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Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

In the last seven years, Kenyan and global security agencies have recorded significant victories in the war against narcotics, ivory, and rhino horns through Kenya’s manned and unmanned ports.

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

Traders upbeat about Israel's new canal project to lower import costs

The Suez Canal is inaccessible due to Houthi rebels targeting ships off Yemen. Cost of importing goods from Europe to Mombasa has tripled, from Sh72,450 to Sh289,800 per ton.

Traders upbeat about Israel's new canal project to lower import costs

Why 15,000 primary school heads want to be elevated to principals

Over 15,000 head teachers meeting in Mombasa have called for a change in the education sector’s job grading system to allow gradual progression to the Chief Principal post.

Why 15,000 primary school heads want to be elevated to principals

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has warned head teachers in junior secondary and primary schools against misuse of Sh54 billion.

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila denied that ODM party had entered into any political marriage with President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended the government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Indian firm Adani Holdings Limited.

By 2 months ago

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM is not in government; Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the ODM party has neither joined or entered any political alliance with President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

ODM is not in government; Raila

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Raila Odinga's final phase of the campaign is intricate as Kisumu and Homa Bay governors affirmed as Party Leader and Chairperson of ODM respectively.

By 2 months ago

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Interior PS Raymond Omollo said the three countries sharing Lake Victoria have established a working group to monitor human trafficking, smuggling and other crimes on the lake.

By 2 months ago

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

The High Court has awarded a former nurse in Mombasa Sh4 million as compensation for misdiagnosis that left her with an irreversible condition

By 3 months ago

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

Shakahola 'deadly' fast: Witness tells court rescuers faced threats from armed men

Those who attempted to rescue the victims from the thickets of Shakahola encountered resistance from four men who were armed with machetes.

By 3 months ago

Shakahola 'deadly' fast: Witness tells court rescuers faced threats from armed men

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

Demand for a cargo handling facility has gone up because Moi International Airport in Mombasa is handling more seafood, meat and horticulture from local traders.

By 3 months ago

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

Hasmukh Patel, also known as Hasu, an industrialist and philanthropist who owned Mombasa Cement, has died, according to a statement from family spokesperson Imtiaz Sayani.

By 3 months ago

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

From air to sea: Kenya makes new turn in its export plans

The use of air to carry cargo especially the perishable type is fast being abandoned as traders embrace sea freight.

By 3 months ago

From air to sea: Kenya makes new turn in its export plans

Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation

British terrorist Jermain Grant was on Wednesday deported to his home country after completing his nine-year jail term in Kenya.

By 4 months ago

Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

Jermain Grant was to be extradited to UK after completing his nine-year jail term yesterday but Embassy says he is still under Kenyan authorities, while Prisons sources said he had left Kamiti.

By 4 months ago

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

Oparanya: I'm ready to serve in President Ruto's government

Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has said he will resign as ODM deputy party leader after vetting for the Cabinet Secretary position.

By 4 months ago

Oparanya: I'm ready to serve in President Ruto's government

Mombasa port records 85 per cent increase in export cargo

Exports through Mombasa Port have gone up by 85 per cent this year.

By 5 months ago

Mombasa port records 85 per cent increase in export cargo

School heads to be grilled over usage of funds

Parliamentary committees will invite school principals to answer queries on finances.

By 5 months ago

School heads to be grilled over usage of funds

Lawyers recount attacks on magistrates in courtrooms

Lawyer Ngacaku Ngakui described last week's incident at Makadara Law Courts where a magistrate was shot and injured as a sad occurrence.

By 6 months ago

Lawyers recount attacks on magistrates in courtrooms

S. Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Cargo heading to South Sudan is piling up at the Port of Mombasa due to a dispute over a new mandatory tax.

By 6 months ago

S. Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Omar endorses Kenga to vie in Magarini by-election on UDA ticket

The East Africa Legislative Assembly MP told ODM leaders to brace for a grueling battle once the by-election date is officially declared.

By 6 months ago

Omar endorses Kenga to vie in Magarini by-election on UDA ticket

Knut demands 114,000 teachers to be promoted

Knut Secretary General Collins Oyuu said some teachers have stagnated in one grade for 17 years.

By 6 months ago

Knut demands 114,000 teachers to be promoted

Nassir's quest to levy trucks inside the port run into headwinds

The truck owners have sued KPA, Mombasa County, and the Attorney General to overturn the new levy of Sh700 on commercial vehicles entering Mombasa Port and its extensions.

By 6 months ago

Nassir's quest to levy trucks inside the port run into headwinds

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

Committee chairman Musa Sirma said Thursday the programme was a key pillar of education, ensuring low dropout and higher transition in lower classes.

By 6 months ago

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

Nassir said the Sh8,000 charged on a lorry of miraa or muguka entering the county will remain in force.

By 7 months ago

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

KPA boss said ship’s arrival with 60,000 metric tons so far the largest consignment of bulk fertiliser was proof of Kenya’s dedication to positioning Lamu as a logistic hub in the region.

By 7 months ago

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

KPA land worth Sh2.9 billion has been grabbed, committee reveals

Parliamentary committee says 17 parcels of land are either idle or lacking title deeds.

By 7 months ago

KPA land worth Sh2.9 billion has been grabbed, committee reveals

Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals

The county governments want an extra Sh29.5 billion from the exchequer to address striking doctors' grievances, procure and maintain medical equipment, and cover levies in the health sector.

By 7 months ago

Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals

MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

Nominated MP Jackson Kosgey said fertiliser scandal, increased cases of road accidents and cartels purporting to be agents of State officers were eating at the soul of the nation.

By 8 months ago

MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

Mombasa county Police Commander Stephen Matu said they have already arrested one suspect who is helping them with investigations.

By 8 months ago

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo said Azimio leaders are prepared to join doctors in street protests in support of their demands if the Kenya Kwanza government cannot address their grievances.

By 8 months ago

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

Traders upbeat about Israel's new canal project to lower import costs

The Suez Canal is inaccessible due to Houthi rebels targeting ships off Yemen. Cost of importing goods from Europe to Mombasa has tripled, from Sh72,450 to Sh289,800 per ton.

Traders upbeat about Israel's new canal project to lower import costs

Why 15,000 primary school heads want to be elevated to principals

Over 15,000 head teachers meeting in Mombasa have called for a change in the education sector’s job grading system to allow gradual progression to the Chief Principal post.

Why 15,000 primary school heads want to be elevated to principals

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has warned head teachers in junior secondary and primary schools against misuse of Sh54 billion.

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila denied that ODM party had entered into any political marriage with President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended the government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Indian firm Adani Holdings Limited.

By 2 months ago

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM is not in government; Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the ODM party has neither joined or entered any political alliance with President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

ODM is not in government; Raila

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Raila Odinga's final phase of the campaign is intricate as Kisumu and Homa Bay governors affirmed as Party Leader and Chairperson of ODM respectively.

By 2 months ago

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Interior PS Raymond Omollo said the three countries sharing Lake Victoria have established a working group to monitor human trafficking, smuggling and other crimes on the lake.

By 2 months ago

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

The High Court has awarded a former nurse in Mombasa Sh4 million as compensation for misdiagnosis that left her with an irreversible condition

By 3 months ago

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

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