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Judge cancels sale of Mombasa postal land
The High Court in Mombasa has nullified the sale of public land in Mombasa belonging to Postal Corporation of Kenya that was fraudulently sold to private developers.
By 13 days ago
Judge cancels sale of Mombasa postal land
Mangrove restoration boost income, health in Kwale's Majoreni village
The rays of the setting sun cast long shadows of the boys playing football on the white sand. At a distance women and men are busy planting or tending to the mangrove trees.
By 14 days ago
Mangrove restoration boost income, health in Kwale's Majoreni village
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How family has been pushed in Sh10 million debt after SHA falls short for daughter's brain tumour
Rose Akinyi has been admitted to several hospitals, including Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Aga Khan, Mombasa Hospital, Bomu Hospital, and Coast General Hospital
By 16 days ago
How family has been pushed in Sh10 million debt after SHA falls short for daughter's brain tumour
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CS Tuya loses bid to stop Sh1m award to a soldier she sacked
A soldier unlawfully sacked for allegedly stealing his boss's bicycle has won a case against Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya at the Supreme Court.
By 18 days ago
CS Tuya loses bid to stop Sh1m award to a soldier she sacked
Supreme Court upholds Kingi's election as Senate Speaker
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition to annul the election of  Amason Kingi as Speaker of the Senate.
By 19 days ago
Supreme Court upholds Kingi's election as Senate Speaker
Mbadi blames unfair ratings for rising loan costs
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said that unfair and ill-informed credit ratings by foreign agencies have driven up Kenya’s borrowing costs.
By 22 days ago
Mbadi blames unfair ratings for rising loan costs
Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say
Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament.
By 21 days ago
Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say
Activist sues Nema for allowing tycoon to construct wall on wetland
An activist has filed a case against the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) for issuing a licence to a Mombasa tycoon to develop a boundary wall on a wetland.
By 22 days ago
Activist sues Nema for allowing tycoon to construct wall on wetland
SC Ogamba: State agencies' reforms to save tax payers sh6.3 billion
Yesterday, Cabinet Secretary of Education Julius Ogamba yesterday said that as of January 2025, State corporations had pending bills amounting to Sh94.45 billion.
By 28 days ago
SC Ogamba: State agencies' reforms to save tax payers sh6.3 billion
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Police officer fired after gun went off while drunk to get five-year salary
This is after the High Court in Nairobi ordered the National Police Service (NPS) to pay the said officer his full salary dues since his termination in 2021.
By 1 month ago
Police officer fired after gun went off while drunk to get five-year salary
Orthodox tea to fetch better earnings
Prices at the auction have been affected in recent years by U.S. sanctions
By 1 month ago
Orthodox tea to fetch better earnings
Court stops rice importation amid tender dispute
The High Court in Mombasa has temporarily stopped a State agency from importing 250,000 metric tonnes of grade one rice over a tendering dispute with 17 rice importers.
By 1 month ago
Court stops rice importation amid tender dispute
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How a signature cost businessman car after accident
A businessman hired his car to a customer but failed to sign him a standard agreement clause, making him liable for loss and damage in case of an accident.
By 1 month ago
How a signature cost businessman car after accident
Father sues Kiambu High School over drug test that 'embarrassed' son
The student was suspended for allegedly smoking bhang.
By 1 month ago
Father sues Kiambu High School over drug test that 'embarrassed' son
Mystery as missing man found dead in Mombasa police toilet, 486km from home
Simon Warui was detained at the Mombasa Central Police Station on Thursday.
By 1 month ago
Mystery as missing man found dead in Mombasa police toilet, 486km from home
Chirchir decries road deaths, directs agencies to act
Transport CS Davis Chirchir said that lack of proper signage and painting of bumps is among the leading causes of road crashes in the country
By 1 month ago
Chirchir decries road deaths, directs agencies to act
Ruto assures investors, lays ground for Sh65b textile plant
President William Ruto has assured investors of economic stability as a Sh65 billion textile plant set base in Vipingo, Kilifi County.
By 1 month ago
Ruto assures investors, lays ground for Sh65b textile plant
Court bars arrest, prosecution of late tycoon's son over land dispute
The High Court has stopped the arrest and prosecution of the son of the late billionaire Jaswant Singh over the alleged fraudulent sale of a Sh400 million land in Mombasa.
By 1 month ago
Court bars arrest, prosecution of late tycoon's son over land dispute
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WhatsApp trail exposes Makenzi's deadly 'move to Shakahola'
Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi’s extracted WhatsApp messages have revealed how he urged his followers to abandon their homes and retreat to the Shakahola forest.
By 1 month ago
WhatsApp trail exposes Makenzi's deadly 'move to Shakahola'
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Supreme Court: IEBC has trust deficit
The Supreme Court has raised concern about the eroded public trust in the electoral commission, attributing it to decades of politicisation of the electoral process.
By 1 month ago
Supreme Court: IEBC has trust deficit
Shape AI narrative at workplace, HR managers urged
Zamara Group Chief Executive Sundeep Raichura said the future of work cannot be about technology alone, but also people-driven.
