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Shipping lines threaten to hike freight charges over new levies
KPA said it would charge at least Sh27,000 ($200) for solid waste management from ships calling at the port on behalf of the Mombasa county government effective May 15.
By Kelvin Karani and Patrick Beja 5 months ago
Shipping lines threaten to hike freight charges over new levies
Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes
A suitor who splashed corrosive liquid in a househelp's eyes, permanently damaging her eyesight, for turning down his advances will serve 30 years in jail.
By Kelvin Karani 6 months ago
Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes
Coast braces for strong winds and powerful waves
There is uncertainty among tourism players following reports that a tropical storm known as Hidaya was headed to the East African coast.
By Patrick Beja and Kelvin Karani 6 months ago
Coast braces for strong winds and powerful waves
Preacher Paul Mackenzie and co-accused denied bond
The Magistrate noted that the gravity of the 238 charges is that the possible outcome is a life sentence if they are found guilty
By Kelvin Karani 7 months ago
Preacher Paul Mackenzie and co-accused denied bond
38 suspects arrested in crackdown on shisha dens in Nyali
The suspects, who comprised men and women, were allegedly caught smoking shisha at around 7:30 pm on Saturday night.
By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago
38 suspects arrested in crackdown on shisha dens in Nyali
PHOTOS: El Nino rains render Bamburi roads impassible
The ongoing El Nino rains continue to wreak havoc across the country. So far, at least four people, including a KCSE candidate, have been killed by the floods.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
PHOTOS:  El Nino rains render Bamburi roads impassible
Plan to concession ports amounts to privatisation, Thoya claims
Mombasa Deputy Governor Francis Thoya has criticised President William Ruto for asserting that the Port of Mombasa is under concession.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Plan to concession ports amounts to privatisation, Thoya claims
CS Jumwa's life was in peril, witness tells court
A police officer told the High Court in Mombasa that at least 10 bullets were shot at the home of ODM candidate Rueben Katana during the scuffle.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
CS Jumwa's life was in peril, witness tells court
Waive all visas for cruise ship tourists, says Nassir
Players in the hospitality sector at the Coast are pushing for the implementation of an open skies policy to enable direct flights from tourism source markets to Mombasa.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Waive all visas for cruise ship tourists, says Nassir
Why MPs want Cuban doctors out of country
Committee asks the government not to renew the contracts of the Cubans and have them go back to their country so their positions are taken by Kenyans.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Why MPs want Cuban doctors out of country
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Mystery of engineer, 28, who set himself ablaze
Gituhu joined Eldoret University in 2014 and graduated in 2021 with a degree in mechanical engineering. A former schoolmate said he was frustrated because he had not secured a job.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Mystery of engineer, 28, who set himself ablaze
Raila and Coast leaders plot for street protests
Six Mombasa MPs have vowed to continue organising demonstrations in the town to allow residents to air their anger against the Public Finance Act.
By Patrick Beja and Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Raila and Coast leaders plot for street protests
State seeks orders to deport Briton linked to 'White Widow'
John Grant was accused with Samantha Lewthwaite alias the "White Widow," the world's most wanted woman, who escaped the police dragnet in Mombasa in 2011.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
State seeks orders to deport Briton linked to 'White Widow'
I didn't approve Sh19m office building, official tells court
Paul Mwangunya, a public works officer at Coast regional office said he was not involved in approving the tender for construction of an education office.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
I didn't approve Sh19m office building, official tells court
Motorist who ran over, killed police officer charged with manslaughter
It is alleged that Jama trapped the cop's hand and drove off with him hanging for 150 metres before he fell off and was run over by the rear wheel of the same car.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Motorist who ran over, killed police officer charged with manslaughter
Man faked death of loved ones to claim Sh600,000 from insurer
The boda boda operator from Likoni, Mombasa, according to the court papers, paid a full-year premium of Sh17,000 through the insurer's KCB agent.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Man faked death of loved ones to claim Sh600,000 from insurer
Sh19m corruption charges against Aisha Jumwa dropped
Corruption charges against Public Service and Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa have been dropped due to lack of evidence. Seven other accused persons will be charged afresh.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Sh19m corruption charges against Aisha Jumwa dropped
Kwale: Court upholds Governor Fatma Achani's win
The petitioners had asked the court to nullify Achani's election as Kwale Governor citing malpractice.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
Kwale: Court upholds Governor Fatma Achani's win
IEBC favoured Achani in vote for Kwale governor, two petitioners tell court
Achani garnered 59,674 votes on a United Democratic Alliance ticket while her nearest challenger, Hamisi Boga (ODM) managed 53,972 votes.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
IEBC favoured Achani in vote for Kwale governor, two petitioners tell court
State to hire 3,000 trainers for CBC from vocational institutions
Belio Kipsang said this is because they were discussing issues of the Competency-Based-Curriculum and training, so as to ensure they have quality educated children.
