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How CCTV footage saved man from 15-year jail term

The convict, Hussein Sheikh, was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Francis Kyambia to 15 years in prison on January 12, 2024.

By Joackim Bwana 16 days ago

Ousted Majority Leader granted reprieve in court

The High Court in Mombasa has temporarily stopped the removal of Athman Mwamwiri as Leader of Majority in the Mombasa County Assembly.

By Joackim Bwana 16 days ago

CFSs lose battle over KPA's revised tarrif book

Petitioners sought to compel KPA to undertake meaningful stakeholder consultation, impact assessment, and cost-benefit analysis before introducing or revising tariffs.

By Joackim Bwana 23 days ago

High Court orders Mombasa County to pay lawyer Sh30 million dues

The High Court has ordered Mombasa County to pay more than Sh30 million owed to an advocate who rendered legal services for the devolved unit for nine years.

By Joackim Bwana 24 days ago

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Five athletes sue CS Mvurya over removal from Deaflympics team

The players sued the Sports CS, his principal secretary, the director of sports, and the attorney general.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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Top officials spend night in cells for undermining road safety campaign

Kashimiri said that all motorists, including tuk-tuks and bodabodas, will be expected to drive at 50 kmph in town centres.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Relief for mothers in informal settlement as Mjambere hospital is complete

Expectant mothers who have to go all the way to Coast General Hospital (CGH) to get attended to for emergencies.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Firm writes to EACC to probe Sh1.9b KDF debt for supplies

A company that supplied the military with goods worth over Sh1.9 billion is questioning who squandered their pay after the National Treasury released the funds in 2024.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Mombasa youth unemployment rate hits 44 percent, report says

Mombasa has been cited as one of the counties with the highest levels of youth unemployment rates in the country.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

CS Oparanya: KUSCCO starts to refund Saccos Sh6.2b

Oparanya said that KUSCCO will this week begin disbursing sh112 million to Saccos.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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Second case filed against Mombasa's Sh17b waste tender

The MP said that the county declined to avail documents showing the tender process that has raised concerns among civil society.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

High Court orders immediate reinstatement of Natembeya, Khalwale's security

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the reinstatement of the security detail of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Senator Bonny Khalwale.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Kemri professors, scientists to retire at 74, High Court rules

University professors seconded to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) will now retire at 74, up from 65, following a ruling by High Court Judge Hellen Wasilwa.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Nassir: Magarini win shows ODM still strong in Coast despite Raila death

ODM deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir has said that the party still calls the shots in the Coast region after the win in the Magarini election.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Murkomen, IG Kanja sued over withdrawal of Natembeya, Khalwale security

An activist has sued Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over the withdrawal of the security detail of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Senator Bonny Khalwale.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

How new Bixa rules aim to boost Kenya's export earnings

Dr Linyiru said the crop's annual export value in 2022 was Sh0.67 billion compared to Sh0.957 billion earned in 2024.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Why accountants are concerned over Sh1.7tr unaccounted public expenditure

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya has raised concerns over the rise in unaccounted for public expenditure that has now ballooned to Sh1.7 trillion.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

SUPKEM officials defend chairman Ole Naado amid leadership change protests

Muslims are now demanding an election to kick out the current SUPKEM leaders.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Mombasa County to crackdown on drunk driving during festivities

Unroadworthy vehicles blamed for accidents that have claimed 4,500 people this year in the country would be impounded.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Court orders Knun and county to negotiate CBA

The Kenya National Union of Nurses has been ordered to negotiate the implementation of its CBA with Mombasa County government.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Mombasa Sh17b waste management tender challenged in court

A human rights group wants the High Court to compel Mombasa County to make public the Sh17 billion waste tender awarded to a Ghanaian conglomerate.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Court rules Bamburi Cement has capacity to pay Sh3.3 billion claim

The Court of Appeal in Mombasa has ruled that Bamburi Cement has sufficient assets to offset the Sh3,374,684,920 owed to Roy Hauliers Limited in a breach of contract claim.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Landlord to pay tenant sh62 million compensation over illegal eviction

The landlord said that it does not have the Sh62,047,350 award, and the tenant would auction the land if the stay is not granted.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Surveyors attribute landslides to deforestation and poor land use

According to ISK, the continued deforestation had weakened soil structures, destabilised slopes, and compromised the natural drainage systems that prevent such disasters.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Safaricom to reward customers, boost communities as it celebrates 25 years

Safaricom has launched a nationwide promotion dubbed "Shangwe @25" to celebrate 25 years of connecting and transforming lives.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Agriculture sector borrowing balloons to Sh167.7 billion

The Central Bank of Kenya said that lending in the agriculture sector has ballooned to Sh167.7 billion in September 2025, up from Sh141.9 billion in September 2023.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Mombasa on the spot over Sh17bn waste tender signed without assembly approval

The activists also want the county to reveal the dates when the alleged public participation was conducted.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

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DPP questions US interpreter's credentials in Sh8.2b drug case

The case against six Iranians linked to the Sh8.2 billion drugs seized on Sunday was adjourned after the court questioned the credibility of an interpreter from a US agency.

By Willis Oketch and Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

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Court lifts order blocking clearance of Sh45b rice from Mombasa port

The High Court in Mombasa has lifted an order stopping the clearance of 250,000 tonnes of rice worth Sh45 billion from the Port of Mombasa.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

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New rating law allows counties to auction land over unpaid rates

The legislation permits county governments to auction private land for rates arrears without a court order.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

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How foreigners are dying at the hands of local lovers

On Tuesday, the High Court in Mombasa heard how Rouwenhorst's wife orchestrated his death and paid Sh1 million to his killers.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

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Why courts have stopped Sh200 billion Lamu coal power project

The proposed Sh200 billion coal project in Lamu is in limbo after the court cancelled it, saying that it would interfere with the area classified as a UNESCO heritage site.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Judge cancels sale of Mombasa postal land

The High Court in Mombasa has nullified the sale of public land in Mombasa belonging to Postal Corporation of Kenya that was fraudulently sold to private developers.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Mangrove restoration boost income, health in Kwale's Majoreni village

The rays of the setting sun cast long shadows of the boys playing football on the white sand. At a distance women and men are busy planting or tending to the mangrove trees.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Questions as bodies of men who drown in Mombasa are retrieved from the ocean

The 23-year-old Stephen Ngoa had obtained a passport and a letter of good conduct and was waiting for his cousin to finalise travel arrangements, including an air ticket.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

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How family has been pushed in Sh10 million debt after SHA falls short for daughter's brain tumour

Rose Akinyi has been admitted to several hospitals, including Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Aga Khan, Mombasa Hospital, Bomu Hospital, and Coast General Hospital

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

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CS Tuya loses bid to stop Sh1m award to a soldier she sacked

A soldier unlawfully sacked for allegedly stealing his boss's bicycle has won a case against Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya at the Supreme Court.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Supreme Court upholds Kingi's election as Senate Speaker

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition to annul the election of Amason Kingi as Speaker of the Senate.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say

Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament.

By Joackim Bwana, AFP 3 months ago

Mbadi blames unfair ratings for rising loan costs

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said that unfair and ill-informed credit ratings by foreign agencies have driven up Kenya's borrowing costs.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago