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Joackim Bwana

Mining budget jumps to Sh4b as counties get Sh6.9b in royalties

The government has increased the mining budget from Sh136 million to Sh4 billion as the industry seeks to distribute Sh6.9 billion in mining royalties to 32 counties.

By Joackim Bwana 22 days ago

Mining budget jumps to Sh4b as counties get Sh6.9b in royalties

Mvurya urges varsities to offer mining, blue economy courses

Mvurya urges varsities to offer mining, blue economy courses

By Joackim Bwana 23 days ago

Agency accuses lawyers of failure to remit clients money

Agency accuses lawyers of failure to remit clients money

By Joackim Bwana 24 days ago

Patients struggle with huge medical bills amidst doctors' strike

Patients struggle with huge medical bills amidst doctors' strike

By Joackim Bwana 27 days ago

KNCHR faults state over Shakahola massacre probe

The government has been criticized for the slow and opaque manner it has been investigating the Shakahola massacre tragedy.

By Joackim Bwana and Marion Kithi 30 days ago

KNCHR faults state over Shakahola massacre probe

Court dismisses Anne Njeri's Sh17b diesel claim against KPC

Judge says diesel consignment never arrived and was not aboard motor tanker. He says cargo the claimant and defendants were fighting over was not the same.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court dismisses Anne Njeri's Sh17b diesel claim against KPC

Joho: I'm most devoted, deserve to succeed Raila

Hassan Joho now says he deserves to take over the party due to his devotion.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Joho: I'm most devoted, deserve to succeed Raila

Governor Nassir summoned over contempt in multi-billion property suit

The High Court in Mombasa has summoned Mombasa Governor Abdul Swamad Nassir to appear in court to show cause why he should not be committed to six months in jail

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Governor Nassir summoned over contempt in multi-billion property suit

Coast politicians engage in blame game over failure to address deadly addictions

The renewed war against drug barons has ignited a fierce debate at the Coast with MPs accusing each other of doing nothing to end the scourge.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Coast politicians engage in blame game over failure to address deadly addictions

KPC loses Upper Hill land to Judiciary

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has lost a claim to an acre of land in Upper Hill Nairobi after the High Court ruled that it belonged to the Judiciary

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

KPC loses Upper Hill land to Judiciary

Breakthrough: After years of struggle, woman opens factory in Mombasa

Using the little money she had saved from selling women's sandals while on campus, Akinyi opened the Roak Swahili Wear shoe factory.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Breakthrough: After years of struggle, woman opens factory in Mombasa

Gachagua accuses police of laxity as 26,673 youths use injectable drugs

DP Gachagua said enforcement has been the biggest impediment in the fight against drugs at the Coast, with police officers claiming they could not act decisively.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Gachagua accuses police of laxity as 26,673 youths use injectable drugs

Saccos' remittance down by over Sh2b in the last two years

CS Simon Chelugui said delayed or non-remittance of Sacco dues by county governments, universities, and other government agencies stands at over Sh3.5 billion.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Saccos' remittance down by over Sh2b in the last two years

Kenya's agricultural sector is underfunded, experts say

Agriculturists and lawmakers meeting in Mombasa on Friday said the country's agricultural sector was underfunded, off track, and made no efforts to achieve the 2003 continental commitment.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Kenya's agricultural sector is underfunded, experts say

Man to serve life sentence for defiling his daughter

A disgraced father from Kwale County has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his 13-year-old daughter in 2006.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Man to serve life sentence for defiling his daughter

Kindiki declares Makenzi's church organised criminal group

The latest move by Prof Kindiki now puts the church in the same rank as Mombasa Republican Council MRC, Mungiki, Sungu Sungu and other proscribed criminal groups.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Kindiki declares Makenzi's church organised criminal group

Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy

Raila said that Azimio la Umoja was not opposed to the affordable housing policy butd disagreed with how the government was executing it without consultation.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 2 months ago

Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy

Appointment of senior KPA employee quashed

Justice Monica Mbaru said the KPA employee was not qualified to hold the position of the Harbour Inspection Officer at the Port of Mombasa.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Appointment of senior KPA employee quashed

Makenzi charged with child abuse and torture

Then main suspect in Shakahola massacre was charged alongside several parents. Controversial preacher and his followers have also been charged with terrorism, radicalization and murder.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Makenzi charged with child abuse and torture

Eight charged with graft over Sh62 million KPA tender

Former Kenya Ports Authority Head of Procurement and Supplies Yobesh Oyaro and eight other people were charged with graft over the Sh62 million tender meant for disadvantaged group.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Eight charged with graft over Sh62 million KPA tender

Makenzi, 93 associates deny 238 charges of manslaughter

Makenzi, Maweu and 93 others were charged with terrorism charges and radicalization at Shanzu Law Courts.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Makenzi, 93 associates deny 238 charges of manslaughter

Court revokes bond for Makenzi's wife, charges her with terrorism

The magistrate revoked Maweu's bond and ordered that she be detained at the Shimo La Tewa Women Prisons until the court rules on whether she can be released on bail.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Court revokes bond for Makenzi's wife, charges her with terrorism

