Coast businessman with heart of gold spent billions per year on the poor
Industrialist and philanthropist Hasmukh Patel alias Hasu might be gone, but his contribution to transforming lives will remain etched in the minds of residents.
By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 2 months ago
Coast businessman with heart of gold spent billions per year on the poor
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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 Willis Oketch 2 months ago
From air to sea: Kenya makes new turn in its export plans
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 Willis Oketch 2 months ago
Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58
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 Willis Oketch 2 months ago
Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation
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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 Willis Oketch 2 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 Willis Oketch 3 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 Willis Oketch 3 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 Willis Oketch 4 months ago
School heads to be grilled over usage of funds
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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 Willis Oketch 4 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 Willis Oketch 4 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 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 Willis Oketch 5 months ago
Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals
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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 Willis Oketch 6 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 Willis Oketch 7 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 Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo
Good tides as Mombasa port revenues increase to Sh33.7 billion
KPA managing director Captain William Ruto said the revenue collected compared to Sh27 billion registered during the same period in 2023.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Good tides as Mombasa port revenues increase to Sh33.7 billion
South 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 Willis Oketch 7 months ago
South Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy
Blow to tenants as NLC rejects historical land injustice claim
More than 10,000 Mombasa residents have built houses on land belonging to the descendants of former Coast rulers on what is referred to as tenants at will.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Blow to tenants as NLC rejects historical land injustice claim
Governor Nassir to impose Sh500 waste collection levy in Mombasa
The county will engage private companies to collect the garbage from all the households. However, the official could not indicate when the fee will take effect.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Governor Nassir to impose Sh500 waste collection levy in Mombasa
10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled
KNA has advised those interested in the plots put up for sale to apply for the same before April 1.
By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 7 months ago
10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled
Ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan shortlisted for High Court Judge post
Former IEBC chairman Issack Hassan is among the candidates shortlisted for High Court Judge posts by the Judicial Service Commission.
By Willis Oketch 7 months ago
Ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan shortlisted for High Court Judge post
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25 ex-soldiers go into hiding after Court of Appeal deals them blow
Court of Appeal in Mombasa nullifies High Court judgment which had set them free. Judges declare judgment which set the ex-soldiers free following their appeal a nullity.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
25 ex-soldiers go into hiding after Court of Appeal deals them blow
Appeals court allows life sentence for soldiers who deserted duty
The Court of Appeal has quashed the decision by the High Court to release 25 ex-soldiers who were serving life imprisonment for deserting duty in 2007.
By Willis Oketch 8 months ago
Appeals court allows life sentence for soldiers who deserted duty
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 9 months ago
Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy
Tenants move to court as NHC plans to demolish old houses
NHC officials held a closed-door meeting with the top security officers at the Coast ahead of the demolition scheduled for Saturday.
By Willis Oketch 9 months ago
Tenants move to court as NHC plans to demolish old houses
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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 10 months ago
Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila
Mombasa port ranked second most efficient facility in Africa
Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto said Mombasa port has been ranked the second-best facility in the continent after Tangier port in Morocco.
By Willis Oketch 10 months ago
Mombasa port ranked second most efficient facility in Africa
Mombasa port handles over 1.6m cargo containers in a year
Containers handled at Mombasa port this year rose to 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (Teus) compared to last year's 1,449 million Teus.
By Willis Oketch 10 months ago
Mombasa port handles over 1.6m cargo containers in a year
Tanzanian firm building Sh19b gas facility at port
Taifa Gas is putting up the facility with a capacity of 30,000 tons at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone. Company says the investment will create 90,000 direct and indirect jobs.
By Willis Oketch 10 months ago
Tanzanian firm building Sh19b gas facility at port
Dar, Djibouti choke with congestion as Mombasa Port comes to the rescue
According to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), some ships destined for Tanzania are now being diverted to Mombasa Port.
By Willis Oketch 10 months ago
Dar, Djibouti choke with congestion as Mombasa Port comes to the rescue
KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years
With assets totaling Sh338 billion, KPA is the fourth-largest State corporation. KPA to open an office in DRC to tap the transit cargo market in that country.
By Willis Oketch 11 months ago
KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years
Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved
Bodies of two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials whose vehicle was swept away by floods at Ramisi bridge in Kwale have been recovered.
By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 11 months ago
Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved
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Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers
KPA has disowned businesswoman's documents. It says the oil belongs to a different company.
By Willis Oketch 11 months ago
Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers
Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time
Kenya Primary School Heads Association (Kepsha) has asked the government to release free primary education funds before schools reopen in January.
By Willis Oketch 11 months ago
Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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