Police kill suspected gang members who attacked traders in Mombasa
Two people suspected to be members of a gang in Kisauni, Mombasa County, were yesterday shot dead by the police.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Police kill suspected gang members who attacked traders in Mombasa
Raila promises to lower electricity cost and boost trade
The ODM leader outlined projects he would prioritise in the region if he ascends to power.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Raila promises to lower electricity cost and boost trade
Raila hints at Azimio la Umoja zoning areas to bag more seats
Raila said ODM would delay its primaries until all outfits keen to join the Azimio La Umoja bandwagon have signed a political pact.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Raila hints at Azimio la Umoja zoning areas to bag more seats
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Raila, Kalonzo meet over breakfast
ODM leader Raila and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held a brief meeting over breakfast in Mombasa today.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Raila, Kalonzo meet over breakfast
Raila arrives back today, heads to Coast for rallies
ODM leader Raila Odinga is today expected to arrive in the country from India, and head to the Coast for a four-day tour of the region.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Raila arrives back today, heads to Coast for rallies
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Kengeleni, only proof of struggle against slavery 170 years ago
Mackinon Market was the main ivory and slave market. Mombasa Old port was the exit point for the slaves.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Kengeleni, only proof of struggle against slavery 170 years ago
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Father to terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial
Police reports indicated that Salim Rashid had a pending terror-related case before the magistrate’s court in Kwale before he disappeared in 2020.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Father to terror suspect happy his son is alive, calls for fair trial
Judicial officer, Mombasa tycoons drawn into Nyali school land row
A judge and some Mombasa tycoons are among 14 private developers allegedly allocated public land in Mombasa.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Judicial officer, Mombasa tycoons drawn into Nyali school land row
KDF, GSU officers sent to Lamu as two more killed
On Friday last week, four police officers were killed in an explosion at Milihoi area in Mkunumbi on the Garsen-Lamu road.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
KDF, GSU officers sent to Lamu as two more killed
Matiang’i warns politicians as four policemen killed in Lamu
Kenya’s military has been battling an Al Shabaab offshoot, Jeshi la Ayman, believed to be operating from Boni Forest.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Matiang’i warns politicians as four policemen killed in Lamu
China grants Kenya Sh51b, signs six agreements to boost trade
Kenya and China have signed six bilateral agreements that will facilitate trade between the two nations key among the export of avocado...
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
China grants Kenya Sh51b, signs six agreements to boost trade
Security operation after six killed
Lamu County Commissioner Samson Macharia said the raiders attacked the sleepy village about 4am on Monday morning.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Security operation after six killed
Let us teach junior secondary, primary school teachers tell TSC
TSC said only teachers who scored a mean grade of C+ in KCSE would be promoted to teach in secondary schools.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Let us teach junior secondary, primary school teachers tell TSC
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We won't lower entry grades for teacher training, says TSC
Teachers without a mean grade of C+ and above will not be allowed to teach in secondary schools even if they get degrees.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
We won't lower entry grades for teacher training, says TSC
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Get ready for toughest academic year, teachers and learners told
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha said teachers would be critical to the successes of the exams and taming cases of arson attacks in schools.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Get ready for toughest academic year, teachers and learners told
Ruto promises Coast Sh100b economic zone
Ruto has promised to end the perennial squatter problem and construct a Sh100 billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to spur economic growth.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Ruto promises Coast Sh100b economic zone
ODM leader takes break from campaign rallies for three-day rest in Mombasa
Raila said he had not held talks with any political grouping since the Azimio la Umoja event.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
ODM leader takes break from campaign rallies for three-day rest in Mombasa
Raila Odinga takes vacation after heavy political week
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga arrived in Mombasa on Tuesday afternoon for a three-day vacation.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Raila Odinga takes vacation after heavy political week
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Kahawa chungu: The Middle East beverage taken in coastal streets
Mombasa main streets like Haile Selassie Avenue, Moi Avenue and Karisa Maitha road in Kisauni are dotted with street coffee joints.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Kahawa chungu: The Middle East beverage taken in coastal streets
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Leven House: The anti-slavery base that hosted Dr Krapf
German missionary who lived in the iconic house is credited with establishing the first churches and schools at the Coast.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Leven House: The anti-slavery base that hosted Dr Krapf
Four police officers to know their fate in Briton's murder case
Four police officers have been charged with the murder of Alexander Monson while he was at Diani police station in Kwale County.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Four police officers to know their fate in Briton's murder case
Court declares laws barring foreigners from owning land unconstitutional
Petitioners claimed that Parliament acted illegally by passing the amendment without public participation.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Court declares laws barring foreigners from owning land unconstitutional
Noordin Haji alleges plot to kick him out of office as row with DCI soars
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has alleged a plot to kick him out of office by a clique in the government.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Noordin Haji alleges plot to kick him out of office as row with DCI soars
Haji alleges plot to kick him out of office as row with Kinoti escalates
Another petition has also been lodged by businessman Francis Njeru citing interference in a land case.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Haji alleges plot to kick him out of office as row with Kinoti escalates
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Ruto: I am ready to face-off with Raila in free and fair polls
Deputy President William yesterday complained about people he accused of weakening the ruling Jubilee Party to rally behind a 'project'...
