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Willis Oketch

Raila Odinga: After tough campaigns, I'm now ready to face Ruto on Tuesday

Azimio candidate claimed DP and his running mate have abused and despised him. Raila’s team held rallies in Lamu, Kilifi and Mombasa counties.

By Willis Oketch 10 days ago

Raila Odinga: After tough campaigns, I'm now ready to face Ruto on Tuesday

William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials

William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials

By Willis Oketch 23 days ago

Fred Matiang'i directs police to deal with illegal gangs

Fred Matiang'i directs police to deal with illegal gangs

By Willis Oketch 25 days ago

Warrant for ex-MP in land fraud case

Warrant for ex-MP in land fraud case

By Willis Oketch 29 days ago

Warrant issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa

The former MP is facing 10 counts of forgery and swindling Sh4 million.

By Willis Oketch 30 days ago

Warrant issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa

Raila Odinga asks voters to teach DP William Ruto a lesson

The former prime minister wondered why the DP equate Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa to a woman.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Raila Odinga asks voters to teach DP William Ruto a lesson

I'm not giving up on Mombasa race, says Mike Sonko candidate

Mike Sonko: I will continue fighting in line with the law. I am not a person who gives up easily.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

I'm not giving up on Mombasa race, says Mike Sonko candidate

Private schools want ministry to post pupils in their junior section

Benson Mutua said the Education ministry should use the same method the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service uses in selection.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Private schools want ministry to post pupils in their junior section

Private schools free to build junior secondary schools: CS

Ministry to roll out guidelines on how Grade Six pupils will be placed in junior secondary schools.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Private schools free to build junior secondary schools: CS

Wafula Chebukati: Media, political parties free to tally election results but...

He said the media can report the correct results as announced by the presiding officers and constituency returning officers but the commission retains the right to declare the winner.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Wafula Chebukati: Media, political parties free to tally election results but...

IEBC buys 14,000 more KIEMS kits, plans to recruit temporary staff

Chairman Wafula Chebukati said yesterday that the procurement of ballot papers will start on June 30 after the list of all candidates was finalised and gazetted.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

IEBC buys 14,000 more KIEMS kits, plans to recruit temporary staff

KRA auctions abandoned goods worth Sh39.6m at Mombasa port

KRA resorted to a new strategy where a bidder must pay 25 per cent of what had been sold to him so that when one fails to pay the amount, then the same good has to be auctioned immediately.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

KRA auctions abandoned goods worth Sh39.6m at Mombasa port

KPA now takes over phase two of second container terminal

Managing Director says Port of Mombasa now among the top five in Africa. Japanese contractor built the facility on 17.5 hectares of reclaimed area.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

KPA now takes over phase two of second container terminal

Shots fired as chaos mars Raila's rally in Mombasa

Trouble started when Sonko was blocked by youths from accessing venue. Rally had moved from the historical Tononoka Grounds to Mkomani.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Shots fired as chaos mars Raila's rally in Mombasa

Sonko helps families clear mortuary fees

The seven bodies were being detained at a Coast hospital mortuary over unpaid bills.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Sonko helps families clear mortuary fees

Sonko has nothing to offer apart from sideshows, say ODM leaders

Politicians accuse Sonko of using the tribal card to whip up emotions. Leaders chide the former Nairobi boss for trying to wrestle the governor seat from ODM.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Sonko has nothing to offer apart from sideshows, say ODM leaders

Fresh talks to resolve union, KPA disputes as committee appointed

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Dock Workers Union (DWU) have announced fresh talks to resolve disputes that have rocked the agency for a long time.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Fresh talks to resolve union, KPA disputes as committee appointed

Teachers want rules backed by law to curb student indiscipline

Head teachers want the government to formulate rules anchored in law to address indiscipline in schools.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Teachers want rules backed by law to curb student indiscipline

TVET trainers urged to offer training that meets demand

TVET institutions have been urged to offer their students quality training that addresses market demands.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

TVET trainers urged to offer training that meets demand

Judges say proposal for fresh vetting 'intimidating'

Judges yesterday rejected a proposal to subject them to fresh vetting, describing the exercise as stressful, intimidating and unfair to judicial officers.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Judges say proposal for fresh vetting 'intimidating'

Lawyer who nailed ‘kibarani beasts’ mourned as bold and fearless

The lawyer who played a crucial role in nailing two rapists in Mombasa has been mourned by her peers as a fearless, ardent and determined defender of women's rights.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Lawyer who nailed ‘kibarani beasts’ mourned as bold and fearless

Havilah Academy produces best special needs girl

The school, which enrolled 21 students, had its top candidate Jacquisse Ngala score 415 marks.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Havilah Academy produces best special needs girl

Bring back our kin, demands family of freed terror suspect

The family of a secondary school teacher who was allegedly abducted after his release from the Shimo la Tewa Prison wants the State to clear the air..

