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 20 days 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 22 days 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 25 days 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 25 days 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 29 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

US lecturer urges UK not to host President Ruto

A US-based lecturer has written to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him not to host President William Ruto, citing a contradiction with Britain's professed democratic values.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

Kuppet cancels strike push on pledge of talks

Kuppet has suspended a strike notice issued last month after the Teachers Service Commission called for talks on Wednesday.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

Why principals want school fees reviewed after every three years

Headteachers say move will be in line with the current economic trends in the country. Principals vow to embrace flexibility, creativity while implementing senior school pathways.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

CS: Kenya set to meet ideal teacher-to-pupil ratio

Dr Ogamba said, currently, the ratio stands at 1:29, but the government is working to bridge this gap and achieve the international standard.

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

Grade 10 transition to dominate head teachers annual conference

Uncertainty over the subjects in senior secondary school and capitation are among issues expected to dominate this year's secondary school heads conference.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Used car importers challenge KRA's new tax formula

Used car traders have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Mombasa to stop the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) new tax rule on imported cars from taking effect on July 1.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Victims families still grieving as traders struggle to rebuild recoup losses

Five people were killed and over 50 injured in Mombasa during the protests. Some businesses are yet to reopen while some buildings still bear the scars.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Two Air Force officers die after military aircraft crashes in Kwale

Two Kenya Air Force officers killed after a military aircraft crashes in Viramboni village, Kwale, investigations ongoing, Commissioner Stephen Orinde says.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

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Court's 14 rules for suspects' safety in custody

A High Court Judge in Mombasa spelt out 14 rules to be implemented in police cells to ensure the safety and rights of suspects in remand pending trial.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

American scholar recalls last moment with Prof Ngugi

Even in the last hours of his life, Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o kept on emphasizing the importance of mother tongue and advised members of his community not to forget writing in Gikuyu.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect

The iconic artificial elephant tusks along Moi Avenue, one of the major tourist attraction sites in the port city of Mombasa, are on the verge of collapsing due to lack of maintenance.

By Joackim Bwana, Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Investor embroiled in legal battles over Galana Kulalu land arrested

The director of Sahal Agro-Holdings Limited, who is embroiled in a fierce legal battle over a 100,000-acre parcel of land at Galana Kulalu, was arrested on Friday.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Man charged with stealing property worth Sh6.9 million from employer

Police in Mombasa have arrested an employee of a company in Changamwe on suspicion he stole the company's property worth Sh6.9 million.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Concerns as Mombasa Island gradually turns into a residential city

Urbanisation worries rise as Mombasa Island shifts toward residential dominance.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports

In macadamia-rich regions, such as Meru and Embu, some farmers are reportedly fetching as much as Sh130 per kilo through direct sales to licensed processors.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

AI Integration in public service won't cost jobs, assures deputy head Gathecha

Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha has assured civil servants that the integration of Artificial Intelligence into public administration will not render them jobless.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme

The Malindi high court has ordered the Ministry of Lands officials not to reduce any acreage of land which was allocated to 177 squatters at Kidutani in Mtwapa, Kilifi county.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement

Kenya prioritises the Lapsset corridor to facilitate Ethiopia's shipments.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Blame game over sinking Mombasa building

At the scene of the sinking building, the notice board with details of the designer and architecture was removed on Wednesday night, pointing to a conspiracy to cover up the crime.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 5 months ago

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Signs of cover-up as blame shifts over collapsed Mombasa building

A partner of the firm that designed the 11-storey building brought down by soldiers in Mombasa is the county architect who stamps all building plans before they are approved.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Questions as KDF brings down teetering 11-storey building

Mombasa City was a ghost town for seven hours after residents were evacuated to allow for the demolition of a condemned 11-storey building by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

Just last week, Mombasa Police Commander Maxwel Gogo revealed that at least 100 suspected gang members, including street children, had been arrested since Monday.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday declared ODM party will field a presidential candidate in the next elections.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

The controversial sh700 port parking fees imposed on each truck entering the Port of Mombasa by the Mombasa County government have been dropped.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

The High Court has jailed a teacher for 25 years for defiling a 10-year-old minor at Ufunu Academy in Kisauni Mombasa.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

A section of Wiper supporters at the Coast have opposed Kalonzo Musyoka's endorsement of businessman Dr John Chamia as the Mombasa branch chairman.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

The Road Haulers Association (RHA) is opposed to the new levy and has vowed to rally its members not to pick cargo from the port starting Monday.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago