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High Court orders Mombasa County to pay lawyer Sh30 million dues

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-06 11:56:26

The High Court has ordered Mombasa County to pay more than Sh30 million owed to an advocate who rendered legal services for the devolved unit for nine years.

CFSs lose battle over KPA's revised tarrif book

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-07 12:11:45

Petitioners sought to compel KPA to undertake meaningful stakeholder consultation, impact assessment, and cost-benefit analysis before introducing or revising tariffs.

Ousted Majority Leader granted reprieve in court

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-14 10:54:30

The High Court in Mombasa has temporarily stopped the removal of Athman Mwamwiri as Leader of Majority in the Mombasa County Assembly.

How CCTV footage saved man from 15-year jail term

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-14 11:41:30

The convict, Hussein Sheikh, was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Francis Kyambia to 15 years in prison on January 12, 2024.

Union to pay Sh16.4m to family of employee shot dead outside offices

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-14 12:00:00

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case seeking to stop paying Sh16.4 million to the family of an employee shot dead outside DWU offices by unknown assailants.

Makenzi told his followers Jesus would not return because they were 'unclean'

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-16 06:00:00

Chief Inspector Peter Kamau told Justice Diana Mochache that Makenzi told his followers Jesus was not coming because they were unclean, and that they had to fast and die to meet him.

Turkish billionaire detained in Mombasa over terror funding investigation

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-17 09:05:00

Elsek Osman, a Turkish refugee in Kenya for 20 years with investments worth Sh6 billion, was arrested on January 13 at Mtwapa following a road incident.

Makenzi's pointman confesses to killing 191 people in Shakahola massacre

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-19 08:00:00

In a shocking confession, Enos Amanya, who was a grave digger, entered a plea bargain with the prosecution and admitted to the 191 charges of murder.

Why you need to think twice before taking antibiotics from local pharmacies

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-22 11:48:42

The Doctors said that minor bacterial and viral infections have become resistant to drugs because of the misuse of antibiotics.

Turkish billionaire to remain in custody over alleged link to terrorism

By Joackim Bwana   2026-01-27 16:30:34

Turkish billionaire Elsek Osman and Gokmen Sandikci will be held for five more days to allow the state to comb through their laptops and phones over alleged terrorism link.

Turkish billionaire opposes 'defective terror charges'

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-03 00:00:00

The defence team of Kilifi-based Turkish billionaire Elsek Osman has opposed what they term ‘defective terrorism charges’ the State intends to level against him.

Warrant of arrest issued against billionaire Joginder Singh in Sh400m land case

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-04 08:20:00

Joginder Singh is accused of selling prime family property in Mombasa town.

Over 200 start-ups empowered with finance, tax compliance literacy

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-04 12:53:04

Over 200 emerging businesses in Mombasa’s waste management and eco-tourism sectors receive negotiated tax compliance to support growth.

Turkish billionaire in the soup for slapping Wajir governor

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-07 09:20:00

During the heated confrontation, Elsek unleashed two hot slaps on the cheeks of a man who later turned out to be Wajir governor Ahmed Abdullahi.

Turkish billionaire accused of slapping Wajir governor now faces terror charges

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-06 12:30:00

On February 4, Elsek was charged with being a member of the Harakat Al-Shabaab Mujahedeen terror group. He denied the charges and was released on a Sh1 million bond with a Kenyan surety.

Port union boss to pay Sh2.4m for defaming KPA general manager

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-08 07:00:00

The Chairman of Dock Workers Union Simon Sang has been ordered to pay sh2.4 million for defaming a former Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) general manager.

Mombasa WhatsApp group leadership dispute ends up in High Court

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-10 13:53:52

The administration of a Mombasa-based Luo WhatsApp group, Nyikwa Ramogi Ajwan'g, has ended up in the High Court over a leadership dispute.

Project reduces maternal and baby deaths in three counties

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-13 00:00:00

Mombasa, Kisii and Makueni counties have registered a significant reduction in maternal and newborn deaths over the last three years due to improved emergency health care.

Indian envoy tours Coast SEZs amid increased investment

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-18 12:04:46

The Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika toured the Coastal Special Economic Zones corridor to inspect the multi-billion emerging industrial opportunities.

Shakahola massacre: Makenzi's right-hand man pleads guilty to manslaughter charges

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-20 15:15:58

Enos Amanya, who said he was a gravedigger and Makenzi's security man, entered a plea bargain with the prosecution and entered a plea of guilty before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku.