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Baktash Akasha's son charged with robbery with violence

Akasha, who had no legal representation, denied the charges before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo. → Read More

Court allows detectives to detain terrorism suspects for seven days

Prosecution counsel Yassir Mohamed said the allegations against the respondents were grave and required adequate time. → Read More

A unique tourism affair of dining with giraffes

Nature lovers can enjoy picnics, host a party and meditate in the serene 70 acres Matengo forest that borders the Kaya Sacred Forest. → Read More

Sonko now sues Supreme Court for 'unfair conduct', seeks Sh50 million

Sonko said his right to be heard was irredeemably betrayed by the apex court not only due to considerations that were extraneous but manifest bias against him. → Read More

Mudavadi asks judges to speed up land cases to unlock Sh100b

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the delays at the lands registry have hurt investments. → Read More

Mudavadi: Government to audit state funded projects

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said his ministry in collaboration with other ministries and state departments will undertake the audir to ascertain value for tax payer’s money. → Read More

CS Mvurya calls for introduction of insurance in fisheries sector

Mvurya said it is necessary to have plans in place to mitigate the effects of climate change and other natural disasters that affect small-scale fishers and fish farmers. → Read More

Philomena Mwilu rejects claim that Judiciary is in bed with the State

Justice Mwilu said the Judiciary is an arm of the government that enjoys a symbiotic relationship with the Executive and the Legislature. → Read More

Court orders deadbeat dad to pay single mum, Sh1.2 million child support

The couple met in 2015, developed romantic relationship that resulted into a child. → Read More

Aisha Jumwa writes to DPP seeking to be witness in a muder case against her

Public Service CS nominee wants to be a witness in case following the 2019 incident. Judge asks defence team and prosecution to agree on the request, says court has no say. → Read More

CBC: Nurturing young minds on agri-business

The young minds are intrigued by the whole germination, nurturing and harvesting process to the entrepreneurship bit of farming. → Read More

DP Gachagua: No more arbitrary arrest of governors

Deputy president Rigathe Gachagua has assured governors that they will no longer face "arbitrary arrests and harassment" → Read More

Life imprisonment for sexual offenders unconstitutional, High Court rules

Life imprisonment of sexual offenders is unconstitutional; a Mombasa High Court has ruled saying convicts on life sentences are at liberty to petition High Court for mitigation and re-sentencing. → Read More

Guard tells Mombasa court he stole bedsheets meant for the poor because he's also poor

Security guard Stephen Munguti tells a Mombasa court he stole SDA church bedsheets meant for the poor because he is also poverty-stricken. → Read More

Buses charge extra Sh300 to change school travel dates

All buses had to cancel bookings of learners traveling back to upcountry schools. → Read More

ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

Locals happy that the election period was peaceful even up to the announcement of local leaders. → Read More

It's business as usual as traders back to work after elections

Vendors, cyber cafes, restaurants, banks and entertainment joints resumed operations to maximise profits as other businesses remained closed. → Read More

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

The four include a Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer and polling clerk. → Read More

Coast records high sexual violence cases as more victims speak out

Gender-based violence cases have increased from 1865 recorded last year to 4,477 cases reported as of June 2022. Kisauni, Likoni and Jomvu sub-counties are the areas with prevalent cases of SGBV. → Read More

Incomes dwindle as ebbing plastic wastes clog fish breeding, tourist attraction sites

Waste washed ashore from Malaysia, Comoros. No documentation and data on ships dumping at sea. → Read More