Mombasa woman representative elect Zamzam Mohammed has called for peace ahead of the Monday gubernatorial elections.

She alleged that they had received reports that their opponents had ferried youth from Nairobi slams to come and cause chaos in the Monday elections.

The elections pitting ODM candidate Abdulswamad Nassir and former Mombasa senator Hassan Omar as the front runners, has raised political temperatures in the county.

“We are aware there are youth who have been ferried by buses from Nairobi to come and cause chaos, I urge security apparatus to investigate this”

“Crack down on the hotels these people are hiding and flush them out, we want a peaceful electoral process in Mombasa,” she said.

Zamzam called on Mombasa residents to come out in large numbers on Monday to vote saying she is confident that the ODM candidate Abdulswamad Nassir will win the election.

“Vote for Nassir in Mombasa and vote for Barasa in Kakamega, don’t let our party leader Raila Odinga down,” she said.

Her sentiments were echoed by Nairobi Women representative Esther Passaris who also exuded confidence that Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga will win the election petition at the supreme.

Speaking after attending a church service at the Catholic cathedral in Mombasa, Passaris called on Mombasa residents to vote for Nassir arguing that he is the best candidate for the county top job.

"All we are praying for is peace. Mombasa remains an ODM and Azimio zone so to all the Mombasa people please come out and vote for Nassir" said Passaris.

Adding" I have worked with him in parliament and I know he is the best man for this job".

Outgoing Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has formally bid farewell to residents and county staff. 

Addressing the staff and other members of the public at the Treasury square on Saturday, Joho thanked the staff and workers for according him support as the pioneer governor of Mombasa county.

Joho's deputy William Kingi who is seeking to succeed was not present during the event.

"I have called you all here to thank you for your support. There are many people out there who probably have no idea what goes on in this office. So much is being said out there but I know very well that this is the season of all that" said Joho.

Adding "I'm leaving this office with my head high because me and you know where we found this county and know where we are today. It is normal to have challenges but we are the ones who build the foundation of devolution in Mombasa. There are people who will say what they want to say but that is normal with us human beings but truth must be told, this county is not where we found it"

Joho was elected governor in 2013 and re-elected in 2017.

"Some people think this job is easy, let them come here and try. We are getting 6 billion from national government and our wage bill is 6 billion so if one is not careful then they will want to sack some workers. During my tenure in office I have never sacked any worker because I understand how hard it is for us to feed our families"

"I'm still  very young and know how to plan for my future so to those who were wondering where Joho will go next just wait and see".

Joho also took issue with his critics.

"Stop making me your agenda, tell the people of Mombasa what you will do for them when you get into this office"

Tanzanian singer Ommy Dimpoz is set to release his collabo with Congolese singer Fally Ipupa.

Through his Instagram page, Dimpoz shared a small video of him and Fally Ipupa in a studio in Paris France recording the song.

The singer also revealed that he is currently working on his album which is 90% complete.

Dimpoz becomes the second Tanzanian artist to collabo with Fally Ipupa after Diamond Platnumz.

In 2019, Diamond and Fally Ipupa released their song 'Inama' which has since attracted over 113 million views on youtube.

UDA Mombasa governor candidate Hassan Omar has promised to create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive if elected the next county boss in the next week polls.

According to Omar the current leadership has failed the business community thus the reason why most businesses have had to shift to other regions.

Speaking on Thursday evening during a meeting with members of the Asian community living in Mombasa, Omar stated that his government will work closely with the business community and ensure that Mombasa restores it's lost glory.

Omar noted that his administration will ensure Mombasa becomes a business hub with solutions to ease the cost of doing businesses.

"I know people who have had to shift their businesses to other regions, I speak to them everyday and I feel their pain. It is now time we restore our lost glory and I want to work with you in this" said Omar.

Adding" We used to live a very happy life before, every business used to thrive, we used to have clean tap water in every household, We used to walk freely with no fear of being attacked or mugged but now things have changed and this is because of lack of leadership".

Omar called on members of the Asian community to come out in large numbers and vote next week.

Omar charged "Even though you are not the majority voters politically but you have influence in this city. Let no one tell you that you do not matter. My administration will involve you in every decision making especially on matters touching your lives and businesses".

He further promised to include a member of the Asian community in his cabinet as a county executive committee member (CEC).

Speaking at the same forum Tudor ward member of county assembly elect Samir Baloo who is also a member of the Asian community campaigned for Omar saying he is the right person to take over the leadership of the county.

"I plead with you my people, let us support and vote for Omar, he is our only hope." said Baloo.

Adding " It was a long journey but at least now you have one of your own in the county assembly but the journey to be fully complete please vote for Omar, without him I will not be able to deliver"

Outgoing Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has ended speculations over his whereabouts after making a public appearance at the swearing in ceremony of Kilifi governor Gideon Mung’aro.

Joho was conspicuously missing during the latest tour of ODM party leader Raila Odinga and his deputy Martha Karua in Mombasa, sparking speculations over his whereabouts.

Joho had gone underground since the Independent Election and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati announced William Ruto as the winner of the presidential election. 

His supporters argued that he should be actively helping ODM candidate Abdulswamand Nassir who is seeking to succeed him in the August 29 polls.

On Wednesday his supporters were also left curious after the ODM deputy party leader snubbed the meeting attended by his party leader Raila Odinga in his county.

Joho has been pivotal in supporting Raila Odinga and matters of the ODM party. He was one of  Odinga's front soldiers during the campaign

But on Thursday, governor Joho resurfaced and was seen joyfully interacting with outgoing Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi during Mung’aros swearing in ceremony held at the Karisa Maitha ground.

