Kenya retained the Mombasa open Tong-IL- Moo-Do International martial Arts Championship at the Aga Khan Academy by winning 39 medals.

The team headed by National coach Ibrahim Mchumba managed to garner 14 gold, 13 silver and 12 bronze medals.

For the better part of the first and second days of the tournament, the Kenyan team trailed behind Philippines who commanded an earlier lead at the World Tong IL-Moo Do championship.

Philippines close challengers to Kenya won the second position by winning 7 gold medals in total with no silver and no bronze.

Third was the Nigerian team with two gold, three silver and 1 bronze. Cote D‘ivoire were ranked fourth with one gold, one silver and two bronzes.

Zambia emerged fifth with two silver medals while Thailand emerged sixth with one silver and four bronze medals. Ethiopia won a silver in the championship to become seventh. Japan and Tanzania failed to get any medals.

In events performance, the over 18 years Adult males individual forms finals were won by Geovane Gella (Philippines) with a score of 9 points followed Kenyan Elvis Malipe with 8.7 points scooping the silver medal.

In the individual special techniques finals Geovane Gella bagged a second gold medal with 8.850 points followed closely with Nigerian Ogene Ifeanyi with 8.80 points scooping a silver medal. The bronze went to Koume Dioudome of Cote D’Ivoire.

In the Female Adults Individual forms Final over 18 years Arine Busalpa of Philippines continued to show their dominance in the tournament to retain their World prowess in the game by earning a gold medal with 8.8 points beating both Suwannaluck Phakdiwichitkul (Thailand) with 8.4 points and Salma Ali(Kenya) with 7.75 points to reclaim a silver and bronze medal respectively.

In the Teams Forms open category finals Philippines beat Kenya A and B teams to win another gold with9.05 points.

In the Teams special technique finals Kenya A won the gold with 8.85 points and the silver went to Nigeria with 8.45 points while Kenya B scored 8.40 points.

In the male kids individual forms under 18 years Kenya won the gold, silver and bronze through Joseph Clement with 7.75 points, Alamin Ismail with 7.5 points and Simon Timos with 5.65 points.

Female kid’s individual forms under 18 years, Nina Inan and Mwatum Isma both of Kenya won a gold and silver with 7.5points and 6.80points respectively.

The government through the Ministry of Sports and Heritage Chief Administrative Secretary Noor Hassan Noor pledged to support the Kenya Tong –IL Moo -Do Federation with sh5 million in October2018 towards the organization of this year’s event.

Noor said the sports ministry is in consultation with the Education ministry to streamline the sport so that it is integrated into the curriculum at the primary and secondary school level of education.

The grandmaster of the World Tong IL-Moo Do Federation Dr Joon Ho Seuk said he was grateful for the tremendous growth of the sport in Kenya and was looking forward to expand to the rest of Africa.

The World Tong –IL-Moo Do Federation honored the Chief Administrative Secretary Noor Hassan Noor,and Chief Executive Officer Sports Academy Gordon Aluoch with honorary black belts for their contribution towards the sport. The president Uhuru Mugai Kenyatta honorary black belt.

The Matatu owners association of Kenya (MOA) Mombasa branch  has today announced changes in matatu fares. The changes will take effect from today September 6.

In the new changes, from Tudor to ferry/ Docks will cost ksh 30, Tudor to Labour kshs 40, Mikindani to Ferry/Docks kshs 70, Miritini to Mwembe Tayati kshs 80.

Here is the MOA Coast Cordinator Salim Mbarak highlighting the changes.

On this murder tune Eddy Kenzo teamed up with Cindy Sanyu(the king herself) and Beenie Gunter the Guntalk boss, and came up with this dancehall tune.

Watch the video below.

Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal has been honoured with the “Anant Pandya Fellowship” award by the Chairman Mr. Rajesh Shukla and members of Saturday Club Mombasa at a special ceremony held at Nyali Beach Holiday Resort for his outstanding selfless services to the community.

Mombasa Eye Hospital & Laser Centre was officially opened on 8^th May 2011 and since the inception of the hospital, he has been serving the less fortunate people of our society at a subsidized cost and even free of charge by organizing eye camps through Outreach Community Programmes in various parts of the country.

From 8^th May 2011 to 30^th April 2018, the following work has been done to serve the needy at no cost through his eye hospital in the last 7 years.

