Also known as: Governor Nassir · Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir · Governor Abdulswamad Nassir
Mombasa Governor focused on healthcare, education, land ownership and revenue growth ahead of 2027 election.
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Capital News
… Oburu expressed confidence in his deputies, Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir, as well as the National Central Committee and secretariat, to continue running the party. …
Oburu Oginga confirms UK medical check-up after party said he was on official dutiesCitizen Digital
… During the 2022 elections, Shahbal sought the ODM nomination, but stepped down to support incumbent governor Abdulswamad Nassir.
Shahbal announces Mombasa governor bid, defies Ruto's advice to keep off politicsCitizen Digital
… Abdulswamad Nassir, Chairperson of the Health Committee at the Council of Governors, acknowledged delays in salary payments while questioning why a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017 had remained difficult to implement. …
Ruto gives gov't officials one week to resolve health workers’ salary arrearsCitizen Digital
… Led by Joho, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the leaders backed the broad-based government, arguing that it provides the best platform to advance the interests of the Coast region. …
Joho urges Coast to register more voters to boost ODM's chances of securing DP slotThe Standard
… His remarks came after Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir directed the immediate recruitment of 573 nurses on contractual terms. …
Nurses' strike enters crucial week as SRC, CoG meetings offer possible breakthroughCitizen Digital
… The PS also encouraged the bereaved family to remain steadfast in faith during the difficult period and commended Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir for supporting the family throughout the bereavement. …
Gov't urges youth to embrace education and leadership opportunitiesCitizen Digital
… His remarks were backed by Mombasa Governor and ODM deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir, who said numbers were the region's bargaining chip. …
ODM declares DP slot non-negotiable in 2027 deal with UDACapital News
… The index ranked Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru first, followed by Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir), Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri), Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu) and Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa). …
Kirinyaga, Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa top Politrack governors’ performance indexCitizen Digital
… Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said SHOFCO's programmes were complementing county government efforts to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities for residents. …
SHOFCO invests KSh130 Million in Mombasa community projectsThe Standard
… A task force appointed by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir attributed the disaster to engineering and regulatory failures, including credential renting by licensed professionals, inadequate inspections, poor supervision, fundamental design flaws and the absence of a geological survey. …
Mombasa authorities crack down on rogue high-rise developersODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, after the party initially said he was abroad on official duties without disclosing his location or reason. He said the visit was on doctors' and party leadership advice and allows him to undergo comprehensive health evaluation while resting.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, after the party initially said he was abroad on official duties without disclosing his location or reason. He said the visit was on doctors' and party leadership advice and allows him to undergo comprehensive health evaluation while resting.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to contest for the Mombasa governor seat in 2027, defying President William Ruto's earlier advice to focus on entrepreneurship instead. Shahbal said he is undeterred, telling Ruto that "Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest."
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the inaugural Kenya Health Summit, President William Ruto held a town hall where striking health workers presented grievances directly to him, with salary arrears emerging as a key concern amid recurring strikes and tensions between unions and county governments.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders from the Coast region, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, have backed President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid as coalition negotiations proceed, signalling a political realignment and positioning the region to seek the Deputy President position.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives maintains its strike, begun July 29, remains ongoing despite some county officials' claims it has ended. Upcoming meetings with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors on a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement could determine whether longstanding grievances move toward implementation.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Internal Security PS, speaking at a requiem mass in Mombasa, urged young Kenyans to embrace education and leadership opportunities, saying their decisions today will shape their future, and highlighted the late student leader Elvis 'Beast' Otieno as an example of commitment to service and nation-building.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga, Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa have emerged as Kenya's top-performing counties in the latest Politrack Africa 2022–2026 Governors' Performance Index, based on citizens' assessment of county governments across healthcare, roads, water, agriculture, trade, revenue collection, public participation, service delivery and fiscal management. The survey found that urban residents generally rate county governments more positively than their rural counterparts, particularly in water provision, infrastructure and overall service delivery.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has invested more than KSh130 million in Mombasa County on programmes focused on education, youth employment, women's economic empowerment and grassroots development, according to SHOFCO founder Dr. Kennedy Odede.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National and county government officials in Mombasa have cracked down on developers illegally adding extra floors to high-rise buildings without approval. During a Friday enforcement operation, one developer was arrested for constructing additional floors beyond the seven originally approved without fresh NCA authorization.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
A NACADA survey shows that more than one in every three residents of Mombasa County is using at least one drug or substance of abuse, with the county recording a 34.4 per cent prevalence rate. Nationally, an estimated 4.7 million Kenyans aged 15–65 years are using at least one drug or substance, with the Coast region at 29.3 per cent prevalence.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, opened the 49th Annual Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association in Mombasa and reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He highlighted government investments in school infrastructure, noting that more than 23,000 classrooms have been constructed nationwide to support CBC implementation, and urged school administrators to strengthen guidance and counselling programmes.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
The European Union has announced new financial commitments aimed at strengthening ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, and the blue economy across Africa.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has urged education leaders to strengthen support systems for learners and build safer school environments, emphasizing collaborative leadership between teachers, parents and stakeholders, and noting that mental health interventions should be preventive rather than reactive.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has urged education leaders to strengthen support systems for learners and build safer school environments, emphasising collaborative leadership between teachers, parents and stakeholders and the need for preventive mental health interventions.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that countries risk missing the goal of protecting 30 per cent of oceans by 2030, calling on governments and stakeholders to translate promises into meaningful action to reverse environmental degradation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has expressed confidence that his administration's work in healthcare, education, and land ownership will earn him the trust of residents heading into the 2027 General Election.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County Government has recorded steady revenue growth, with collections rising from Ksh. 3.9 billion in financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh. 4.8 billion by June 2025, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir's report to the County Public Accounts Committee. The growth was attributed to prudent financial management and enhanced revenue collection mechanisms, despite ongoing land rates challenges.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has announced government investment of more than Ksh.10 billion in blue economy projects at the Coast, including five fish landing sites, three fish markets, 272 modern fishing boats, a Ksh.1.5 billion hatchery, and a Ksh.2 billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County, aimed at strengthening families dependent on fishing.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto issued more than 33,000 land title deeds to residents from six Coast counties (Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita-Taveta) during a five-day development tour, pledging an additional 200,000 deeds within 90 days as part of addressing the squatter challenge.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru campaigned in Kwale County for President William Ruto's re-election, calling on Kenyans to give the United Democratic Alliance a first-round victory in 2027 and asserting that the President enjoys strong support across all regions.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir of aligning themselves with President William Ruto and making key party decisions after seeking the Head of State's approval, deepening tensions within ODM.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →