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Abdulswamad Nassir

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.

2026-05-062026-09-25

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    … ficking at the Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Mombasa County.“Most of these young people attribute abuse to its easy accessibility and availability, mostly Muguka, Bhang, miraa, as an opening to enter into the hard drugs,” said Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir …

    Mombasa named a hotspot for drug abuse, NACADA reveals
  3. Capital News

    … The conference brought together key education stakeholders, including Principal Secretary for Basic Education John Ololtuaa, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Members of Parliament, officials from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), KESSHA leaders and representatives from t …

    Koskei Opens 49th KESSHA Conference, Reaffirms Govt Commitment to CBC
  4. The Standard

    Blue Economy, Mining and Fisheries CS Ali Hassan Joho, Deputy President Kindiki Kithure and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, on June 17, 2026. …

    EU targets ports, fisheries in Africa with Sh50 billion ocean investment
  5. Citizen Digital

    Governor Nassir urges prioritisation of student welfare, mental health and discipline By Luqman Mahmoud June 24, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nas …

    Governor Nassir urges prioritisation of student welfare, mental health and discipline
  6. Citizen Digital

    Governor Nassir urges prioritisation of student welfare, mental health and discipline By Luqman Mahmoud June 24, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nas …

    Governor Nassir urges prioritisation of student welfare, mental health and discipline
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeCS Blue Economy, Mining and Fisheries, Ali Hassan Joho, Deputy President, Kindiki Kithure and Mombasa Governor, Abdulswamad Nassir during the official opening of 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. …

    Walk the talk to save our oceans, leaders advise governments
  8. Citizen Digital

    … re Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs), Soipan Tuya (Defense), Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports), Lee Kinyanjui (Investments, Trade, and Industry), Beatrice Askul (East Africa Community), Governors Abdulswamad Nassir …

    Kenya hosts historic ocean conference as DP Kindiki rallies for marine conservation
  9. Citizen Digital

    Governor Nassir confident his record would earn him favour in 2027 polls By Citizen Reporter June 15, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has exp …

    Governor Nassir confident his record would earn him favour in 2027 polls
  10. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa records steady growth in revenue collection despite land rates challenges By Roy Ouma June 08, 2026 04:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir appears before the Count …

    Mombasa records steady growth in revenue collection despite land rates challenges
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … i Primary School grounds in Bamba in Ganze Constituency, Kilifi County, on Sunday Present were Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining), Salim Mvurya (Sports and Youth) and Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Governors Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi), Abdulswamad Nassir …

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.10 billion Blue Economy boost for Coast Region
Politics

Oburu Oginga confirms UK visit for routine medical checkup

The 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 →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Oburu Oginga confirms UK visit for routine medical checkup

    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 →

  2. Shahbal declares 2027 Mombasa governor bid despite Ruto's opposition

    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 →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ruto orders resolution of health workers' salary arrears within week

    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 →

Saturday 15 August

  1. ODM Coast leaders support Ruto re-election, seek DP slot talks

    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 →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Nurses' strike continues into crucial week, talks scheduled

    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 →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Government urges youth to pursue education and leadership

    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 →

Monday 27 July

  1. ODM demands deputy presidential slot in 2027 UDA alliance

    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 →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Five counties top Politrack's governors performance index

    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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. SHOFCO invests KSh130 million in Mombasa education and empowerment

    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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. Mombasa authorities arrest developer for illegal high-rise expansion

    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 →

Friday 26 June

  1. Mombasa County leads Kenya in drug and substance abuse rates

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Head of Public Service opens 49th KESSHA conference

    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 →

  2. EU announces Sh50 billion ocean investment for African ports, fisheries

    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 →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Governor Nassir calls for student welfare and mental health priority

    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 →

  2. Governor Nassir calls for student welfare and mental health focus

    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 →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Global leaders urge action to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

    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 →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kenya hosts 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa

    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 →

Monday 15 June

  1. Mombasa Governor Nassir confident of 2027 election victory

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Mombasa County revenue rises to 4.8 billion shillings

    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 →

Sunday 24 May

  1. President Ruto announces Ksh.10 billion Coast blue economy investment

    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 →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ruto distributes 33,000 title deeds to Coast residents

    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 →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Waiguru campaigns for Ruto's first-round 2027 presidential election victory

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Orengo accuses four ODM officials of aligning with Ruto

    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 →

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