Garissa terror convict found dead in jail cell
The body was removed from the scene of death, where it was found at around 3pm on Friday.
By David Ochami 3 years ago
Garissa terror convict found dead in jail cell
You’ll not buy your way to power, Raila tells DP
Raila and Joho slammed Ruto, mocking his recitation of bible verses and questioned his approach to women and youth empowerment.
By David Ochami 4 years ago
You’ll not buy your way to power, Raila tells DP
Raila: Ruto throws crumbs to the poor
ODM leader and DP have been engaged in a war of words, with the former PM saying the DP is exploiting the needy, and the DP accusing him of being mean
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Raila: Ruto throws crumbs to the poor
Family yet to hear from Kenyan scribe a week after arrest in Ethiopia
Yassin Juma is said to have been arrested at the home of opposition politician Jawar detained over recent violence
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Family yet to hear from Kenyan scribe a week after arrest in Ethiopia
How nurses, doctors and lab technicians got coronavirus
With 926 health workers tested, Mombasa has the highest number of front-line medical workers who have contracted Covid-19
By David Ochami 4 years ago
How nurses, doctors and lab technicians got coronavirus
Why Mombasa has highest death rate from coronavirus
Statistics show that most of those who have died are elderly people with underlying medical conditions.
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Why Mombasa has highest death rate from coronavirus
Herbalist’s death from virus shook Old Town
Within hours of his hospital admission, the herbalist was dead fuelling a great sadness
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Herbalist’s death from virus shook Old Town
Anxiety builds in Mombasa hotspot after 18 new cases
Residents have resisted attempts for mass testing for Covid-19 sparking angry reactions from Mombasa governor.
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Anxiety builds in Mombasa hotspot after 18 new cases
Kenya’s historical gem bears the brunt of virus
The spread of the virus in this area has been met with a measure of shock, anger and disbelief.
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Kenya’s historical gem bears the brunt of virus
Mombasa County to settle bills of people in isolation
KMPDC said it costs between Sh2,500 and 23,000 a day for one to be quarantined
By Benard Sanga and David Ochami 4 years ago
Mombasa County to settle bills of people in isolation
Mombasa port hotspot for Covid-19 spread at the Coast
The outcome of tests is disturbing because of how port operations at facility are intertwined with other sectors in coastal city.
By David Ochami and Benard Sanga 4 years ago
Mombasa port hotspot for Covid-19 spread at the Coast
Joho's proactive measures against Covid-19 in focus
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho was among the first to call for a total lockdown to slow the spread of the virus.
By Benard Sanga and David Ochami 4 years ago
Joho's proactive measures against Covid-19 in focus
How pandemic has altered Muslims daily call to prayer
Situations that require quarantine are not new in Islam.
By Ishaq Jumbe and David Ochami 4 years ago
How pandemic has altered Muslims daily call to prayer
No charges yet for DG in virus spread
Kagwe proclaimed that Saburi was free of the coronavirus disease and will now face the law.
By David Ochami 4 years ago
No charges yet for DG in virus spread
Elderly port staff sent home after one dies and others hospitalised
All KPA employees aged over 58 years and those with pre-existing medical conditions have been sent home following an outbreak of Covid-19.
By Benard Sanga and David Ochami 4 years ago
Elderly port staff sent home after one dies and others hospitalised
A century later, another pandemic haunts Coast
Ghosts of a century ago are back to haunt Mombasa which is yet again hit hard by the novel coronavirus, just as it was in the days of the Spanish flu.
By Benard Sanga and David Ochami 4 years ago
A century later, another pandemic haunts Coast
Eyes on Joho after he drops entire cabinet
By yesterday ministers had returned cars and bodyguards after their contracts expired on Tuesday
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Eyes on Joho after he drops entire cabinet
Governor Joho's entire cabinet out of office
Francis Thoya held that post until early this year at the expiry of his contract. Mr Tumbo has been acting since.
By David Ochami 4 years ago
Governor Joho's entire cabinet out of office
Matiang'i calls for East Africa cooperation to combat transnational crimes
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has called for effective prosecution systems to combat corruption.
By David Ochami 5 years ago
Matiang'i calls for East Africa cooperation to combat transnational crimes
Mombasa loses Sh17b in revenue after SGR order
Thousands of workers in the CFS’ have been laid off and there is massive shut down or translocation of clearing and forwarding firms.
By David Ochami and Benard Sanga 5 years ago
Mombasa loses Sh17b in revenue after SGR order
Lawyers go after DPP in Mombasa magistrate drug mishandling case
The State prosecutor has come under attack for his handling of a case targeting Mombasa Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni.
