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Willis Oketch

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 2 months ago

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

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

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

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

By Willis Oketch 2 months ago

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 months ago

Lawyers recount attacks on magistrates in courtrooms

S. Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Cargo heading to South Sudan is piling up at the Port of Mombasa due to a dispute over a new mandatory tax.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

S. Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Omar endorses Kenga to vie in Magarini by-election on UDA ticket

The East Africa Legislative Assembly MP told ODM leaders to brace for a grueling battle once the by-election date is officially declared.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Omar endorses Kenga to vie in Magarini by-election on UDA ticket

Knut demands 114,000 teachers to be promoted

Knut Secretary General Collins Oyuu said some teachers have stagnated in one grade for 17 years.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Knut demands 114,000 teachers to be promoted

Nassir's quest to levy trucks inside the port run into headwinds

The truck owners have sued KPA, Mombasa County, and the Attorney General to overturn the new levy of Sh700 on commercial vehicles entering Mombasa Port and its extensions.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Nassir's quest to levy trucks inside the port run into headwinds

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

Committee chairman Musa Sirma said Thursday the programme was a key pillar of education, ensuring low dropout and higher transition in lower classes.

By Willis Oketch 5 months ago

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

Nassir said the Sh8,000 charged on a lorry of miraa or muguka entering the county will remain in force.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

KPA boss said ship's arrival with 60,000 metric tons so far the largest consignment of bulk fertiliser was proof of Kenya's dedication to positioning Lamu as a logistic hub in the region.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

KPA land worth Sh2.9 billion has been grabbed, committee reveals

Parliamentary committee says 17 parcels of land are either idle or lacking title deeds.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

KPA land worth Sh2.9 billion has been grabbed, committee reveals

Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals

The county governments want an extra Sh29.5 billion from the exchequer to address striking doctors' grievances, procure and maintain medical equipment, and cover levies in the health sector.

By Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Counties demand Sh29.5 billion to implement doctors CBA, equip hospitals

MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

Nominated MP Jackson Kosgey said fertiliser scandal, increased cases of road accidents and cartels purporting to be agents of State officers were eating at the soul of the nation.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

Mombasa county Police Commander Stephen Matu said they have already arrested one suspect who is helping them with investigations.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo said Azimio leaders are prepared to join doctors in street protests in support of their demands if the Kenya Kwanza government cannot address their grievances.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

Good tides as Mombasa port revenues increase to Sh33.7 billion

KPA managing director Captain William Ruto said the revenue collected compared to Sh27 billion registered during the same period in 2023.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

Good tides as Mombasa port revenues increase to Sh33.7 billion

South Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Cargo heading to South Sudan is piling up at the Port of Mombasa due to a dispute over a new mandatory tax.

By Willis Oketch 7 months ago

South Sudan cargo pile up in Mombasa as agents reject levy

Blow to tenants as NLC rejects historical land injustice claim

More than 10,000 Mombasa residents have built houses on land belonging to the descendants of former Coast rulers on what is referred to as tenants at will.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Blow to tenants as NLC rejects historical land injustice claim

Governor Nassir to impose Sh500 waste collection levy in Mombasa

The county will engage private companies to collect the garbage from all the households. However, the official could not indicate when the fee will take effect.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Governor Nassir to impose Sh500 waste collection levy in Mombasa

10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled

KNA has advised those interested in the plots put up for sale to apply for the same before April 1.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 8 months ago

10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled

Ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan shortlisted for High Court Judge post

Former IEBC chairman Issack Hassan is among the candidates shortlisted for High Court Judge posts by the Judicial Service Commission.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Ex-IEBC boss Issack Hassan shortlisted for High Court Judge post

25 ex-soldiers go into hiding after Court of Appeal deals them blow

Court of Appeal in Mombasa nullifies High Court judgment which had set them free. Judges declare judgment which set the ex-soldiers free following their appeal a nullity.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

25 ex-soldiers go into hiding after Court of Appeal deals them blow

Appeals court allows life sentence for soldiers who deserted duty

The Court of Appeal has quashed the decision by the High Court to release 25 ex-soldiers who were serving life imprisonment for deserting duty in 2007.

By Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Appeals court allows life sentence for soldiers who deserted duty

Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy

Raila said that Azimio la Umoja was not opposed to the affordable housing policy butd disagreed with how the government was executing it without consultation.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 9 months ago

Raila calls for inclusive approach on new levy

Tenants move to court as NHC plans to demolish old houses

NHC officials held a closed-door meeting with the top security officers at the Coast ahead of the demolition scheduled for Saturday.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Tenants move to court as NHC plans to demolish old houses

Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila

Raila Odinga said the president's entire political career has been saved by the courts.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Judiciary saved Ruto's political career, says Raila

Mombasa port ranked second most efficient facility in Africa

Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto said Mombasa port has been ranked the second-best facility in the continent after Tangier port in Morocco.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Mombasa port ranked second most efficient facility in Africa

Mombasa port handles over 1.6m cargo containers in a year

Containers handled at Mombasa port this year rose to 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (Teus) compared to last year's 1,449 million Teus.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Mombasa port handles over 1.6m cargo containers in a year

Tanzanian firm building Sh19b gas facility at port

Taifa Gas is putting up the facility with a capacity of 30,000 tons at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone. Company says the investment will create 90,000 direct and indirect jobs.

By Willis Oketch 10 months ago

Tanzanian firm building Sh19b gas facility at port

Dar, Djibouti choke with congestion as Mombasa Port comes to the rescue

According to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), some ships destined for Tanzania are now being diverted to Mombasa Port.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

Dar, Djibouti choke with congestion as Mombasa Port comes to the rescue

KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years

With assets totaling Sh338 billion, KPA is the fourth-largest State corporation. KPA to open an office in DRC to tap the transit cargo market in that country.

By Willis Oketch 11 months ago

KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

Bodies of two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials whose vehicle was swept away by floods at Ramisi bridge in Kwale have been recovered.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers

KPA has disowned businesswoman's documents. It says the oil belongs to a different company.

By Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers

Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time

Kenya Primary School Heads Association (Kepsha) has asked the government to release free primary education funds before schools reopen in January.

By Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time

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