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MOMBASA COUNTY INTRODUCES RIBA-FREE STAWISHA FUND TO EMPOWER SMALL TRADERS

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The County Government of Mombasa has launched the Stawisha Revolving Fund , a new financing initiative aimed at empowering small traders and micro-business owners across the county through riba-free, interest-free loans . The programme seeks to provide an alternative source of affordable business capital for residents who want to start, expand or strengthen their small businesses without taking conventional interest-bearing loans. Biashara Mtaani Loan Offers Up to KSh 15,000 The first phase of the Mombasa County Revolving Fund is the Biashara Mtaani programme. Under this phase, eligible applicants can access an interest-free loan of between KSh 8,000 and KSh 15,000 to support their micro-business activities. The financing is intended to benefit a wide range of small-scale traders, including young people, women, marginalised communities and other eligible micro-business operators . Among the businesses targeted include: Mama Karanga and roasted groundnut sellers ...
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BREAKING NEWS | SAMIA SULUHU DECLARED WINNER OF TANZANIA’S 2025 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AS DEADLY PROTESTS ERUPT NATIONWIDE

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 DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the 2025 presidential election with an overwhelming 97.66% of the vote, securing a new five-year term. According to official results released on Saturday, Suluhu received 31,913,866 votes out of 32,678,844 cast nationwide — a margin that has sparked disbelief, anger, and violent protests across several cities. Nearly 98% Victory Raises Eyebrows President Samia Suluhu’s landslide win marks one of the most dominant election results in the country’s history. However, critics and opposition groups have questioned the credibility of the process, describing it as “deeply flawed” and “undemocratic.” The election took place amid reports of intimidation, media restrictions, and disqualification of key opposition figures. The electoral commission barred Suluhu’s two main challengers just days before the vote, prompting widespread criticism both locally and internationa...
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