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Willis Oketch

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

Committee chairman Musa Sirma said Thursday the programme was a key pillar of education, ensuring low dropout and higher transition in lower classes.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

KPA land worth Sh2.9 billion has been grabbed, committee reveals

KPA land worth Sh2.9 billion has been grabbed, committee reveals

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals

The county governments want an extra Sh29.5 billion from the exchequer to address striking doctors' grievances, procure and maintain medical equipment, and cover levies in the health sector.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals

MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

Nominated MP Jackson Kosgey said fertiliser scandal, increased cases of road accidents and cartels purporting to be agents of State officers were eating at the soul of the nation.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

Mombasa county Police Commander Stephen Matu said they have already arrested one suspect who is helping them with investigations.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo said Azimio leaders are prepared to join doctors in street protests in support of their demands if the Kenya Kwanza government cannot address their grievances.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

Good tides as Mombasa port revenues increase to Sh33.7 billion

KPA managing director Captain William Ruto said the revenue collected compared to Sh27 billion registered during the same period in 2023.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Good tides as Mombasa port revenues increase to Sh33.7 billion

South Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Cargo heading to South Sudan is piling up at the Port of Mombasa due to a dispute over a new mandatory tax.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

South Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Blow to tenants as NLC rejects historical land injustice claim

More than 10,000 Mombasa residents have built houses on land belonging to the descendants of former Coast rulers on what is referred to as tenants at will.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Blow to tenants as NLC rejects historical land injustice claim

Governor Nassir to impose Sh500 waste collection levy in Mombasa

The county will engage private companies to collect the garbage from all the households. However, the official could not indicate when the fee will take effect.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Governor Nassir to impose Sh500 waste collection levy in Mombasa

10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled

KNA has advised those interested in the plots put up for sale to apply for the same before April 1.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 6 months ago

10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled

Ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan shortlisted for High Court Judge post

Former IEBC chairman Issack Hassan is among the candidates shortlisted for High Court Judge posts by the Judicial Service Commission.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan shortlisted for High Court Judge post

25 ex-soldiers go into hiding after Court of Appeal deals them blow

Court of Appeal in Mombasa nullifies High Court judgment which had set them free. Judges declare judgment which set the ex-soldiers free following their appeal a nullity.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

25 ex-soldiers go into hiding after Court of Appeal deals them blow

Appeals court allows life sentence for soldiers who deserted duty

The Court of Appeal has quashed the decision by the High Court to release 25 ex-soldiers who were serving life imprisonment for deserting duty in 2007.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Appeals court allows life sentence for soldiers who deserted duty

Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy

Raila said that Azimio la Umoja was not opposed to the affordable housing policy butd disagreed with how the government was executing it without consultation.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy

Tenants move to court as NHC plans to demolish old houses

NHC officials held a closed-door meeting with the top security officers at the Coast ahead of the demolition scheduled for Saturday.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Tenants move to court as NHC plans to demolish old houses

Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila

Raila Odinga said the president's entire political career has been saved by the courts.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila

Mombasa port ranked second most efficient facility in Africa

Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto said Mombasa port has been ranked the second-best facility in the continent after Tangier port in Morocco.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Mombasa port ranked second most efficient facility in Africa

Mombasa port handles over 1.6m cargo containers in a year

Containers handled at Mombasa port this year rose to 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (Teus) compared to last year's 1,449 million Teus.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Mombasa port handles over 1.6m cargo containers in a year

Tanzanian firm building Sh19b gas facility at port

Taifa Gas is putting up the facility with a capacity of 30,000 tons at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone. Company says the investment will create 90,000 direct and indirect jobs.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Tanzanian firm building Sh19b gas facility at port

Dar, Djibouti choke with congestion as Mombasa Port comes to the rescue

According to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), some ships destined for Tanzania are now being diverted to Mombasa Port.

