ODM is not for sale, Oburu says amid party auction claims

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has declared he will be on the presidential ballot if the party decides to go it alone during next year's general election.

By Willis Oketch 27 days ago

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Kwale man dies in guest room after night out with lover

A Kinango NG-CDF driver in Kwale county died in a guest room in Mombasa under mysterious circumstances.

By Willis Oketch 29 days ago

Mombasa inspectorate officers accused of harassing traders

Former Nyali MP Hezron Awiti has accused Mombasa County Inspectorate officers of harassing hawkers and carting away their property with impunity.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Former Nyali MP Awiti Bolo tells Nassir to rein in county askaris over hawker harassment

Awiti has challenged Mombasa Governor Nassir to come out and explain to the residents why his council askaris are harassing hawkers

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

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KPA introduces new tariffs at Mombasa and Lamu ports

The agents who had opposed the introduction of shore handling levies have now agreed to start paying the tariffs in question.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

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KPA board 'under pressure' to scrap plum general manager posts

Jobs for top Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) managers are under threat following the decision of the state to have them scrapped on the grounds that they are uneconomical.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Five accused of defrauding late tycoon TSS Sh8.7b set free

Mombasa Chief Magistrate Alex Ithukua said the five have no case to answer.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

AfDB to finance construction of Sh2b blue economy centre at TUM

The government will construct a Sh2 billion research and training facility on the blue economy at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM).

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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Why ODM leaders are clashing over Ruto's broad-based government

If Ruto hoped that the party's 20th anniversary would be his coronation to takeover the movement the late Raila Odinga painstakingly built, he was wrong.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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Ruto, Uhuru to attend ODM fete as debate over 2027 fate intensifies

An estimated 10,000 delegates came for the celebrations that brought brisk business to hotels and transport companies in Mombasa.

By Willis Oketch, Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Kenya pioneers coding lessons without computers

Kenya has scored a historic milestone in digital education - becoming the first country in Africa where students can learn coding even without computers.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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How move to SHA has divided teachers

Teachers are sceptical they will fall victim to the same problems Kenyans have been facing, and that is why they want to continue with Minet insurance.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

Sossion plotting to make comeback at Knut, claims Oyuu

Oyuu said the teachers want a leader with a clear strategy to bring food to the table for them.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

US-based Kenyan professor warns East African leaders against dictatorship

Ndiang'ui said what happened in Tanzania signaled a decisive shift in consciousness and public expectation over what they want.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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Stop 'two-term nonsense', Sifuna hits out at ODM

ODM has warned politicians against underrating the opposition following the death of its party leader Raila Odinga.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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Cause of aircraft accident that killed 11 in Kwale revealed

Witnesses said the aircraft hit a tree as it tried to return to the airport after takeoff. Operator of the aircraft said eight Hungarians, two Germans and a Kenyan pilot died.

By Willis Oketch and James Wanzala 3 months ago

Software engineer accused of aiding Al Shabaab recruitment in Kenya

Sharif, who appeared before Shanzu Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwacigi, is accused of recruiting fighters for the Somali-based Al Shabaab terror group.

By Willis Oketch 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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US joins Kenya in probe of Sh8.2 billion drug haul

The State will apply for 20 days to detain six crew members of the dhow MV Ighol who were seized 630 kilometres off the Kenyan coast with narcotics valued at Sh8.2 billion.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

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Sh8.2 billion drug bust: Who owns the haul?

Kenya Navy and Coast Guard intercept a vessel carrying 1,024kg of methamphetamine with six Iranian nationals aboard the stateless vessel, Mv Igol to be arraigned on Monday.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

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Devolution and land rights: Why Raila held sway in Coast for years

Raila Odinga held a firm grip on Coast politics for over two decades, largely due to his persistent push for land reforms, devolution, and human rights.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Mombasa residents hold street processions to mourn Raila

The residents, led by Lamu ODM chairperson Aisha Nizar lit the candles after the procession from Treasury Square under heavy police escort.

By Willis Oketch 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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Shylocks profit from fine print, unending charges, heartlessness

Kenyans listed with the Central Reference Bureau (CRB) for defaulting on a loan turn to shylocks who charge high interest for delayed payment.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Police officers bar faithful from accessing Mombasa Methodist Church

Hundreds of faithful got a rude shock on Sunday after they were barred by armed police officers from accessing Methodist Church in Changamwe, Mombasa

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

State urged to lift restrictions on drone deliveries

Restrictions on the use of drones has discouraged drone manufacturers from investing in the country.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

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Blow to KRA as court suspends new prices for small cars

The High Court in Mombasa has suspended the new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) that would lead to an increase in the prices of small cars commonly used by Kenyans.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Ruto dismisses his critics as prophets of doom

"Prophets of doom who see no good in our country and speak ill of our motherland must never succeed. We must be the generation that sets bold and ambitious goals," said Ruto.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

ODM wrangles spill into Mombasa Court as Mwamwiri fights ouster

Justice Ngaah directed that the matter be mentioned on September 17 after the Speaker and others have responded.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Nacada: Clergy must lead addiction fight

The director, Fredrick Ngugi, yesterday called on religious leaders to take a leading role in rehabilitating drug addicts across the country.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh, Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Nacada challenges religious leaders to join fight against drug abuse

Drug and alcohol abuse is on the rise in Mombasa and Nairobi, Nacada director Fredrick Ngugi has said.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Transporters decry delays at Mombasa port

Transports have decried delays in the evacuation of cargo from the Port of Mombasa, warning that the problem could spiral to a total gridlock at the facility.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Speaker Kingi's PAA, UDA clash over Magarini by-election

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi-led Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has declined UDA request not to field a candidate for the Magarini by-election on November 27.

By Olivia Odhiambo, Willis Oketch 5 months ago

PS denies money from e-Citizen platform accounts was stolen

PS Belio Kipsang has denied claims that the government has lost a substantial amount of money collected through the e-Citizen payment platform.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

IEBC receives petitions to recall four MPs, plans 23 by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received four petitions seeking the recall of four Members of Parliament.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

UK PM Starmer concerned with Kenyan police brutality

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised reports of recent police violence in Kenya during his meeting with President William Ruto in the United Kingdom last week.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

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Will Kingi, Ali and Jumwa exit sink Kenya Kwanza?

Kilifi North MP Owen Baya claimed Jumwa was a controversial leader when she served as Malindi MP and should not criticise them.

By Willis Oketch and Nehemiah Okwembah 6 months ago

Kenya has reached breaking point, U.S based human rights activist says

U.S.-based human rights activist Prof Peter Ndiang'ui has condemned police brutality against unarmed citizens during the 35th commemoration of Saba Saba.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

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Cut from the same cloth: US lecturer, his nephew ignite fight for justice in Kenya

In a letter dated June 29, Prof Ndiang'ui described the United Kingdom's decision to host the Kenyan president as "a betrayal of human rights and an insult to Kenyans."

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Joho leads Coast MPs in Ruto campaign

The political campaign was capped with fund drives for women and youth where Kindiki dished out huge amounts of money from President Ruto.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago