Willis Oketch

Azimio ready to join doctors in demonstrations, says Kalonzo

By Willis Oketch   2024-04-01 19:52:16

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.

Gang attacks woman, razes business premise

By Willis Oketch   2024-04-03 16:36:59

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-04-17 19:57:47

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-05-08 16:42:34

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-05-11 19:30:06

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

Boost for Lapsset as Ethiopia imports fertiliser via Lamu port

By Willis Oketch   2024-05-13 03:39:22

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.

Nassir refuses to bow to pressure on miraa, muguka

By Willis Oketch   2024-05-20 13:00:19

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

NG-CDF committee rejects bid to scrap school feeding programme

By Willis Oketch   2024-05-23 15:10:45

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-05-26 00:02:08

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.

Knut demands 114,000 teachers to be promoted

By Willis Oketch   2024-06-01 20:38:46

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-06-03 15:23:09

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-06-16 20:46:49

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

Lawyers recount attacks on magistrates in courtrooms

By Willis Oketch   2024-06-17 20:47:16

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

School heads to be grilled over usage of funds

By Willis Oketch   2024-06-29 19:42:51

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

Mombasa port records 85 per cent increase in export cargo

By Willis Oketch   2024-07-14 21:16:57

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-07-29 18:04:06

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

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-10 11:43:46

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.

Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-09 17:28:32

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-29 19:38:06

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

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-29 17:44:28

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.