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Mombasa Cement wins Sh4.2 billion insurance claim against Kenindia

The High Court has ordered Kenindia Assurance to pay Mombasa Cement Sh4.2 billion in an insurance dispute over a collapsed silo and related loss of profits dating back to 2012.

By Joackim Bwana 2026-08-26 14:32:38

Mombasa Cement wins Sh4.2 billion insurance claim against Kenindia

Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nino rains

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2026-08-26 06:00:00

Court allows Kilifi County to table new evidence in former DG's Sh6.3 million allowance case

Fawzia Omar told Justice Monica Mbaru that his late husband was never paid his house allowance dues from 2013 to 2017 when he served as the deputy governor.

By Joackim Bwana 2026-08-21 12:19:43

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Pandya Hospital ordered to pay Sh6m over child's amputated arm

Pandya Memorial Hospital has been ordered to pay Sh6.03 million after a court found it liable for negligence that led to the amputation of a child’s right arm.

By Joackim Bwana 2026-08-19 13:56:30

Pandya Hospital ordered to pay Sh6m over child's amputated arm

From homes to public transport, schools and hotels: The bedbug menace

Bedbug infestations are causing growing concern across Kenya, with incidents reported on public transport, in homes, schools, offices and hotels, exposing gaps in hygiene and pest-control measures.

By Joackim Bwana 2026-08-18 12:20:27

From homes to public transport, schools and hotels: The bedbug menace

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ACK bishop asks bereaved family to reject Ruto's Sh500,000 donation, terming it evil

The bishop said he had spoken to God, who had shown him a vision and revelation that the donation was evil and the family should reject and return it.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2026-08-15 13:50:00

ACK bishop asks bereaved family to reject Ruto's Sh500,000 donation, terming it evil

Port workers elect new leaders in union polls

Former docker Abubakar Mohamed Abdillahi is the new Dock Workers Union (DWU) general secretary.

By Patrick Beja 2026-08-15 10:38:57

Port workers elect new leaders in union polls

Kaya elders clash over alleged brokers and destruction of sacred forest

Revered Kaya elders from Kaya Fungo Giriama in Kaloleni Sub-County in Kilifi County have traded accusations over what they termed 'brokers within their midst.'

By Bernard Sanga 2026-08-13 17:19:54

Kaya elders clash over alleged brokers and destruction of sacred forest

Aisha Jumwa's UDA exit splits Kaya elders in Kilifi

Major divisions have emerged among Kaya elders in Kilifi following Aisha Jumwa's exit from the ruling UDA party.

By Marion Kithi 2026-08-08 16:19:42

Aisha Jumwa's UDA exit splits Kaya elders in Kilifi

Acute water shortage hits Malindi as Sh23m power bill disrupts supply

Acute water shortage has hit Malindi for more than a week due to an unpaid electricity bill by Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA), with public facilities and hotels worst hit.

By Marion Kithi 2026-08-06 15:42:02

Acute water shortage hits Malindi as Sh23m power bill disrupts supply

Cane farmers in Kwale County gear up for sh66 million pay as KISCOL revives plant

The Sugar cane farmers in Kwale County are set to receive Sh66 million in outstanding arrears as Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) gears up for reopening after nine years of closure.

By Joackim Bwana 2026-08-05 12:50:00

Cane farmers in Kwale County gear up for sh66 million pay as KISCOL revives plant

Lamu drug trafficker to serve 10 years in jail or pay Sh5 million

A magistrate's court in Lamu has fined Sh50 million or, in default, sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment after convicting him of trafficking narcotic drugs.

By Kelvin Karani 2026-08-03 15:33:00

Lamu drug trafficker to serve 10 years in jail or pay Sh5 million

Scholarships, skills training lift over 3,000 students, youth and women in Kilifi

More than 500 students, 1,500 young people and 1,200 women in Kilifi have gained scholarships, skills training and business support through community development programmes.

By David Njaaga 2026-07-30 14:15:00