By David Ochami and Joackim Bwana 5 years ago
Lawyers go after DPP in Mombasa magistrate drug mishandling case
Wetang’ula opposes Punguza Mizigo initiative
He says that Dr Aukot has lured many Kenyans with false promises.
By David Ochami 5 years ago
Wetang’ula opposes Punguza Mizigo initiative
African states told to up investment in tech to bridge skills gap
African countries have been urged to invest more in technology and science to help bridge the skills gap on the continent.
By David Ochami 5 years ago
African states told to up investment in tech to bridge skills gap
You’ve no reason to fear strange bats, experts say
Mombasa residents told bats have traditionally coexisted with humans without causing disease.
By David Ochami 5 years ago
You’ve no reason to fear strange bats, experts say
Work on EAC bloc on course, says CS
East African Community and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohammed has said five countries making regional bloc are committed.
By David Ochami 6 years ago
Work on EAC bloc on course, says CS
Whale migration stirs Watamu
Every year between July and September, the marine giants swim from the Antarctic to Kenya to breed in East Africa’s tropical waters.
By David Ochami 6 years ago
Whale migration stirs Watamu
Traders lobby CS to lift forest logging ban
They said the ban had caused economic misery for most residents who depended on mangroves.
By David Ochami 6 years ago
Traders lobby CS to lift forest logging ban
Governor Joho pours cold water on audit queries
The Mombasa County Government has disputed claims of flouting fiscal management regulations.
By David Ochami 6 years ago
Governor Joho pours cold water on audit queries
Why Magarini residents are at the mercy of Kilifi's salt firms
KNHCR report accuses management of salt firms of violating rights of villagers forcefully evicted from land
By Benard Sanga and David Ochami 6 years ago
Why Magarini residents are at the mercy of Kilifi's salt firms
Why NASA strategist David Ndii was arrested
Dr Ndii had been vacationing at Leopard Beach Hotel with his family from where he was picked at around 4.00pm
By David Ochami and Tobias Chanji 6 years ago
Why NASA strategist David Ndii was arrested
Mugabe allies fled to Kenya, says media
Two of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s key allies have fled to Kenya with their families, according to Zimbabwe media.
By David Ochami 6 years ago
Mugabe allies fled to Kenya, says media
Health CS rules out new talks with striking nurses
Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu declared that the Government would not open any new negotiations with nurses on strike.
By David Ochami 7 years ago
Health CS rules out new talks with striking nurses
Why NASA team settled on Raila-Kalonzo ticket
A combination of voter registration figures, past voting patterns and performance of the co-principals could be the determining factor in choosing the National Super Alliance (NASA) flag bearer.
By Geoffrey Mosoku and David Ochami 7 years ago
Why NASA team settled on Raila-Kalonzo ticket
The unspoken scourge of racism in Kenyan tourist hotels
Promoters of the hotel sector went to great lengths to stifle and discredit these reports and in no time, the stories had disappeared from the internet, perhaps an indication that the revelations had caused discomfort for industry players.
By David Ochami 7 years ago
The unspoken scourge of racism in Kenyan tourist hotels
The troubled life of Rogo’s widow as State links her to terror attack
Listening to Haniya Said Saggar defend her late husband Sheikh Aboud Rogo reminds older readers of Yoko Ono’s steadfast defence of the late John Lennon.
By David Ochami 8 years ago
The troubled life of Rogo’s widow as State links her to terror attack
The troubled life of Aboud Rogo's widow
Listening to Haniya Said Saggar defend her late husband Sheikh Aboud Rogo reminds older readers of Yoko Ono's steadfast defense of the late John Lennon until his death and after.
By David Ochami 8 years ago
The troubled life of Aboud Rogo's widow
Three assailants killed in Mombasa police station attack
Three women clad in buibui stormed Mombasa’s Central Police Station Sunday morning and launched a physical attack on the officers using knives.
By David Ochami and Cyrus Ombati 8 years ago
Three assailants killed in Mombasa police station attack
Leaders, civil society demand justice for boy killed by police in Mombasa County
“We are yet to see a credible investigation. Police officers snuffed the boy and later seized exhibits to be used in the investigation of the suspect,” Joho said.
By David Ochami 8 years ago
Leaders, civil society demand justice for boy killed by police in Mombasa County
Police launch manhunt for Kenyan woman accused of defrauding 500 people
Police are looking for a woman accused of defrauding over 500 people.
By David Ochami 8 years ago
Police launch manhunt for Kenyan woman accused of defrauding 500 people
CORD leader asks Coast residents to reject Jubilee
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga yesterday asked Coast residents to reject Jubilee as a protest against extrajudicial killings and failure to implement radical land reforms in the region.
By David Ochami and Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
CORD leader asks Coast residents to reject Jubilee
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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