By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago
State to hire 3,000 trainers for CBC from vocational institutions
I didn't bribe or cause violence, MCA tells court in poll petition
Kongowea MCA Samuel Mwaura has denied claims that he bribed voters during the August 9 General Election.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
I didn't bribe or cause violence, MCA tells court in poll petition
Former Kwale administrator fails to testify in Gachanja land case
Wilson Gachanja is charged alongside former senior lands officer in charge of Coast province Zablon Mabeya and former physical planner, Ministry of Lands, Jabu Salim Mohamed.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Former Kwale administrator fails to testify in Gachanja land case
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Body of tourist to be exhumed as family questions cause of death
According to court documents, Lutfunissa Khandwalla died in the house of one Arif Mohamed Iqbal on August 2, 2020, and was buried at Memon Cemetery the same day.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Body of tourist to be exhumed as family questions cause of death
Kajembe's son charged with assaulting sister over polls
Mohamed Kajembe allegedly attacked Mrs Thureya Salim Idd as she left the polling centre at the Jomvu Primary School in Jomvu Ward.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Kajembe's son charged with assaulting sister over polls
Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month
The President will next month launch the Changamwe interchange and Mombasa Kwa Jomvu road built at a cost of Sh85 billion and the Makupa bridge which cost Sh4.5 billion.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month
Court man in Sh1.3b drugs case arrested
Maur Abdallah Bwanamaka failed to appear in the Mombasa court.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Court man in Sh1.3b drugs case arrested
Court forwards petition seeking to bar Sonko's governorship bid
In Nairobi, the impeachment case against the former governor is pending at the Supreme Court.
By Joackim Bwana, Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Court forwards petition seeking to bar Sonko's governorship bid
Mombasa magistrate donates cash for couple charged with stealing flour
Saumu Ali, a mother of two and Evans Odhiambo her husband had been arrested and charged with stealing the bale of flour valued at Sh1,980, the property of Grain Industries Limited.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Mombasa magistrate donates cash for couple charged with stealing flour
I won’t do it again, stowaway found on ship tells court
A stowaway arrested in the Indian Ocean aboard a ship has asked for forgiveness.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
I won’t do it again, stowaway found on ship tells court
Aisha Jumwa's Sh19m graft case put off to allow her focus on poll
The MP, through her lawyer Dunstan Omari, said she needs more time because the campaigns were hectic and chaotic.
By Joackim Bwana and Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Aisha Jumwa's Sh19m graft case put off to allow her focus on poll
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I saw MP's aide fire his gun, says witness in Aisha Jumwa murder trail
A witness in Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa’s murder case was hard-pressed to confirm if he saw her bodyguard shoot at the deceased.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
I saw MP's aide fire his gun, says witness in Aisha Jumwa murder trail
Witness says Malindi MP incited supporters but she was not armed
Ms Aisha Jumwa and Mr Geoffrey Okuto Otieno have denied shooting dead Mr Jola on October 15.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Witness says Malindi MP incited supporters but she was not armed
Terrorism suspect ‘planned trips to Somalia and DRC’
A terror suspect is said to have been planning to join jihadists in the Democratic Republic of Congo after training in Somalia.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Terrorism suspect ‘planned trips to Somalia and DRC’
Iranian denies trafficking drugs worth Sh1.3b
An Iranian national has denied trafficking heroin worth Sh1.3 billion.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Iranian denies trafficking drugs worth Sh1.3b
Ship seized for smuggling Sh1.3b heroin was destined for Zanzibar – suspect
The suspect is accused, alongside nine others, of trafficking 377.2 kilograms of heroin and 2,400 litres of diesel mixed with heroin.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Ship seized for smuggling Sh1.3b heroin was destined for Zanzibar – suspect
Shipping agent denies knowing suspects in Sh1.3b drugs case
The ship, Bushehr Amin Darya was blown up in the deep waters of the Indian Ocean in 2014.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Shipping agent denies knowing suspects in Sh1.3b drugs case
Suspect in Sh1.3b drugs case denies hiring ship’s crew
A ship’s crew member who has been charged with trafficking drugs worth Sh1.3 billion in 2014 has denied recruiting his colleagues into the syndicate.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Suspect in Sh1.3b drugs case denies hiring ship’s crew
Lands agency seeks to resolve Nyali school land dispute
NLC has ordered the listing of developed and undeveloped sections of a disputed 12.37-acre plot set aside for the construction of a secondary school.
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Lands agency seeks to resolve Nyali school land dispute
Justice Said Chitembwe says he has documents to prove he bought disputed land
A High Court judge has come out to fight land grabbing claims before a public inquiry by the National Land Commission (NLC).
By Kelvin Karani 2 years ago
Justice Said Chitembwe says he has documents to prove he bought disputed land
Man facing murder charge arrested over Kilifi killings
A man facing a murder charge at Mombasa High Court has been arrested over the killing of three people in Kilifi.
By Kelvin Karani 3 years ago
Man facing murder charge arrested over Kilifi killings
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