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Ishaq Jumbe

Muslims start Ramadhan after new moon is sighted in Wajir

Ramadhan is the ninth and holiest month in the Muslim calendar. It starts after the sighting of a new moon.

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Muslims start Ramadhan after new moon is sighted in Wajir

Do spices help you rise to the occasion?

Do spices help you rise to the occasion?

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Covid-19 patient detained in hospital over Sh11.6 million bill

Covid-19 patient detained in hospital over Sh11.6 million bill

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

From the beach to city, deras are favourite attire

From the beach to city, deras are favourite attire

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Coast mourns veteran politician Nassir who represented Mombasa at LegCo

A member of the Legislative Council of Kenya (LegCo) Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir has died.

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Coast mourns veteran politician Nassir who represented Mombasa at LegCo

Bango maestro Mzee Ngala, 86, says he still has a lot to offer

Mzee Joseph Ngala Katana began his music career after dropping out of Form Two.

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Bango maestro Mzee Ngala, 86, says he still has a lot to offer

Uhuru to unveil country's first modern shipyard during Coast tour

At least 70 per cent of the new facility will be owned by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Uhuru to unveil country's first modern shipyard during Coast tour

Little Theatre excites, brings life and fun to Mombasa nightlife

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Little Theatre excites, brings life and fun to Mombasa nightlife

Mombasa's Little Theater effort to reclaim lost glory

It is Wednesday evening, and the Little Theatre Club in Mombasa is a hive of activities.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Mombasa's Little Theater effort to reclaim lost glory

Want to start and run a debt-free business? Here’s how

Dominic Mureithi, a trained food chemist had always been passionate about business. However, he wanted to do it debt-free.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Want to start and run a debt-free business? Here’s how

Kenyans have no access to clean water and sanitation

Only 59 per cent of Kenyans have access to basic drinking water and 30 per cent have access to basic sanitation.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Kenyans have no access to clean water and sanitation

How former hawker found success in timber business

Kathambi rose from a hawker to owning a timber yard, which has since evolved into a building materials supplier.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

How former hawker found success in timber business

How I got the ruler of Dubai to invest in my business idea

Suleiman Shahbal would do his best not to disappoint his grandparents who used the proceeds from their spare parts dealership and charcoal sales.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

How I got the ruler of Dubai to invest in my business idea

The benefits of catching Laylatul Qadr to a believer

The prophet says that nothing can change the decree of Allah regarding our lives apart from supplication

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

The benefits of catching Laylatul Qadr to a believer

Kenyans in Canada giving back to Muslim community

According to hadith of the prophet, “Charity paid in secret extinguishes the anger of Allah.”

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Kenyans in Canada giving back to Muslim community

Group helping needy in Mombasa

Kisheso zones off Kibokoni area for purposes of effective distribution.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Group helping needy in Mombasa

Gaining piety is the juiciest fruit of Ramadhan month

The objective of fasting is to ensure that the piety gained this holy month is enough to propel a Muslim spiritually throughout the entire year.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Gaining piety is the juiciest fruit of Ramadhan month

Ramadhan lockdown not a bitter pill for all Muslims

Sheikh Rishad Rajab said those fasting under lockdown have the luck of enjoying the full benefits of fasting

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Ramadhan lockdown not a bitter pill for all Muslims

How I became furniture king

Mohamed Zakir, owner of Fairdeal Furniture chain and the Kenyan franchise holder of Ashley’s Furniture Homestore, says he has never had to take a...

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

How I became furniture king

Rusha roho: Soulful Taarab hemmed in by modern beats

As the genre shifted from the silky traditional beats to accommodate a generation weaned on Bongo Flava, it took on a more danceable style.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Rusha roho: Soulful Taarab hemmed in by modern beats

'Mfungo' before Ramadhan: Demystifying the myth

The faithful have been told to clean up their acts in preparation for the holy month instead of violating Islamic law.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

'Mfungo' before Ramadhan: Demystifying the myth

How shows by shore are keeping Fort Jesus alive

Broadcasts portray life before the fort, then takes the audience through specifications and fortifications that rendered it supposedly impregnable

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

How shows by shore are keeping Fort Jesus alive

Event organiser turns to new way as Covid-19 slows industry

Across the tourist city Covid-19 has shattered the sector plunging artists and DJs into a state of hopelessness,

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Event organiser turns to new way as Covid-19 slows industry

If the pandemic has taught me anything...