Mama Ngina Girls relocates to Shanzu

Parents and teachers have over the years complained that Mama Ngina, which occupied one-acre, lacked space for expansion and that this affected enrollment.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Mama Ngina Girls relocates to Shanzu

Family pleads with IG to help trace abducted kin

Police reports indicate that Amin Alawi was abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday night from the restaurant where he was hanging out with friends.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Family pleads with IG to help trace abducted kin

Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila

Raila Odinga said the president's entire political career has been saved by the courts.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila

Firm moves to court to stop State from acquiring Sh1b land

A private firm has moved to court to stop the government from subdividing 124.39 hectares of Kadzuni settlement scheme in Takaungu in Kilifi County for squatters.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Firm moves to court to stop State from acquiring Sh1b land

Court halts arrest warrants against trader in Sh20 billion fraud case

Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku suspended the said warrants and allowed Mr Shivji to be produced before the court on December 18.

By Joackim Bwana 4 months ago

Court halts arrest warrants against trader in Sh20 billion fraud case

Group turns pain of plastic waste into eco-friendly school furniture

The co-founders of the Twende Green Eco-cycle say the desks are comfortable but also 20 per cent cheaper than those made from timber.

By Joackim Bwana 4 months ago

Group turns pain of plastic waste into eco-friendly school furniture

Coast schools post good marks in the last exam

Traditional academic giants at the Coast Khadija Primary, Makobeni Primary and Bandacho Primary rose from a year of slumber to post good marks in this year's KCPE exams.

By Joackim Bwana and Marion Kithi 5 months ago

Coast schools post good marks in the last exam

Mombasa floods: Gachagua accuses Nassir of 'sitting and waiting for help'

The national government has disbursed Sh10 billion to counties hard-hit by El Nino rains and floods, according to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Mombasa floods: Gachagua accuses Nassir of 'sitting and waiting for help'

State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains

The national government has disbursed Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains and floods, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains

Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons

Businesswoman at the centre of the Sh17 billion oil deal has said she will honour summons by a parliamentary watchdog investigating the ownership dispute of the consignment.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons

Njeri: I was told to choose either oil or my life

A businesswoman who is in the middle of a tussle over Sh17 billion worth of diesel claims to have been abducted after recording a statement at DCI.

By Joackim Bwana and Pkemoi Ngenoh 5 months ago

Njeri: I was told to choose either oil or my life

Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court

Anne Njeri Njoroge, businesswoman linked to the Sh17b oil import dispute found safe days after her disappearance.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court

Mystery of missing woman in Sh17b oil import deal

Lawyer says Ann Njeri has not been seen since she went to DCI headquarters on Thursday. Companies licensed to import oil are questioning the cargo, and the matter is in court.

By Joackim Bwana and Pkemoi Ngenoh 5 months ago

Mystery of missing woman in Sh17b oil import deal

HR practitioners say firms lose staff due to poor pay, hostile environment

CHRM Principal Margret Kinyanjui said most companies were struggling to maintain talented employees due to low wages and unfavourable working conditions.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

HR practitioners say firms lose staff due to poor pay, hostile environment

Ruto sets Sh4t tax target, orders KRA to stop harassing taxpayers

President says KRA should be firm in tax collection, but not punitive to Kenyans. Says it is possible to be courteous, kind, and gentle to taxpayers while also efficient.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Ruto sets Sh4t tax target, orders KRA to stop harassing taxpayers

Pension non-remittance hits Sh40b, RBA reveals

Official says this poses an economic threat to those retiring from public service. Public universities and parastatals are the most notorious.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Pension non-remittance hits Sh40b, RBA reveals

Ruto's Sh6.3b fishery plan takes shape to tap marine wealth

President urges Coast youth to train in port operations to benefit from coming jobs. Says state investment in the blue economy will boost the economy.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Ruto's Sh6.3b fishery plan takes shape to tap marine wealth

State ropes in professional bodies to support affordable housing plan

PS Charles Hinga said they will give priority to the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK).

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

State ropes in professional bodies to support affordable housing plan

Ruto assures Coast residents of share of revenue from ports

Speaking at Mwakirunge in Mombasa, the President said he would ensure the counties of Mombasa and Lamu also benefit from the planned Special Economic Zones (SEZ).

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Ruto assures Coast residents of share of revenue from ports

Ezekiel set free after DPP drops charges on Shakahola massacre

Speaking after he was released, Odero said he had forgiven all those who had put him through wrongful prosecution.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Ezekiel set free after DPP drops charges on Shakahola massacre

Insurers urged to settle claims on time to build confidence

Insurance Companies have been urged to settle clients' claims within the shortest time possible to build trust.

By Joackim Bwana 5 months ago

Insurers urged to settle claims on time to build confidence

Mother who killed son to travel to Saudi to serve 10 years in prison

Happy Mwenda was charged with the murder of her son, whom she strangled and disposed of in a septic tank, all in an effort to secure the opportunity to work in Saudi Arabia.

By Joackim Bwana 6 months ago

Mother who killed son to travel to Saudi to serve 10 years in prison

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