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Joackim Bwana

From plastic to desks: Mombasa youth-owned start ups feted for turning trash to cash

Twende Eco Green has produced over 20 eco-desks to be supplied to a school in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

From plastic to desks: Mombasa youth-owned start ups feted for turning trash to cash

Accountants oppose new tax on bread, motor vehicles in Finance Bill 2024

Accountants oppose new tax on bread, motor vehicles in Finance Bill 2024

Wetang'ula asks ICPAK to advise MPs on budgeting

Wetang'ula asks ICPAK to advise MPs on budgeting

You cannot silence Raila over support for AU post, Kalonzo tells Kenya Kwanza

You cannot silence Raila over support for AU post, Kalonzo tells Kenya Kwanza

Women fault church over silence on GBV cases increase

Wolap Kenya Patron Evangeline Karimi said the church has been conspicuously silent over rising cases of murder of women.

Women fault church over silence on GBV cases increase

Complaints over high cost, charging of electric vehicles

High prices and maintenance costs are the biggest hindrance to the country's transition from fuel to electric-powered vehicles, say transport stakeholders.

Complaints over high cost, charging of electric vehicles

Port of Lamu receives ship-to-shore gantry cranes worth over Sh4b

The three ultra-modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes worth over Sh4 billion that will boost the operations at the second commercial port.

Port of Lamu receives ship-to-shore gantry cranes worth over Sh4b

Mudavadi: State agencies favour monopolies that keep high prices

PCS Musalia Mudavadi says some have made it extremely difficult for competition to thrive in the country by protecting particular players.

Mudavadi: State agencies favour monopolies that keep high prices

Mining budget jumps to Sh4b as counties get Sh6.9b in royalties

The government has increased the mining budget from Sh136 million to Sh4 billion as the industry seeks to distribute Sh6.9 billion in mining royalties to 32 counties.

Mining budget jumps to Sh4b as counties get Sh6.9b in royalties

Mvurya urges varsities to offer mining, blue economy courses

Mvurya said that there is a challenge in expertise for geo-survey and ground truthing, sampling and testing of minerals.

Mvurya urges varsities to offer mining, blue economy courses

Agency accuses lawyers of failure to remit clients money

NLAS said they have received numerous complaints from accident victims accusing their lawyers of going silent on the court awards.

Agency accuses lawyers of failure to remit clients money

Patients struggle with huge medical bills amidst doctors' strike

A human rights organisation has raised concerns over the exorbitant medical bills patients face at private hospitals following the ongoing doctors' strike.

Patients struggle with huge medical bills amidst doctors' strike

Court dismisses Anne Njeri's Sh17b diesel claim against KPC

Judge says diesel consignment never arrived and was not aboard motor tanker. He says cargo the claimant and defendants were fighting over was not the same.

By 2 months ago

Court dismisses Anne Njeri's Sh17b diesel claim against KPC

Joho: I'm most devoted, deserve to succeed Raila

Hassan Joho now says he deserves to take over the party due to his devotion.

By 2 months ago

Joho: I'm most devoted, deserve to succeed Raila

Governor Nassir summoned over contempt in multi-billion property suit

The High Court in Mombasa has summoned Mombasa Governor Abdul Swamad Nassir to appear in court to show cause why he should not be committed to six months in jail

By 2 months ago

Governor Nassir summoned over contempt in multi-billion property suit

KPC loses Upper Hill land to Judiciary

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has lost a claim to an acre of land in Upper Hill Nairobi after the High Court ruled that it belonged to the Judiciary

By 2 months ago

KPC loses Upper Hill land to Judiciary

Breakthrough: After years of struggle, woman opens factory in Mombasa

Using the little money she had saved from selling women's sandals while on campus, Akinyi opened the Roak Swahili Wear shoe factory.

By 2 months ago

Breakthrough: After years of struggle, woman opens factory in Mombasa

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.

By 2 months ago

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 3 months 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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 3 months 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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

Makenzi, 93 associates deny 238 charges of manslaughter

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.

By 4 months ago

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 4 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.

By 4 months ago

Family pleads with IG to help trace abducted kin

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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 6 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 6 months ago

Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court

Women fault church over silence on GBV cases increase

Wolap Kenya Patron Evangeline Karimi said the church has been conspicuously silent over rising cases of murder of women.

Women fault church over silence on GBV cases increase

Complaints over high cost, charging of electric vehicles

High prices and maintenance costs are the biggest hindrance to the country's transition from fuel to electric-powered vehicles, say transport stakeholders.

Complaints over high cost, charging of electric vehicles

Port of Lamu receives ship-to-shore gantry cranes worth over Sh4b

The three ultra-modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes worth over Sh4 billion that will boost the operations at the second commercial port.

Port of Lamu receives ship-to-shore gantry cranes worth over Sh4b

Mudavadi: State agencies favour monopolies that keep high prices

PCS Musalia Mudavadi says some have made it extremely difficult for competition to thrive in the country by protecting particular players.

Mudavadi: State agencies favour monopolies that keep high prices

Mining budget jumps to Sh4b as counties get Sh6.9b in royalties

The government has increased the mining budget from Sh136 million to Sh4 billion as the industry seeks to distribute Sh6.9 billion in mining royalties to 32 counties.

Mining budget jumps to Sh4b as counties get Sh6.9b in royalties

Mvurya urges varsities to offer mining, blue economy courses

Mvurya said that there is a challenge in expertise for geo-survey and ground truthing, sampling and testing of minerals.

Mvurya urges varsities to offer mining, blue economy courses

Agency accuses lawyers of failure to remit clients money

NLAS said they have received numerous complaints from accident victims accusing their lawyers of going silent on the court awards.

Agency accuses lawyers of failure to remit clients money

Patients struggle with huge medical bills amidst doctors' strike

A human rights organisation has raised concerns over the exorbitant medical bills patients face at private hospitals following the ongoing doctors' strike.

Patients struggle with huge medical bills amidst doctors' strike

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