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Willis Oketch

Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports

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.

Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports

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

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

Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme

Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme

Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement

Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

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

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

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

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

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

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

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

By 2 months ago

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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

By 2 months ago

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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.

By 3 months ago

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

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

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.

By 3 months ago

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

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

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.

By 4 months ago

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

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

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

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

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

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

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

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

By 2 months ago

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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

By 2 months ago

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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.

By 3 months ago

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

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

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.

By 3 months ago

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

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

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.

By 4 months ago

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

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

Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

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

Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

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

Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

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

By 2 months ago

Teacher to serve 25 years in jail for defiling minor

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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

By 2 months ago

Leaders oppose Kalonzo's choice of Mombasa Wiper official

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.

By 3 months ago

Standoff over Sh700 parking levy disrupts Mombasa port activities

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

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.

By 3 months ago

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

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

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.

By 4 months ago

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

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