ODM Party leader Dr Oburu Oginga with party officials arrive at Swahilipot for a meeting of the special session of the national governing council in Mombasa on November 14,2025. [Omondi Onyango,Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has lined up a number of activities in various venues in Mombasa to celebrate its 20th anniversary. An estimated 10,000 delegates have arrived for the celebrations, bringing brisk business to hotels and transport companies in th port town. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing…
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The storey building behind [left] is marked for demolition at Kibokoni area in Mombasa. Mombasa County and police officers have put arribon, marking the area as a no-go zone. The building has been sinking for the last few days. April 6,2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Mombasa City was a ghost town for seven hours after residents were evacuated to allow for the demolition of a condemned 11-storey building by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). At least 600 patients, including eight in the Intensive Care Unit, were relocated from the Coast General Referral and Teaching Hospital for their safety. “It was a tiresome 30 hours of evacuating…