This comes at a time when his political future remains in the hands of Odinga, should the Supreme Court nullify the August 9 election results.Odinga lost the race against president elect William Ruto in the disputed election.

Joho was promised a Cs docket should Azimio La Umoja One Kenya form the next government, but as it stands, his Cs dream remains pegged on the outcome of the Supreme Court verdict.

Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor Chike today released his highly anticipated album, The Brother’s Keeper via Brothers Records, making it his second studio sophomore album. 

Symbolizing the space that Chike sees himself in life, The Brother’s Keeper sums up the sounds of courage, bravery, self love and confidence in the person he has become, and centers on the importance of growth, shedding expectations from people around him, and throwing oneself into the unknown. 

This album, comes through after his wildly accepted album, Boo of the Booless, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2020 Headies Awards, holding tracks like, "Insecure", "Running", "Roju" just to mention a few.

He reflects on the journey thus far, basks and sails in the present but is weary of an uncertain future.

Speaking of being a ‘Brother Keeper’, Chike highlighted instances of fellow artists Simi and Mayorkun showing up for him, African music royal Flavour collaborating on the album, and urged everyone to strive to be one, whether boy or girl, man or woman.

With collaborations including Ycee, Azana, Flavour, this album solidifies Chike’s place amongst the greats and furthers the evolution of his sound, his songwriting, and his production.

Says Chike of what the album represents for him in his creative journey: “We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers,”.

Chike remains one of the most prolific, popular, and elegant artists to come out of Nigeria. The Brother’s Keeper reflects the breadth of natural beauty and dignity of love, heartbreak, rejection, acceptance, grief experience across art and style.

The Brother’s Keeper Album tracklist:

1. On The Moon
2. Tell Am
3. Spell
4. My Africa feat. Azana
5. Hard To Find feat. Flavour
6. Winner
7. Bad
8. Zamo
9. Pour Me a Drink
10. You Deserve ft Ycee
11. Enough
12. Moving On
13. Good Things
14. God Only Knows
15. Nothing Less, Nothing More
16. Please

A section of members of the Kamba community in Mombasa have endorsed Hassan Omar as the next county government.

The members led by their Chairman Luka Mbati accused the outgoing governor Hassan Joho of neglecting them for the ten years.

The kamba community is the second largest vote bloc in Mombasa county after Mijikenda with over 40,000 votes.

"As members of the community we feel left out especially with the previous government, we now want to be in the government and we know you are the only person who can make this happen" said Mbati.

Speaking on Thursday during a meeting held at Omar's residence in Nyali, Mbati challenged Omar to ensure that the community gets two positions of county executive committee member.

"We are going to stand with you and ensure that you win this seat, in return we ask you to spare at least two CEC positions for our community" said Mbati.

On his part Omar who is the UDA party candidate for the Mombasa governor seat promised to work closely with members of the community if elected as governor.

"You have always stood with me, in 2013 you supported, in 2017 you also supported and I don't take this for granted. On the issue of CECs  I don't want to promise that since I will have to balance between all communities but I promise not to let you down" said Omar.

Adding "I'm one of your own, I was even given the name Mutuku when I was in Wiper party so I cannot let you down".

Omar called on members of the Kamba community to avoid being divided by politicians.

Omar charged "You need to be united, it is very sad that you are the second largest voting block in the county but cannot produce even an Mp".

Omar further stated that the community was the most affected by the transfer of port operations from Mombasa to Naivasha stating "I promise you that we will bring back the services to Mombasa nad you will continue with your businesses like before".

Speaking at the same time former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko pleaded with  Kambas in Mombasa to support Omar.

"As my brothers and sisters, the only favour I can ask from you is to please support Omar and make sure that he forms the next government" said Sonko.

Sonko called on Azimio presidential candidate to stop 'interfering' with the independent electoral and boundaries commission (IEBC).

He charged "Yesterday you heard Raila telling Chebukati to stay away from Mombasa and Kakamega elections, they have already censored defeated and I would like to tell Mr Odinga to stop interfering with IEBC infact he should accept defeat"

Adding " We have faith in IEBC and are confident of winning the Mombasa governor seat.

The election for Mombasa governor is set for next week, Monday

All day schools in Mombasa will close on Monday, next week, to allow voters to take part in the governor election.

According to Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, IEBC can use both the Primary and Secondary Schools.

"The IEBC has prounced itself with regards to elections basically in Kakamega and Mombasa and parliamentary ones and MCAs ones but ones that concern us in education are the big ones in Kakamega and Mombasa." said Magoha.

Adding "As far as day schools are concerned, we think one day is not bad enough, the children can stay at home on Monday the 29^th and report back to school on Tuesday the 30th. For those mixed schools, the same will apply. "

Speaking in Nairobi, Magoha noted that boarding schools will not be closed.

He noted “In terms of our children because I don’t want them to miss any more time, we have also agreed as a government that the boarding schools shall not be closed, interfered with"

For tallying centres, Magoha revealed that the ministry has advised IEBC to use tertiary institutions as tallying centres and not primary and secondary schools.

On Monday. IEBC announced August 29, 2022 as the new date for the postponed elections in various parts of the country.

The gubernatorial elections will be held in Mombasa and Kakamega counties, while four constituencies of Pokot South, Kitui Rural, Rongai, and Kacheliba will hold Member of the National Assembly polls.

Elections for Member of County Assembly Wards will be held in Kwa Njenga (Embakasi South Constituency - Nairobi County) and Nyaki West (North Imenti Constituency).