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Mombasa floods: Gachagua accuses Nassir of 'sitting and waiting for help'

The national government has disbursed Sh10 billion to counties hard-hit by El Nino rains and floods, according to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Mombasa floods: Gachagua accuses Nassir of 'sitting and waiting for help'

State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains

State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains

Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons

Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons

Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court

Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court

HR practitioners say firms lose staff due to poor pay, hostile environment

CHRM Principal Margret Kinyanjui said most companies were struggling to maintain talented employees due to low wages and unfavourable working conditions.

HR practitioners say firms lose staff due to poor pay, hostile environment

Ruto sets Sh4t tax target, orders KRA to stop harassing taxpayers

President says KRA should be firm in tax collection, but not punitive to Kenyans. Says it is possible to be courteous, kind, and gentle to taxpayers while also efficient.

Ruto sets Sh4t tax target, orders KRA to stop harassing taxpayers

Ruto's Sh6.3b fishery plan takes shape to tap marine wealth

President urges Coast youth to train in port operations to benefit from coming jobs. Says state investment in the blue economy will boost the economy.

Ruto's Sh6.3b fishery plan takes shape to tap marine wealth

Pension non-remittance hits Sh40b, RBA reveals

Official says this poses an economic threat to those retiring from public service. Public universities and parastatals are the most notorious.

Pension non-remittance hits Sh40b, RBA reveals

State ropes in professional bodies to support affordable housing plan

PS Charles Hinga said they will give priority to the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK).

State ropes in professional bodies to support affordable housing plan

Ruto assures Coast residents of share of revenue from ports

Speaking at Mwakirunge in Mombasa, the President said he would ensure the counties of Mombasa and Lamu also benefit from the planned Special Economic Zones (SEZ).

Ruto assures Coast residents of share of revenue from ports

Ezekiel set free after DPP drops charges on Shakahola massacre

Speaking after he was released, Odero said he had forgiven all those who had put him through wrongful prosecution.

Ezekiel set free after DPP drops charges on Shakahola massacre

Insurers urged to settle claims on time to build confidence

Insurance Companies have been urged to settle clients’ claims within the shortest time possible to build trust.

Insurers urged to settle claims on time to build confidence

Mother who killed son to travel to Saudi to serve 10 years in prison

Happy Mwenda was charged with the murder of her son, whom she strangled and disposed of in a septic tank, all in an effort to secure the opportunity to work in Saudi Arabia.

Mother who killed son to travel to Saudi to serve 10 years in prison

27-year-old pastor sentenced to 38 years in prison for defiling two primary school girls

Both minors described how the pastor lured them into his house before defiling them. They said that they continued to sleep with the pastor for four days.

27-year-old pastor sentenced to 38 years in prison for defiling two primary school girls

Makenzi declines to appear before senators until case finalised

Makenzi and the other suspects will not appear before the committee until their case is determined.

Makenzi declines to appear before senators until case finalised

Makenzi declines to appear before senators until case finalized

The controversial pastor has been linked to the death of over 420 people inside Shakahola forest.

Makenzi declines to appear before senators until case finalized

EACC returns Sh1.2b grabbed marine reserve to Mijikenda elders and KWS

The anti-corruption agency has returned 31 acres of marine reserve worth Sh1.2 billion to the Kenya Wildlife Service and Mijikenda Kaya elders.

EACC returns Sh1.2b grabbed marine reserve to Mijikenda elders and KWS

New DPP outlines vision, defends Haji

New DPP defends his predecessor on the withdrawal of high-profile graft cases saying available evidence was insufficient to secure a conviction.

New DPP outlines vision, defends Haji

IPOA in the dark over police deployment to Haiti

Ipoa says it is worried that it will not be able to ensure the welfare of the officers who will be sent to Haiti.

IPOA in the dark over police deployment to Haiti

Koome decries lack of political goodwill to fight illicit cash flows

CJ Koome pointed out crypto-currencies, anonymous shell companies, and online marketplaces as few avenues harnessed to launder money and finance criminal enterprises

Koome decries lack of political goodwill to fight illicit cash flows

County government of Mombasa wins Sh2.5 billion case against LAPFUND

Judge accuses LAPFUND of failing to include, in its suit against the Mombasa county government, the employees whose rights are to be secured.

County government of Mombasa wins Sh2.5 billion case against LAPFUND

Man appeals sale of Sh13 million family house by stepmother

The applicant says the house was part of the inheritance left by his late father, Gora Ngwali, and is not meant for sale.

By 2 months ago

Man appeals sale of Sh13 million family house by stepmother

Coast leaders push for bigger stake in 2 ports

Nassir clarified that Coast leaders are not opposed to modernisation of the ports, but want to be part of the process to guarantee jobs for residents and a share of the revenue.

By 2 months ago

Coast leaders push for bigger stake in 2 ports

Coast leaders push for bigger stake as State plans to modernise, expand ports

Leaders want President William Ruto's government to be clear on how residents of the region will benefit from the planned modernisation and expansion of ports of Mombasa and Lamu.

