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Willis Oketch

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

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.

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

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

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

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

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

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

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

By 2 months ago

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

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.

By 2 months ago

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

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

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.

By 2 months ago

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

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

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.

By 3 months ago

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

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

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

By 3 months ago

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila denied that ODM party had entered into any political marriage with President William Ruto.

By 3 months ago

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended the government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Indian firm Adani Holdings Limited.

By 3 months ago

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM is not in government; Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the ODM party has neither joined or entered any political alliance with President William Ruto.

By 3 months ago

ODM is not in government; Raila

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Raila Odinga's final phase of the campaign is intricate as Kisumu and Homa Bay governors affirmed as Party Leader and Chairperson of ODM respectively.

By 3 months ago

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Interior PS Raymond Omollo said the three countries sharing Lake Victoria have established a working group to monitor human trafficking, smuggling and other crimes on the lake.

By 4 months ago

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

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 4 months ago

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

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

Those who attempted to rescue the victims from the thickets of Shakahola encountered resistance from four men who were armed with machetes.

By 4 months ago

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

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

Demand for a cargo handling facility has gone up because Moi International Airport in Mombasa is handling more seafood, meat and horticulture from local traders.

By 4 months ago

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

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

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

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

By 2 months ago

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

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.

By 2 months ago

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

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

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.

By 2 months ago

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

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

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.

By 3 months ago

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

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

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

By 3 months ago

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila denied that ODM party had entered into any political marriage with President William Ruto.

By 3 months ago

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended the government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Indian firm Adani Holdings Limited.

By 3 months ago

Raila now sings Ruto's song defending JKIA-Adani deal

ODM is not in government; Raila

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga says the ODM party has neither joined or entered any political alliance with President William Ruto.

By 3 months ago

ODM is not in government; Raila

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Raila Odinga's final phase of the campaign is intricate as Kisumu and Homa Bay governors affirmed as Party Leader and Chairperson of ODM respectively.

By 3 months ago

Raila officially steps down from ODM roles to focus on AUC bid

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

Interior PS Raymond Omollo said the three countries sharing Lake Victoria have established a working group to monitor human trafficking, smuggling and other crimes on the lake.

By 4 months ago

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

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 4 months ago

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

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

Those who attempted to rescue the victims from the thickets of Shakahola encountered resistance from four men who were armed with machetes.

By 4 months ago

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

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

Demand for a cargo handling facility has gone up because Moi International Airport in Mombasa is handling more seafood, meat and horticulture from local traders.

By 4 months ago

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

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 5 months ago

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

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 5 months ago

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

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 5 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 5 months ago

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

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

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

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

By 2 months ago

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

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.

By 2 months ago

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

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

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.

By 2 months ago

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

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