Gachagua accuses police of laxity as 26,673 youths use injectable drugs
DP Gachagua said enforcement has been the biggest impediment in the fight against drugs at the Coast, with police officers claiming they could not act decisively.
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Gachagua accuses police of laxity as 26,673 youths use injectable drugs
Saccos' remittance down by over Sh2b in the last two years
CS Simon Chelugui said delayed or non–remittance of Sacco dues by county governments, universities, and other government agencies stands at over Sh3.5 billion.
By 23 days ago
Saccos' remittance down by over Sh2b in the last two years
Kenya's agricultural sector is underfunded, experts say
Agriculturists and lawmakers meeting in Mombasa on Friday said the country’s agricultural sector was underfunded, off track, and made no efforts to achieve the 2003 continental commitment.
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Kenya's agricultural sector is underfunded, experts say
Man to serve life sentence for defiling his daughter
A disgraced father from Kwale County has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his 13-year-old daughter in 2006.
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Man to serve life sentence for defiling his daughter
Kindiki declares Makenzi's church organised criminal group
The latest move by Prof Kindiki now puts the church in the same rank as Mombasa Republican Council MRC, Mungiki, Sungu Sungu and other proscribed criminal groups.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki declares Makenzi's church organised criminal group
Appointment of senior KPA employee quashed
Justice Monica Mbaru said the KPA employee was not qualified to hold the position of the Harbour Inspection Officer at the Port of Mombasa.
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Appointment of senior KPA employee quashed
Makenzi charged with child abuse and torture
Then main suspect in Shakahola massacre was charged alongside several parents. Controversial preacher and his followers have also been charged with terrorism, radicalization and murder.
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Makenzi charged with child abuse and torture
Eight charged with graft over Sh62 million KPA tender
Former Kenya Ports Authority Head of Procurement and Supplies Yobesh Oyaro and eight other people were charged with graft over the Sh62 million tender meant for disadvantaged group.
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Eight charged with graft over Sh62 million KPA tender
Makenzi, 93 associates deny 238 charges of manslaughter
Makenzi, Maweu and 93 others were charged with terrorism charges and radicalization at Shanzu Law Courts.
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Makenzi, 93 associates deny 238 charges of manslaughter
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Court revokes bond for Makenzi's wife, charges her with terrorism
The magistrate revoked Maweu’s bond and ordered that she be detained at the Shimo La Tewa Women Prisons until the court rules on whether she can be released on bail.
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Court revokes bond for Makenzi's wife, charges her with terrorism
Mama Ngina Girls relocates to Shanzu
Parents and teachers have over the years complained that Mama Ngina, which occupied one-acre, lacked space for expansion and that this affected enrollment.
By 2 months ago
Mama Ngina Girls relocates to Shanzu
Family pleads with IG to help trace abducted kin
Police reports indicate that Amin Alawi was abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday night from the restaurant where he was hanging out with friends.
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Family pleads with IG to help trace abducted kin
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Firm moves to court to stop State from acquiring Sh1b land
A private firm has moved to court to stop the government from subdividing 124.39 hectares of Kadzuni settlement scheme in Takaungu in Kilifi County for squatters.
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Firm moves to court to stop State from acquiring Sh1b land
Court halts arrest warrants against trader in Sh20 billion fraud case
Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku suspended the said warrants and allowed Mr Shivji to be produced before the court on December 18.
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Court halts arrest warrants against trader in Sh20 billion fraud case
Group turns pain of plastic waste into eco-friendly school furniture
The co-founders of the Twende Green Eco-cycle say the desks are comfortable but also 20 per cent cheaper than those made from timber.
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Group turns pain of plastic waste into eco-friendly school furniture
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.
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Mombasa floods: Gachagua accuses Nassir of 'sitting and waiting for help'
State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains
The national government has disbursed Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains and floods, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said.
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State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains
Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons
Businesswoman at the centre of the Sh17 billion oil deal has said she will honour summons by a parliamentary watchdog investigating the ownership dispute of the consignment.
By 4 months ago
Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons
Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court
Anne Njeri Njoroge, businesswoman linked to the Sh17b oil import dispute found safe days after her disappearance.
By 4 months ago
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.
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HR practitioners say firms lose staff due to poor pay, hostile environment
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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.
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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.
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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.
By 4 months ago
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).
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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).
By 4 months ago
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.
By 4 months ago
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.
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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.
By 4 months ago
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.
By 5 months ago
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.
By 5 months ago
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.
By 5 months ago
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.
By 5 months ago
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.
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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.
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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
By 5 months ago
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.
By 5 months ago
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 5 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.
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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.
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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 5 months ago
Oxygen plant expensive to maintain, says report
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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