Medieval Ghana (4th – 13th Century): The Republic of Ghana is named after the medieval Ghana Empire of West Africa. The actual name of the Empire was Wagadugu. Ghana was the title of the kings who ruled the kingdom. It was controlled by Sundiata in 1240 AD, and absorbed into the larger Mali Empire. (Mali…

Mombasa County is home to the 115MW Kipevu III Power Plant, with the Rabai Power Plant providing an additional 90MW around 15km from Mombasa’s industrial area. Reliability of power in the Coast region has improved 85% in the last 3 years, and an additional 800MW Power Plant is planned for the Dongo Kundu Special Economic…

Mombasa County heavily depend on water sources from outside the County for its portable needs. The water received from Mzizima, Baricho, Marere and Tiwi together accounts for 45600 m3d. Apart from these, the County also sources its Water from 452 shallow wells spread across the county, three permanent springs, four water pans and a number…

Mombasa county has a large scale telecommunication Infrastructure development capable of delivering efficient and affordable info- communication services with 100% mobile coverage, several Internet Service Providers (ISPs), cyber cafes thus recognized as a critical pre-requisite for the country’s economic growth. Mombasa has become a landing port for all undersea cables for other landlocked countries in…

The second largest port in Africa with the capacity to handle over 20 million tonnes and 1 million containers per annum Mombasa is recognized as the “Gateway to East and Central Africa” With its strategic placement between South Africa and the Gulf of Aden and its bustling port activity, Mombasa has become recognized around the world as the  “Gateway to East…

A person wishing to incorporate a company in Kenya should lodge with the Registrar the following documents: 1. Application and reservation of name   The name search and reservation process can be done at any of the Huduma Centres countrywide, online using the E-Citizen platform and on a Safaricom mobile phone by dialing *271#. 2. Form CR…

Mombasa has long been the regional hub for industries such as milling and metal works, which has created a sophisticated infrastructure of financial, legal and other commercial services. The County Government has demonstrated its commitment to a transparent and effective business environment, leading other counties in taking the Single Business Permit and Construction Permit processes…

Air Transport Mombasa County has one international airport, the Moi International Airport located in Port Reitz area, Changamwe.  The airport is the second largest in Kenya and is used by for both domestic and international flights.  The airport is essential in the promotion of tourism and investment opportunities in Mombasa county and in the entire…

Mombasa is a county and a city in southeastern Kenya. The city serves as the capital of Mombasa County. Total area                                         – 229.9km2 Water mass                                      – 65km2 Gazetted forests (mangrove)          – 3000 hectares Lowest altitude                                –  45m Highest altitude                               –  132m Temperature range                          –  22.7 to 33.1oC Annual mean temperature               –  27.9oC Average relative humidity               – …

Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital city status in 1907. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County. Starting a Business Procedure Time to Complete     Associated Costs 1. Obtain approval for the company…