Baby Ali returns home after being admitted in Bomu Hospital Magongo on 11th of this month. He was admitted after the attack from unknown gang on changamwe road who killed the owner of Modern coas; Mr. Shahid Butt. The 4 year kid was with his uncle in Changamwe police station when the attack took place. His uncle was also injured but was stitched after that while Baby Ali was left behind in the hospital for further treatment. The bullet in his leg led to amputation of the lower part of it. Mombasa Countys governor visited him in the hospital and donated 1 million Kenya Shillings. On the other hand, The senator of Nairobi ; Mr. Mike Sonko also visited him and donated 120,000 Kenya Shillings Cash to help the family of baby Ali. The police are still doing an investigation of the attack.
Baby Ali is finally discharged today but he will be under the care of doctors at their place. His mother is asking for any help from anyone to help her kid get back to his normal condition after the amputation of his leg.
25th of July 2014, is the last Friday of the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Muslims all over united together in different Mosques for the Friday Prayers. Various mosques in Mombasa were packed with our muslims brothers and sisters.
Our Governor, Hon. Hassan Joho also joined his fellow muslims in Masjid Ummul Kulthum in Kizingo for the Friday prayers.
He promised the citizens of Mombasa county on security amd wished all muslims Ramadhan Mubarak and saum maqbul
Mombasa commissioner, Mr.Nelson Marwa claims that the insecurity which is prevailing in Mombasa and mostly South coast is caused by Cord party. He said that they are the ones who kill and injure people in Mombasa. He also said that they are the same people who pass leaflets about threats around South coast.
Senator of Mombasa County, Mr. Hassan Sarai on the other hand rejects the statement said by Mr. Nelson Marwa. He said that those are just political misunderstandings which are being used to conclude on the insecurity of Mombasa County.
A German citizen was murdered yesterday at Mlango wa papa, Mombasa around 5:30p.m. She was accompanied by a gentleman who was a Ugandan Citizen. The lady was attacked by unknown people and shot to death. The gentleman managed to escape death but was injured with one of the bullets on his arm. The body of the lady was covered by the civilians who were passing by.
The police arrived a little bit later after the scene had taken place. They claim to do an immediate investigation on the attack of the tourist as the rate of this kind of crime is exceeding.
Modern coast owner Shaid Butt was shot dead yesterday night in Changamwe when he was heading to Moi international Airport. A car was following them for quite a while which had 7 people inside all covered up. '7 people all covered up alighted from the vehicle with loaded guns where they fired bullets onto the Range Rover of Shahid Butt killing him and injuring a child who was there. After that they entered back into there vehicle and drove off.'said an eye witness. Shahid Butt had some cases in court concerning terrorism. Hon. Hassan Joho still insists and condemns on the police laziness out of this incident. He claims that he bought better police cars and also paid for fuel and in return the output was laziness.
Mombasa County's Governor, Hon. Hassan Joho has complaints about police and the police cars in Mombasa. He claims that the police have been relaxing after launching of the new police cars into the County of Mombasa. 'You will find a police car with one of the municipal council police with 3 other police carried behind with their guns. I therefore stand to warn them to stop being lazy and start working.' Hon. Hassan Joho said.
'Whenever there is work to be done and the police cars are needed, they are unavailable. When they are called through their phones they are unreachable' said Nelson Marwa the county commissioner of Mombasa. The elimination of the police cars will make the Municipal council of Mombasa work effectively.
Saba Saba Rally is a Rally conducted by the Cord members. It took place on 7th of July, 2014 at Uhuru Park. 1500 police from the Kenya Defence Force were distributed all over to ensure maintenance of peace all over Kenya.
In Mombasa, the daily activities of the residents in the county was cut short out of fear of insecurity. Students attendance in school reduced as parents did not want to be uncomfortable in case of anything concerning the Saba Saba Rally.
Most of the stalls and retail shops were closed. In Majengo Market, the area was not crowded as it usually is.
The outcome of the Saba Saba Rally in Mombasa was positive. The residents maintained peace and calmness all over.
On 8th of July this year, some of the FIFA world cup teams were playing their semi finals game so as to know which teams will proceed to the finals category.
Brazil and Germany was one of the teams playing against each other on the same day. Die hard fans of each team in Mombasa were seen heading to one point where they could all watch the game together. In Majengo and Fort Jesus, projectors were installed for the residents around that area to watch the game. Individuals were wearing Jerseys of their own team.
Within the first 45 minutes of the match, Germany managed to score 5 goals while Brazil was still at nil. After the half time, Brazil players seemed to have rejuvenated themselves and managed to score a goal. A couple of minutes later Germany scored 2 goals making it 7 goals. This match was a total humiliation to the Brazil team and also to the Brazil fans.
Chaos from the fans of Brazil team was heard. In Fort Jesus, the members used bottle of Sodas to hit the fans from the other team. There were people who had bet among themselves ended up losing the bet.
The month of Ramadhan is the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar. Its called The Holly month because the Holly Book of Qur'an was revealed in the same month. Muslims should observe fasting in this month which should start from sunrise until dawn.
In Mombasa, the residents cited the crescent shaped moon which indicated the starting of The Holly Month. During this month, we find that people mostly help the needy and the poor by providing food and water for free in the mosques after the Maghrib prayer. Our Governor, Hon. Hassan Joho is also helping the poor by distributing water and dates to them in Likoni area. This is seen as before dawn, there are men who are giving out a bottle of water and a packet of dates before entering the ferry.
This month usually comes with its blessings and mercy. Variety of food is cooked at home and people invite each other to go and break their fast at their places. I was personally invited to my aunt's place in Nyali where the whole family came together and enjoyed the food.
Ramadhan is a peaceful month with lots of awards from the Almighty when any good is done. Ramadhan Mubarak and Saum Maqbul to all my sisters and brothers.