By Willis Oketch 9 months ago

Dar, Djibouti choke with congestion as Mombasa Port comes to the rescue

KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years

With assets totaling Sh338 billion, KPA is the fourth-largest State corporation. KPA to open an office in DRC to tap the transit cargo market in that country.

By Willis Oketch 9 months ago

KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

Bodies of two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials whose vehicle was swept away by floods at Ramisi bridge in Kwale have been recovered.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 9 months ago

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers

KPA has disowned businesswoman's documents. It says the oil belongs to a different company.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers

Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time

Kenya Primary School Heads Association (Kepsha) has asked the government to release free primary education funds before schools reopen in January.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time

Use mobile labs for JSS in remote areas, key State agency advises

Innovation has a chemical, gas cylinder, sink with taps, connected pipes and other required kits. Sepu offers to convert some existing classrooms to laboratories following the new set-up.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Use mobile labs for JSS in remote areas, key State agency advises

Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia called on the teachers to apply for promotions, saying interviews will start on December 4. She regretted that in the past the exercise attracted few applicants.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4

Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary

All P1 teachers heading primary schools will be promoted from grade C3 and above as principals of Junior Secondary Schools.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary

Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure

The teachers are meeting to redefine and drive positive change within the education sector, marking a transition away from the 8-4-4 education system.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure

Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto

KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the agency will also collect an annual levy of between Sh50 billion and Sh60 billion from each concessionaire for the use its berths and equipment.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto

Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase

The cost of clearing cargo from the Port of Mombasa will rise following a decision by customs agents to increase their fees.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase

Raila backs Ruto decision on ports services

KPA has floated international tender to concession services in Mombasa and Lamu ports. But Coast leaders have rejected plan, saying it is tantamount to selling key port services.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

Raila backs Ruto decision on ports services

26 former KDF men to know their fate

KDF accused the soldiers of deserting duty in 2007 and 2008 to work for the US security firms in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

26 former KDF men to know their fate

KPA workers reject plan to lease some services at Mombasa and Lamu ports

KPA managing director Captain William Ruto invited bids for leasing of Mombasa and Lamu port services to private players amid plans to establish a special economic zone.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

KPA workers reject plan to lease some services at Mombasa and Lamu ports

Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest

The outspoken cleric said Prophet Mohamed's teachings prohibit borrowing money that carries interest.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest

KRA, KPA to auction overstayed imported goods at Mombasa port

Abandoned imported goods are to be disposed of via auction or destruction depending on their state. Transit cargo with missing documents to be reshipped to the country of origin.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

KRA, KPA to auction overstayed imported goods at Mombasa port

KPA denies ports privatisation claims as CFSs lay their demands

Board chairman, Benjamin Tayari, yesterday said they were only leasing some services to boost efficiency at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu.

By Willis Oketch and Joackim Bwana 11 months ago

KPA denies ports privatisation claims as CFSs lay their demands

CJ appoints bench to check banks' power to sell defaulters' property

The judges appointed by CJ Koome to hear the application by a Mombasa businessman who wants the powers of banks to sell borrowers' property over defaulted loan checked.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

CJ appoints bench to check banks' power to sell defaulters' property

Bishop wants pastors to possess university degrees

United Methodist Church East Africa Bishop Daniel Wandambula said the rule will save Christians from being exposed to rogue clerics.

By Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Bishop wants pastors to possess university degrees

Pastor Ezekiel preaches on at a Sunday service despite government ban

Members of the church based at Mavueni in Kilifi County ignored the government ban and trooped in for the early morning for the service.

By Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Pastor Ezekiel preaches on at a Sunday service despite government ban

University students have nine days to apply for HELB

The deadline for students placed in universities to apply for the HELB is August 27.

By Willis Oketch 1 year ago

University students have nine days to apply for HELB

Importers drive cargo volumes up after waiting for budget

Most importers failed to place orders in May, which saw a lag in imports, while waiting for the government to reveal its fiscal policy in the budget.

By Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Importers drive cargo volumes up after waiting for budget

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