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Bring back our kin, demands family of freed terror suspect

Father seeks help to fly sick daughter from Saudi

A family is asking the government to help them to bring their loved one back from Saudi Arabia so that she can get medical attention.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Father seeks help to fly sick daughter from Saudi

Dad pleads for help to bring sick daughter from Saudi Arabia

A family in Mombasa is asking the government to help them to bring their loved one back from Saudi Arabia so she can get medical attention.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Dad pleads for help to bring sick daughter from Saudi Arabia

Police kill suspected gang members who attacked traders in Mombasa

Two people suspected to be members of a gang in Kisauni, Mombasa County, were yesterday shot dead by the police.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Police kill suspected gang members who attacked traders in Mombasa

Raila promises to lower electricity cost and boost trade

The ODM leader outlined projects he would prioritise in the region if he ascends to power.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Raila promises to lower electricity cost and boost trade

Raila hints at Azimio la Umoja zoning areas to bag more seats

Raila said ODM would delay its primaries until all outfits keen to join the Azimio La Umoja bandwagon have signed a political pact.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Raila hints at Azimio la Umoja zoning areas to bag more seats

Raila, Kalonzo meet over breakfast

ODM leader Raila and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held a brief meeting over breakfast in Mombasa today.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Raila, Kalonzo meet over breakfast

Raila confronts rising Azimio fights during weekend Coast tour

There have been tensions between local leaders eyeing various seats, with their supporters trading barbs as party primaries loom.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Raila confronts rising Azimio fights during weekend Coast tour

What awaits Raila in his Coast tour

ODM leader Raila Odinga is likely to come face-to-face with intra-Azimio la Umoja conflicts in Kilifi County and fierce fights over the party’s ticket

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

What awaits Raila in his Coast tour

Raila arrives back today, heads to Coast for rallies

ODM leader Raila Odinga is today expected to arrive in the country from India, and head to the Coast for a four-day tour of the region.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Raila arrives back today, heads to Coast for rallies

Kengeleni, only proof of struggle against slavery 170 years ago

Mackinon Market was the main ivory and slave market. Mombasa Old port was the exit point for the slaves.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Kengeleni, only proof of struggle against slavery 170 years ago

Father to terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial

Police reports indicated that Salim Rashid had a pending terror-related case before the magistrate’s court in Kwale before he disappeared in 2020.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Father to terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial

Rich history that gifted Mombasa its unique names

Mombasa County has unique names for estates and villages.

By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago

Rich history that gifted Mombasa its unique names

Judicial officer, Mombasa tycoons drawn into Nyali school land row

A judge and some Mombasa tycoons are among 14 private developers allegedly allocated public land in Mombasa.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Judicial officer, Mombasa tycoons drawn into Nyali school land row

KDF, GSU officers sent to Lamu as two more killed

On Friday last week, four police officers were killed in an explosion at Milihoi area in Mkunumbi on the Garsen-Lamu road.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

KDF, GSU officers sent to Lamu as two more killed

Matiang’i warns politicians as four policemen killed in Lamu

Kenya’s military has been battling an Al Shabaab offshoot, Jeshi la Ayman, believed to be operating from Boni Forest.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Matiang’i warns politicians as four policemen killed in Lamu

China grants Kenya Sh51b, signs six agreements to boost trade

Kenya and China have signed six bilateral agreements that will facilitate trade between the two nations key among the export of avocado...

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

China grants Kenya Sh51b, signs six agreements to boost trade

Lamu hit with curfew as land fights rage

Lamu has history of unresolved conflicts fueled by ownership rows of ranches.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Lamu hit with curfew as land fights rage

Security operation after six killed

Lamu County Commissioner Samson Macharia said the raiders attacked the sleepy village about 4am on Monday morning.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Security operation after six killed

Let us teach junior secondary, primary school teachers tell TSC

TSC said only teachers who scored a mean grade of C+ in KCSE would be promoted to teach in secondary schools.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Let us teach junior secondary, primary school teachers tell TSC

Warrant issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa

The former MP is facing 10 counts of forgery and swindling Sh4 million.

By Willis Oketch 30 days ago

Warrant issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa

Raila Odinga asks voters to teach DP William Ruto a lesson

The former prime minister wondered why the DP equate Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa to a woman.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Raila Odinga asks voters to teach DP William Ruto a lesson

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