1. Total number of patients screened 37,564

2. Reading glasses dispensed to the needy 10,463 pairs

3. Prescription spectacles dispensed 1,953

4. Medicines dispensed to the needy 9,318

5. Free Cataract operations done on over 2500 patients

6. Cornea transplants 24

Mr.Sanjeev Agarwal’s good work is not only limited to eye care. He has been involved in various activities such as:

1. Youth and women empowerment programmes
2. Assisting needy children with school fees
3. Assisting schools in different areas
4. Helping albino children by giving free spectacles and sun lotion because of their sensitive skin.
5. Water pumps and sanitation

He is associated and actively involved in the following organisations:

1. Vice Chairman and a Medical Director of Hindu Council of Kenya, Mombasa branch.
2. Patron of Albinism Foundation
3. He has served Lions Club International for over 9 years at different positions as Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer, Medical Convenor and Vice Chairman. Achieved the following awards while serving in the club:
4. Best Secretary Award
5. Best Treasurer Award
6. Lion of the Year Award
7. Member of MJF (Melvin Jones Fellow)
8. Lions International Award for increasing membership in the club
9. Arya Samaj Mombasa
10. A devotee and a management committee member of ISCKON- Hare Krishna

In his acceptance speech, Sanjeev Agarwal thanked the Chairman Mr. Rajesh Bhai Shukla, immediate past Chairman Mr. Anil Bhai Dodhia, Trustees, Management committee and all the members of Saturday Club who proposed his name unanimously for this prestigious award.

Sanjeev wastruly grateful for the recognition he received for serving the less fortunate people of the society. His work is far from over, but what he has accomplished has made a difference in thousands of people’s lives. In fact, it has greatly encouraged him to do more and more work to assist the needy.

Sanjeev Agarwal’s vision is:

To initiate and provide support to the less privileged people in the society and help the needy.

The list for the 100 most influential young Africans 2018 is out.

The annual prestigious list which was launched in 2016 and currently in its third year features young politicians, activists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, digital influencers, philanthropists & athletes across 10 distinct categories who are blazing various trails and promoting the positive image of Africa across the globe.

Kenya is being represented by media personality Amina Abdi at the list.

Amina took to social media to share the good news with her fans.

She posted “How cool is this?? Thank you! #BetterForKenya #EndFGM #WishTheyUsedADifferentPicturebutitsok Thanks for telling me @dunn_can @capitalfmkenya,” 

Other young Africans who made it to the list includes  Uganda’s Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu  (Bobi Wine), Togo’s Farida Bemba Nabourema, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Nigeria’s Davido, Guinea’s ABD Traore, Kenya’s  Xtian Dela, South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest and Tanzania’s Alikiba.

Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana & Tanzaania all lead the list with 20, 17, 12 & 8 representatives respectively.

Here is the full list

1. ABD Traore
2. Abdellah Mallek
3. Adeola Fayehun
4. Ahmed Musa
5. Akwasi Frimpong
6. AliKiba
7. Ama Duncan
8. Amina Rabar
9. Amy Sarr Fall
10. Ancillar Mangena-Nombewu
11. Anita Adetola Adetoye
12. Âurea Mouzinho
13. Aya Chebbi
14. Bamai Namata
15. Bogolo Kenewendo
16. Bonang Matheba
17. Brian Amoateng
18. Brian Mutebi
19. Cassper Nyovest
20. David Moinina Sengeh
21. Davido
22. Dikeledi Mokoena
23. Dominique Alonga
24. Dr Sandile Kubheka
25. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
26. Shakira Choonara
27. Edem Agbana
28. Ester Simon
29. Falz
30. Faraja Nyalandu
31. Farida Bemba Nabourema
32. Feka Parchibell Parch
33. Frank Edwards
34. Gideon Danso
35. Hamamat Montia
36. Hanane El Khader
37. Herieth Paul
38. Hodan Osman
39. Ibrahim Ceesay
40. Jennifer Bash
41. Joybert Javnyuy
42. Jumanne Mtambalike
43. Kalidou Koulibaly
44. Kelvin Nyame
45. Kenneth Okwor
46. Kenny Blaq
47. Kevin Lubega
48. Kgomotso Phatsima
49. Kow Essuman
50. Kungaba Fongoh Leonel
51. Kwame A.A Opoku
52. Luthando Shosha
53. Mabutho Mthembu
54. Maria Borges
55. Mbali Ntuli
56. Mbwana Samatta
57. Medhi Benatia
58. Millard Ayo
59. Mohamed Salah
60. Musawenkosi Saurombe
61. Mwiya Musokotwane
62. Nabimanya Humphrey
63. Nana Aba Anamoah
64. Nana Appiah Mensah
65. Nasty C
66. Nice Nailantei Leng’ete
67. Nneile Nkholise
68. Nomzamo Mbatha
69. Nontokozo Madonsela
70. Obinwanne Okeke
71. Olasupo Abideen
72. Orapeleng Modutle
73. Pedro Lopes
74. Percy Tau
75. Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola
76. Rachel Sibande
77. Raphael Obonyo
78. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
79. Sadio Mane
80. Samuelle Dimairho
81. Sandra Ochola
82. Scheaffer Okore
83. Sherrie Silver
84. Sidiki Diabaté
85. Simidele Adeagbo
86. Stonebwoy
87. Sylvester Chauke
88. Takunda Chingonzo
89. Thando Thabethe
90. Toke Makinwa
91. Tomi Adeyemi
92. Tonye Rex Idaminabo
93. Ubi Franklin
94. Victor Moses
95. Victoria Ibiwoye
96. Wadi Ben-Hirki
97. Xtian Dela
98. Yannick Nzonde
99. Yasmin Belo-Osagie
100. Yusuf Bakhresa

Taurus Musik’s new signee Gin Ideal has dropped yet another summer feel good song just three months after releasing the club banger ‘Shuga’. The new summer jam titled ‘Balance it’ features Nigerian’s king of Pam Pam Ketchup. The song was produced by Kenya’s number one producer and the beat King, Magix Enga. The tune which was dropped on the 27^th of August is set to be dropping the greatest feel good video mid-September.