By 2 months ago

Coast leaders push for bigger stake as State plans to modernise, expand ports

Oxygen plant expensive to maintain, says report

Sh14 million oxygen plant at Taita Taveta hospital not operational three years on. County spending extra cash to purchase oxygen from British Oxygen Company.

By 2 months ago

Oxygen plant expensive to maintain, says report

Clerics lead Coast protests against Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the right of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission to register. NGO Coordinating Board refused to register the outfit 10 years ago.

By 2 months ago

Clerics lead Coast protests against Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling

Court holds 66 Makenzi followers for 30 more days to allow probe

Both Kenya and South Sudan were using the match to prepare for the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in November.

By 2 months ago

Court holds 66 Makenzi followers for 30 more days to allow probe

Big boost as US agency imports food aid through the Lamu Port

The consignment of 64,589 bags of yellow split peas and 80,000 bags of sorghum is destined for the North Eastern region, Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps.

By 2 months ago

Big boost as US agency imports food aid through the Lamu Port

State imports 10,000 electric bikes, each to cost Sh160,000

Ruto said Kenya will from Monday host a high-level climate change conference in Nairobi as a champion of fighting global warming and combating carbon emissions.

By 2 months ago

State imports 10,000 electric bikes, each to cost Sh160,000

Mother-to-child HIV transmission high at 8.3 per cent

Between 2013 and 2022, the number of individuals receiving lifelong ARV treatment nearly doubled which has significantly enhanced the quality of life and curbed mortality rates.

By 3 months ago

Mother-to-child HIV transmission high at 8.3 per cent

Court revokes appointment of 38 officers by KPA board

Employment and Labour Relations Court judge Monica Mbaru said the appointment of 38 senior officers by KPA board could not be justified.

By 3 months ago

Court revokes appointment of 38 officers by KPA board

Reprieve as High Court suspends deregistration of Pastor Ezekiel's church

Pastor Ezekiel, through his lawyers, filed a certificate of urgency seeking to quash the deregistration of his church and also bar the Registrar of Societies from interfering its operations.

By 3 months ago

Reprieve as High Court suspends deregistration of Pastor Ezekiel's church

The pain of disinherited widows

In Tana River, like many areas, most widows are chased out of their matrimonial homes and asked to leave their children behind.

By 3 months ago

The pain of disinherited widows

Coastal counties urged to equip youth with green skills

It is estimated that Mombasa, which has mangrove cover of 3,700 acres has lost about 30 percent of the forest.

By 3 months ago

Coastal counties urged to equip youth with green skills

Changing Mombasa skyline reshapes coastal city

Imposing, magnificent high-rise buildings are lighting and changing the face of Mombasa’s skyline which for decades has been dotted with Swahili architectural houses.

By 3 months ago

Changing Mombasa skyline reshapes coastal city

Paul Makenzi, 28 co-accused to remain in custody for another 47 days

Court allows State to detain Paul Makenzi and 28 co-accused for another 47 days pending investigations; over 400 bodies recovered from Shakahola Forest so far.

By 3 months ago

Paul Makenzi, 28 co-accused to remain in custody for another 47 days

Shakahola Cult: ODPP says 65 survivors fit to stand trial

All the 64 survivors rescued from the Shakahola forest are fit to stand trial, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP).

By 4 months ago

Shakahola Cult: ODPP says 65 survivors fit to stand trial

Court reinstates KPA staff sacked in Sh89m scandal

Judge says board lacked legal capacity to summarily dismiss Anthony Muhanji over an alleged graft-related case.

By 4 months ago

Court reinstates KPA staff sacked in Sh89m scandal

Pastor Ezekiel withdraws case against the state on church closure

The evangelist, among other demands, seeks compensation for violation of his dignity, freedom of religion, expression, association and his right to administrative action.

By 4 months ago

Pastor Ezekiel withdraws case against the state on church closure

Makenzi to remain in custody for 30 days as wife freed

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and his followers will remain in custody for another 30 days pending investigations into the deaths of more than 300 people in Shakahola forest, Kilifi county.

By 4 months ago

Makenzi to remain in custody for 30 days as wife freed

We will increase school fees and scrap activities, warn principals

Teachers say delays in disbursement of capitation and rising cost of foodstuff worrying. Kessha says the government is yet to clear capitation for 2021 and 2022.

By 5 months ago

We will increase school fees and scrap activities, warn principals

Frustrations, shattered hopes for lead poisoning victims in Owino-Uhuru

The court had awarded them a compensation of Sh1.3 billion, offering a semblance of justice for their immense suffering. However, the appellate court overturned the verdict.

By 5 months ago

Frustrations, shattered hopes for lead poisoning victims in Owino-Uhuru

Blow to slum dwellers as court overturns Sh1.3b compensation

Nema had appealed the award by Justice Ann Omollo dated July 16, 2020, awarding over 3,000 residents from 580 homes the said amount.

By 5 months ago

Blow to slum dwellers as court overturns Sh1.3b compensation

Court orders arrest of activist charged with defaming Joho's family

Political activist Abdul Majid Ali Al Busayyid has been charged with defaming several leaders in Mombasa by linking them to graft.

By 5 months ago

Court orders arrest of activist charged with defaming Joho's family

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