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Joackim Bwana

Kilifi court convicts two men for sexually assaulting 16-year-old

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-01 10:33:29

Two men were found guilty by a Kilifi court for gang-defiling a 16-year-old girl who was their neighbor and friend, with the court ruling based on strong evidence.

Court acquits seven foreigners in Sh1.3B heroin trafficking case

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-04 09:39:44

Six Pakistanis and an Iranian serving life imprisonment at Shimo la Tewa for trafficking of Sh1.3 billion worth of heroin have been set free after spending 11 years in jail.

Koskei wants firms to set aside budgets to deal with mental health challenges

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-05 00:00:00

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has urged companies to allocate dedicated budgets for mental health interventions, citing a growing number of cases in workplaces.

Kilifi LPG plant receives maiden consignment

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-05 10:31:44

The Kilifi LPG facility is expected to cushion Kenyans from high gas prices, according to Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi.

Court upholds dismissal of Kwale clerk

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-06 15:10:02

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application seeking the reinstatement of the assembly clerk following his termination from office six months after he was employed.

How State blew up Sh1.3b heroin case as convicts walk free after 11 years

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-08 00:00:00

Lawyers and judges said the destruction was "premature", adding that most probably the identity of the vessel owner could have been revealed, had it not been blown up. 

Ruto claims major gains in war against terrorism

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-13 06:00:00

President William Ruto on Thursday, said Kenya has made significant strides in the war on terror, despite a resurgence of attacks linked to Al-Shabaab in parts of the Coast and northern Kenya.

Mother charged with selling explicit videos of her own children

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-21 19:42:13

A mother was charged with recording explicit content involving her three underage children and selling the material to the AfroIntroductions website.

ARA loses bid to recover Sh27.4 million from Burundian firm

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-24 15:05:14

The High Court has dismissed the Assets and Recovery Agency (ARA) application to compel East Africa Group Limited, a Burundi construction firm, to forfeit Sh.27.4 million.

EPRA assures steady oil supply amid Iran-Israel conflict

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-26 13:26:22

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has said there is enough oil products to cushion the country against effects of the war between Israel and Iran. 

Bank ordered to pay KPA supplier Sh25m for loss of key tender

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-30 00:00:00

Kenya Haulage Agency Ltd accused Stanbic Bank Ltd of providing a bank bond of Sh250,000 valid for only 119 days instead of the agreed time, causing KPA to cancel the tender.

Tourism players root for open skies to boost tourist numbers

By Joackim Bwana   2025-06-30 06:00:00

Kenya Air Travel Agents has urged the government to allow more international flights into the country as they aim to hit the five million tourism mark by 2027.

KQ secures second route to the United Kingdom

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-01 06:00:00

National carrier, Kenya Airways will starting Tuesday fly to the United Kingdom through Gatwick Airport, after it secured the second entry.

Blow to Joho family as apex court cancels its KPA tender

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-01 06:00:00

The Supreme Court has cancelled a decision by the Kenya Ports Authority awarding Portside Freight Terminals Limited a tender to develop a second bulk grain handling facility at the port.

Supreme Court quashes Sh93 million award to a Malindi hotel

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-01 15:06:17

The Supreme Court has quashed Sh93 million award to Sea Star Malindi Limited for stopping the construction of a five-star hotel by Kenya Wildlife Services in 1997.

Coastal youths threaten to 'occupy' KPA to demand for jobs, tenders

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-01 16:47:33

Ruto signed a political agreement with PAA, promising the Coast people secure state jobs, an end to the squatter issue, and the revival of collapsed factories

Joho's brother files defamation suit over 'drug dealer' remarks

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-01 18:06:00

The defendant is accused of falsely claiming in a WhatsApp group that CS Joho and his brother, Abubakar, defrauded Mombasa County of over Sh40 billion. 

School to pay Sh86,400 for firing cleaner because of her age

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-03 14:00:00

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered Lions School to pay Sh86,400 to a 60-year-old cleaner for the wrongful termination of her employment contract during Covid-19.

Nakuru hospital ordered to pay sacked guard Sh339,304

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-06 06:57:36

The guard, Moses Limo, said the Nakuru Specialists Hospital did not pay him his April 2020 salary, underpaid him during his employment and denied him annual leave.

Revealed: Why Raila did not attend Albert Ojwang's burial

By Joackim Bwana   2025-07-07 14:22:04

A family member of slain teacher Albert Ojwang yesterday revealed that ODM leader Raila Odinga was advised not to attend his burial in Homa Bay because mourners were enraged.