By 1 month ago
Shape AI narrative at workplace, HR managers urged
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How Makenzi's cult robbed man entire family
Gandi said he buried 12 family members including wife, two sons and grandchildren. He said only one grandson survived the doomsday sect and he is now raising him.
By 1 month ago
How Makenzi's cult robbed man entire family
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Sh400m fraud case: Tycoon's nephew ordered to appear in court 'on crutches or ICU bed'
The late Jaswant left multi-billion-dollar estates that have been the subject of protracted dispute between his three sons and the sons of his brothers. 
By 1 month ago
Sh400m fraud case: Tycoon's nephew ordered to appear in court 'on crutches or ICU bed'
Prison boss dismisses Makenzi's food poison claims
The officer in charge of Shimo la Tewa Maximum Prison has dismissed claims of a food and water poisoning attempt on the controversial preacher Paul Makenzi.
By 1 month ago
Prison boss dismisses Makenzi's food poison claims
Kenya faces shortage of physicians as NCD among kids in Nairobi rise, experts say
Dr Mohamed of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) said that currently in Kenya, one physician handles over 10,000 patients.
By 1 month ago
Kenya faces shortage of physicians as NCD among kids in Nairobi rise, experts say
Makenzi embarks on hunger strike in prison for fear of poisoning
Through his lawyer, Lawrence Obonyo, Makenzi said that he is paranoid and is unable to eat after the incident.
By 1 month ago
Makenzi embarks on hunger strike in prison for fear of poisoning
Trading of Orthodox tea to debut at Mombasa Auction
Orthodox tea will now be offered at the Mombasa Tea Auction, Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) Chief Executive Willy Mutai has said.
By 2 months ago
Trading of Orthodox tea to debut at Mombasa Auction
Court orders fresh hearing of AIC Narok Town Church leadership dispute
Bishop Nyakul told Justice Charles Kariuki that they are the legitimate leaders of the AIC Narok Town Church.
By 2 months ago
Court orders fresh hearing of AIC Narok Town Church leadership dispute
Man faces charges of fraudulently selling Mombasa tycoon's Sh400m land
A nephew of the late Mombasa tycoon Jaswant Dhanjal has been accused of fraudulently selling a prime piece of land valued at Sh400 million that was to be shared among his five cousins.
By 2 months ago
Man faces charges of fraudulently selling Mombasa tycoon's Sh400m land
Court orders Wajir county to grant medic study leave
A court has ordered Wajir County Government to release its medical officer to pursue studies at the University of Nairobi so that he can be promoted.
By 2 months ago
Court orders Wajir county to grant medic study leave
Mombasa family in bitter court battle over Sh10m Kizingo estate property
US army man Malik Saggaf’s widow insists she solely acquired property using terminal benefits compensation. Court dismisses Malik’s brother Mohammed’s appeal.
By 2 months ago
Mombasa family in bitter court battle over Sh10m Kizingo estate property
CJ Koome tells Parliament to respect judiciary decisions despite linkages
Justice Koome said that at an institutional level the arms of government can engage; however, decisional independence must always remain sacrosanct.
By 2 months ago
CJ Koome tells Parliament to respect judiciary decisions despite linkages
Tea agency asks Mombasa County officials to waive Sh7,000 levy on tea ferrying trucks
TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai said that in every 21,000 kilos being ferried to Mombasa, farmers lose Sh0.5 of their bonus to Mombasa County.
By 2 months ago
Tea agency asks Mombasa County officials to waive Sh7,000 levy on tea ferrying trucks
Chief Registrar of Judiciary cannot fire judges, apex court rules
The apex court stated that the powers to sack or interdict magistrates lie with the Judicial Service Commission.
By 2 months ago
Chief Registrar of Judiciary cannot fire judges, apex court rules
Who bears the right to bury a loved one when kin fight over the body?
The Mombasa Law Courts last week declined to decide the final resting place for UK tycoon Roy Veevers whose kin is fighting to have him buried in the UK or Mombasa.
By 2 months ago
Who bears the right to bury a loved one when kin fight over the body?
Physicians call for cross-border partnership to combat health challenges
The Kenya Association of Physicians President Erick Njenga, raised concerns over increased complex health challenges that have continued to plague the continent.
By 2 months ago
Physicians call for cross-border partnership to combat health challenges
County sounds alarm over rising fire incidents
Manyala said the incidents were linked to faulty electrical wiring, overloaded outlets, unsafe gas cylinder, and poor compliance with fire safety rules.
By 2 months ago
County sounds alarm over rising fire incidents
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UK tycoon Veevers to be buried after 11 years
The late UK tycoon Roy Veevers will finally be laid to rest after the court ruled there was no foul play in his mysterious death 11 and a half years ago.
By 2 months ago
UK tycoon Veevers to be buried after 11 years
Timeless Properties Limited loses seafront land in Mombasa
The state university said the suit was created after the receding of the sea level, which portion forms part of the seafront of its property.
By 2 months ago
Timeless Properties Limited loses seafront land in Mombasa
Widow gets back house sold by fraudster claiming to be her son
Ms Ali told the court that her late husband, Patrick Nzuki, was the registered owner of the suit property
By 2 months ago
Widow gets back house sold by fraudster claiming to be her son
Empowerment loans helping women power businesses
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By Nanjinia Wamuswa
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