The video was shot by Nigerian renowned Director Stanz Visuals at a prime location in Lavington area Nairobi. 

The video has a good vibe summer feel with a party scene throughout the video.

Here is the list of this week top 10 music chart in Coast courtesy of Pwani fm.

10. Nyota sina - Susumila
9. Zagada - BrownMauzo
8. Baby Love - Otile Brown
7. Hello - Nyashinski
6. Toto - Spizzo Ndanah & k force
5. Level - BekaTheBoy ft Petra
4. Saga - Bawazir
3. Sunshine Gal - Frankie Dee 
2. Nyang'a - Dazlah 
1. Sham Sham - DullyMelody ft Noti Flow

The 15th anniversary celebrations of the annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) will be held in Mombasa County, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the County Government.

The event, held Tuesday at the Governor's office in Mombasa will not only see the County host the gala but also partner with SOYA in initiatives that will promote nurturing the uptake of sports disciplines such as water sports and beach games as Kenya looks to increase its portfolio and build a competitive edge in the sporting arena.

Speaking at the ceremony, SOYA Founder, Dr. Paul Tergat noted that the potential of the SOYA event growing to become a phenomenon in the East African region and beyond is huge and needs to be supported.

"We are very excited that SOYA has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. We owe this to our dear partners led by our title sponsor safaricom who have believed in our mission and continuously support this initiative. More so, today we are happy to partner with Mombasa County in this novel idea to host the SOYA awards outside Nairobi County," he said.

He also noted the importance of having the celebrations across the county as a way of promoting the country through sports tourism.

"Most of our sportsmen and women have traveled far and wide across continents world over. However, they also need to equally visit the other parts of their country. I, therefore, believe we need to partner with counties to host this event across the country as a way to showcase the treasures we have and promote sports tourism in Kenya using our brand ambassadors," he went on to say.

On his part, an elated H.E. Governor Ali Hassan Joho said that hosting SOYA@15, a premier initiative outside Nairobi was an honor and great privilege.

"We are honored to partner with you in an initiative that not only promotes sports but pays tribute to our sports personalities who ably fly our flag high be it locally, nationally or internationally," he noted.

He noted the importance of a partnership such as this as it will motivate the upcoming sportspersons from the county and beyond to nurture and grow their talent as they venture into various novel sports activities for leisure and as a career as well.

"We the people of Mombasa County welcome SOYA here and we are looking forward to hosting a great event and welcome the people who have traditionally attended the event to visit Mombasa for the event. We will provide the necessary support to ensure we grow the number of sports persons, enthusiasts, participants and fans in various unique sports activities that we have to offer," he said.

Present to witness were representatives from the event’s title sponsors, Safaricom PLC led by the leading mobile telephony Company’s Head of Department, Coast region, Mr. James Maitai.

 “As a brand, Safaricom is extremely proud of the growth we have seen since the inaugural SOYA Awards. We have been a part of SOYA's birth, growth and development from the start. We are very excited that this noble initiative that Paul Tergat started 15 years ago is now moving from its traditional home in Nairobi. We are looking forward to a great partnership during the awards here in Mombasa in the January 2019,” said Mr. Maitai.

The event is scheduled for January 2018

Low cost carrier, Silverstone Air has launched its new morning flights from Mombasa to Nairobi.

This brings the total number of destinations served by the airline to 8 within Kenya including the pioneer Kisumu to Mombasa direct flights.

The early morning flight will be departing Mombasa at 0630hrs to arrive at Wilson Airport Nairobi at 0740hrs.

The new move by the airline was welcomed by different stakeholders including Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who was the chief guest at the launch. Joho encouraged other investors to also consider investing in the Mombasa market arguing this will be a big boost to the tourism industry.

"Such investments need to be encouraged and as the county Government we will make sure that we fully support these investments " said the Governor.

"One of the main reason that has also made me attend this launch is the fact that you have complied with our directive of the white and blue colour" joked Joho.

On his part the Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation Mohammed Hersi challenged the airline to also consider flying in other countries like Juba.

The Mombasa debut flights coincides with two key global meetings that are set to be held in Mombasa, the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) and the World Skal Congress.

There were also performances from different artists including Akothee, Otile Brown, Dazalah Kiduche and Susumila with comedians Jalango and Fred Omongi being the MCs at the launch.

The airline started its operations in the country in 2017.