Many of our customers have been proactive especially at this time when the pandemic has been wreaking havoc in the society

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

If the pandemic has taught me anything...

Diasporans trust me to invest for them back home

We advertise our services through internet channels and depend a lot on referrals from satisfied customers

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Diasporans trust me to invest for them back home

Principles that have kept me in business for decades

He started the business to demystify air travel to the local population as well as encourage citizens of his country of birth to travel the world

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Principles that have kept me in business for decades

Entrepreneur's search for a stable job birthed restaurants idea

Employed in a Malindi Casino, the low tourism season would see him out of a job, he knew a new career would be his lifeline.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Entrepreneur's search for a stable job birthed restaurants idea

Journalist who cried while interviewing Uhuru Kenyatta speaks

The young journalist had travelled from upcountry to interview small scale traders for his show ‘Hustle mtaani’ which airs on MK TV.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Journalist who cried while interviewing Uhuru Kenyatta speaks

No trip to Mecca for 5,000 Muslims as Covid cases rise

Pilgrims will have to follow the proceedings online or tune to specific TVs station.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

No trip to Mecca for 5,000 Muslims as Covid cases rise

How technology from Malaysia is enabling families afford homes

With Sh900,000, you can afford house built using interlocking blocks.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

How technology from Malaysia is enabling families afford homes

World Bank partners with procurement institute on training

The World Bank rolled out a new procurement framework in July 2016 to enhance service delivery

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

World Bank partners with procurement institute on training

Court summons Absa Bank over Islamic banking facility

The bank is involved in a legal tussle with A.O Bayusuf and Sons over Sh25 million interest charged on a Sh300 million loan

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Court summons Absa Bank over Islamic banking facility

What it takes to get to world's top school

Today he is a student at MIT on a full scholarship studying Biomedical Engineering.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

What it takes to get to world's top school

Getting ahead of the pack in a crowded field

It behooves a property manager to ensure tenants and clients in general do not get a raw deal in the properties that he lets or is selling.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Getting ahead of the pack in a crowded field

Face-to-face with ruthless pirates who rule high seas

While many of Somalia’s pirate foot soldiers languish in jail, the kingpins remain at large.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Face-to-face with ruthless pirates who rule high seas

Con men couldn't block Optica's vision

Valli fell prey to the many swindlers masquerading as property agents in Mombasa.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Con men couldn't block Optica's vision

Seaside Hospital shut after scrutiny

Thursday's raid caught many patients and hospital managers unawares.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Seaside Hospital shut after scrutiny

Private Mombasa Hospital sues insurance broker for Sh56m

“The balance of Sh74,932,919, is the subject of arbitration before another dispute resolution forum.”

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Private Mombasa Hospital sues insurance broker for Sh56m

Providing medical care is an exercise in patience

The poor and the rich alike fall sick and require healthcare. All should be given an equal opportunity without the divide compromising on quality

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Providing medical care is an exercise in patience

Protests as NHIF annuls contracts with hospitals

Low-cadre civil servants have been directed to select new health facilities.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Protests as NHIF annuls contracts with hospitals

Coast civil servants in shock as NHIF alters cover

NHIF branch manager clarified that they would pay for the patients that are already in admission but cautioned against admitting new ones.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Coast civil servants in shock as NHIF alters cover

Family lodges lawsuit against officials of Muslim charity

The suit is significant for various legal and historic reasons.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

Family lodges lawsuit against officials of Muslim charity

The making of luxury apartments

Despite the hopelessnees and loneliness I faced, I was determined to start something that would immortalise our union

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

The making of luxury apartments

The day Uhuru grooved at Raila's Coast bash

Short clip that went viral shows the President and former PM having a grand old time in Nyali.

By Ishaq Jumbe 5 years ago

The day Uhuru grooved at Raila's Coast bash

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