?

The US military has largely left East African nations to bring peace to Somalia. But hostage rescue, such as the SEAL operation Tuesday, is a tool the US military is using more often.

ICC treads carefully ahead of ruling Monday on Kenyan violence suspects

The International Criminal Court will announce Monday who among six prominent Kenyans will face trial for crimes of humanity in post-election violence in 2008. Will Kenyans support decision?

Second tourist kidnapping raises alarms on Kenya coast (video)

A second tourist kidnapping near Lamu, on the Kenya coast, raises concern that Somali criminal groups, pirates, or Islamists may have found a new soft target. Retired French journalist Marie Dedieu was seized Saturday.
10/03/2011 01:00 pm

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The forgotten victims of the East Africa famine

As aid organizations and governments ship food and supplies to the relief camps to deal with the worst famine in decades, uncounted refugees are still seeking help far from the camps.
07/22/2011 04:11 pm

Somali pirate gets stiff sentence in US court. Will it deter piracy?

A US judge sentenced Somali pirate Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse to nearly 34 years in prison, citing a need to deter others. But the problem is getting to those who finance piracy operations.
02/16/2011 08:05 pm

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Africa Monitor Kenyan study on internet use reveals a need for more business presence online

A study on internet use in Kenya and elsewhere on the continent reveals growing technological savviness and the need for businesses to focus more on marketing themselves online.
12/30/2010 12:33 pm

Africa Monitor WikiLeaks documents roil Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa

Embarrassing US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks have put leaders in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa in the hot seat.
12/09/2010 08:35 am

Africa Monitor Zambia's champion barista strives for the perfect mix of spicy and sweet

Syria Mwanza, Zambia's champion barista, hopes to win accolades for his signature drink, which includes red chiles, ginger, cinnamon, and chocolate.
11/22/2010 03:34 pm

Landmark Kenya ruling could see dozens of Somali pirates set free

In a blow to efforts to combat Somali pirates, a senior Kenyan judge said Tuesday that courts here have no power to prosecute crimes that took place outside Kenya’s territorial waters.
11/10/2010 11:07 am

Africa Monitor Kenyan whistleblower commemorated in a book

A Kenyan whistleblower who exposed the largest financial scandal in Kenya is the subject of the book, 'The True Story of David Munyakei,' which will be showcased next week in the US.
09/30/2010 04:04 pm

Africa Monitor Kenya constitution referendum puts confidence into Nairobi stock market

The Nairobi All Share index rallied in anticipation of a 'yes' vote on the Kenya constitution referendum. Guest blogger Aly-Khan Satchu says this bodes well for the gateway to the East African region.
08/05/2010 10:38 am

Africa Monitor Google continues push into Africa with free Gchat texts for Senegal

Senegal is now the second country in Africa, following Ghana, where cellphone users can text an SMS to a Gchat account and receive a response for free.
08/03/2010 02:01 pm