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Willis Oketch

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 22 days ago

Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme

Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement

Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement

By Willis Oketch 25 days ago

Blame game over sinking Mombasa building

Blame game over sinking Mombasa building

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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

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

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 1 month 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 1 month ago

Questions as KDF brings down teetering 11-storey building

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 1 month ago

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

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 1 month ago

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

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 1 month ago

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

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 2 months ago

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

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 3 months ago

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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 3 months ago

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

Muturi hits out at Kuria as 8,000 interns' contracts expire

Muturi said his Moses Kuria, "usurped imaginary powers" to stop employment in the public service, adding that the PSC was an independent body that should be left to do its job.

By Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Muturi hits out at Kuria as 8,000 interns' contracts expire

Senior IEBC official killed in robbery attack

IEBC Kilifi County Election Manager, Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, was on Sunday night attacked and killed in a violent robbery at her home in Utange, Mombasa.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Senior IEBC official killed in robbery attack

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

South Sudan-bound cargo is stuck at Mombasa port following a disagreement between South Sudan Revenue Authority and importers over which currency should be used to pay taxes.

By Willis Oketch 4 months ago

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Kenyan man held at Guantanamo Bay back home

A Kenyan who has been in detention at the United States' Guantanamo Bay in Cuba for nearly two decades after he was linked to terrorism arrived in Mombasa on Tuesday.

By Willis Oketch and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Kenyan man held at Guantanamo Bay back home

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

A Liberian-flagged ship has been detained at the Port of Mombasa following a warrant of arrest issued by the High Court.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

In the last seven years, Kenyan and global security agencies have recorded significant victories in the war against narcotics, ivory, and rhino horns through Kenya's manned and unmanned ports.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

President William Ruto yesterday sustained an assault against those spreading news about the controversial Social Health Authority (SHA) equipment tender.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

Importers also benefited since the cost of shipping went down. Now the alliance is s coming to an end both liners will renew their competition.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

Traders upbeat about Israel's new canal project to lower import costs

The Suez Canal is inaccessible due to Houthi rebels targeting ships off Yemen. Cost of importing goods from Europe to Mombasa has tripled, from Sh72,450 to Sh289,800 per ton.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Traders upbeat about Israel's new canal project to lower import costs

Headteachers lay down tough demands over pay, promotion

Primary school heads demand recognition as principals, call for pay rise, career progression. Kepsha urges government to address teacher recruitment and resource allocation issues.

By Willis Oketch and Nehemiah Okwembah 6 months ago

Headteachers lay down tough demands over pay, promotion

Why 15,000 primary school heads want to be elevated to principals

Over 15,000 head teachers meeting in Mombasa have called for a change in the education sector's job grading system to allow gradual progression to the Chief Principal post.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Why 15,000 primary school heads want to be elevated to principals

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has warned head teachers in junior secondary and primary schools against misuse of Sh54 billion.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Misuse of biblical verses in Gachagua impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Parliament saw lawmakers turn to the bible as proponents and opponents interpreted the scriptures to suit their arguments

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Misuse of biblical verses in Gachagua impeachment trial

Unexpected moves mark Ruto coast tour, Mashujaa fete

In stark contrast to his past visit, President Ruto did not have any public engagements; his access was restricted, and his address was limited to the written English speech.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Unexpected moves mark Ruto coast tour, Mashujaa fete

Taarab, Sengenya dances magic at Mashujaa Day fete

The rich culture of the nine sub-tribes of the Mijikenda people, Waswahili, and Arabs, punctuated by folk songs, poems, and dances dominated the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale.

By Bernard Onyari and Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Taarab, Sengenya dances magic at Mashujaa Day fete

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila denied that ODM party had entered into any political marriage with President William Ruto.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended the government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Indian firm Adani Holdings Limited.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM is not in government; Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the ODM party has neither joined or entered any political alliance with President William Ruto.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

ODM is not in government; Raila

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Raila Odinga's final phase of the campaign is intricate as Kisumu and Homa Bay governors affirmed as Party Leader and Chairperson of ODM respectively.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Interior PS Raymond Omollo said the three countries sharing Lake Victoria have established a working group to monitor human trafficking, smuggling and other crimes on the lake.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

The High Court has awarded a former nurse in Mombasa Sh4 million as compensation for misdiagnosis that left her with an irreversible condition

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

Shakahola 'deadly' fast: Witness tells court rescuers faced threats from armed men

Those who attempted to rescue the victims from the thickets of Shakahola encountered resistance from four men who were armed with machetes.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Shakahola 'deadly' fast: Witness tells court rescuers faced threats from armed men

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

Demand for a cargo handling facility has gone up because Moi International Airport in Mombasa is handling more seafood, meat and horticulture from local traders.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

Mombasa came to a standstill on Sunday as thousands of residents and leaders paid their last respects to a leading businessman and philanthropist in the Coast region.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

Coast businessman with heart of gold spent billions per year on the poor

Industrialist and philanthropist Hasmukh Patel alias Hasu might be gone, but his contribution to transforming lives will remain etched in the minds of residents.

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Coast businessman with heart of gold spent billions per year on the poor

From air to sea: Kenya makes new turn in its export plans

The use of air to carry cargo especially the perishable type is fast being abandoned as traders embrace sea freight.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

From air to sea: Kenya makes new turn in its export plans

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

Hasmukh Patel, also known as Hasu, an industrialist and philanthropist who owned Mombasa Cement, has died, according to a statement from family spokesperson Imtiaz Sayani.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation

British terrorist Jermain Grant was on Wednesday deported to his home country after completing his nine-year jail term in Kenya.

By Willis Oketch 9 months ago

Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

Jermain Grant was to be extradited to UK after completing his nine-year jail term yesterday but Embassy says he is still under Kenyan authorities, while Prisons sources said he had left Kamiti.

By Willis Oketch 9 months ago

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

Oparanya: I'm ready to serve in President Ruto's government

Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has said he will resign as ODM deputy party leader after vetting for the Cabinet Secretary position.

By Willis Oketch 9 months ago

Oparanya: I'm ready to serve in President Ruto's government

Mombasa port records 85 per cent increase in export cargo

Exports through Mombasa Port have gone up by 85 per cent this year.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Mombasa port records 85 per cent increase in export cargo

School heads to be grilled over usage of funds

Parliamentary committees will invite school principals to answer queries on finances.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

School heads to be grilled over usage of funds

Lawyers recount attacks on magistrates in courtrooms

Lawyer Ngacaku Ngakui described last week's incident at Makadara Law Courts where a magistrate was shot and injured as a sad occurrence.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

Lawyers recount attacks on magistrates in courtrooms

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