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Ruto: I am ready to face-off with Raila in free and fair polls
Kenya to meet Saudi Arabia over mistreatment of workers
Two governments would sign a bilateral agreement on laws governing the employment of Kenyan immigrants in Saudi Arabia.
By Willis Oketch 2 years ago
Kenya to meet Saudi Arabia over mistreatment of workers
Raila’s grand march to State House begins
Five Coast governors endorsed ODM leader Raila Odinga, say his past record speaks for him.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Raila’s grand march to State House begins
Don't fall for false promises ahead of elections, youth told
Joe Mucheru equated the leaders with colonialists who used the Bible and the gun to take away African’s wealth.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Don't fall for false promises ahead of elections, youth told
IEBC to list six million new voters next month
IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said the exercise will be carried out in all the 47 counties.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
 IEBC to list six million new voters next month
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From Old Town, Mombasa, to Vigilance House: The evolution of Kenya police
We trace the history of the police force to NMK in Mombasa, where it was first established over 100 years ago.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
From Old Town, Mombasa, to Vigilance House: The evolution of Kenya police
House watchdog probes KPA overtime payments
In 2017, KPA capped overtime payment for its workforce at 30 per cent of the employee’s salary.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
House watchdog probes KPA overtime payments
UK eases entry rules for Kenyans seeking to work in the country
Labour CS Chelugui says the first batch of nurses to leave the country for UK soon.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
UK eases entry rules for Kenyans seeking to work in the country
Woman discovered dead in bus that she’d travelled in
Salma Yusuf had travelled from Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County to Mombasa.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Woman discovered dead in bus that she’d travelled in
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Old Kilindini road known for gold jewellery slowly losing its glitter
Most of the goldsmiths arrived in Mombasa 400 years ago to venture into the business of exchanging gold with money.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Old Kilindini road known for gold jewellery slowly losing its glitter
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Buildings that housed Kenya's first court standing 121 years on
From Nkurumah Road, Ndia Kuu Street, and Hinaway Road roundabout, the three monuments habour interesting tales.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Buildings that housed Kenya's first court standing 121 years on
Kalonzo says Raila owes him no political debt in race for top seat
Kalonzo has in the past insisted that he had a deal with Raila to back him in the 2022 presidential race.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Kalonzo says Raila owes him no political debt in race for top seat
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Raila Odinga tour rekindles Joho's succession race
Joho has been eyeing the ODM ticket to run for presidency in the 2022 General Election.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Raila Odinga tour rekindles Joho's succession race
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Chairmanless KPA to have no MD soon
Dock Workers Union Secretary General Simon Sang warned that the absence of a chairman and CEO might create a crisis, which could stall operations.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Chairmanless KPA to have no MD soon
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Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river
The family was planning to bury a banana trunk on Sunday before they were informed of an abandoned body
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river
Family to bury banana trunk in grave of wife whose body 'vanished'
An ancient Mijikenda ritual will be performed at the open grave of Fatma Mwero, whose body disappeared on Monday night.
By Willis Oketch 3 years ago
Family to bury banana trunk in grave of wife whose body 'vanished'
Shippers call on government to allocate incentives for sea freight
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Kenya confirms two new Mpox cases, total rises to 12
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