Willis Oketch

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-05 23:35:54

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-07 20:55:00

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-20 20:40:00

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.

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-28 13:30:00

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.

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

By Willis Oketch   2024-12-06 20:00:00

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

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

By Willis Oketch   2024-12-12 11:13:44

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.

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

By Willis Oketch   2024-12-12 16:17:55

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

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

By Willis Oketch   2025-01-01 17:33:49

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2025-01-30 08:10:00

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.

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

By Willis Oketch   2025-02-03 07:00:00

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.

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

By Willis Oketch   2025-02-18 13:54:34

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

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

By Willis Oketch   2025-02-20 13:38:30

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

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

By Willis Oketch   2025-03-20 12:31:46

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

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

By Willis Oketch   2025-04-06 10:00:00

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

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

By Willis Oketch   2025-04-08 00:00:00

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

Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement

By Willis Oketch   2025-04-23 09:54:39

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

Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme

By Willis Oketch   2025-04-26 09:10:00

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2025-05-08 12:17:40

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.

Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports

By Willis Oketch   2025-05-12 11:07:40

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.

Concerns as Mombasa Island gradually turns into a residential city

By Willis Oketch   2025-05-20 15:29:09

Urbanisation worries rise as Mombasa Island shifts toward residential dominance.