Willis Oketch

Whereabouts of British terror convict unclear as jail term ends

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-08 18:30:00

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.

Terror suspect Grant arrives in UK after deportation

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-09 17:23:51

British terrorist Jermain Grant was on Wednesday deported to his home country after completing his nine-year jail term in Kenya.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-29 19:40:00

The use of air to carry cargo especially the perishable type is fast being abandoned as traders embrace sea freight.

Industrialist Hasmukh Patel dies at 58

By Willis Oketch   2024-08-29 16:17:19

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.

The changing fortunes of Moi International Airport

By Willis Oketch   2024-09-11 18:27:19

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-09-13 09:00:00

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

Hospital to pay former nurse Sh4 million for misdiagnosis

By Willis Oketch   2024-09-15 14:40:35

The High Court has awarded a former nurse in Mombasa Sh4 million as compensation for misdiagnosis that left her with an irreversible condition

Kenya leads two other countries to fight crime on Lake Victoria

By Willis Oketch   2024-10-01 11:47:20

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-10-13 20:50:00

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-10-14 18:40:00

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

ODM is not in government; Raila

By Willis Oketch   2024-10-13 20:50:00

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

Delegates seek clarity on Raila, Ruto ties

By Willis Oketch   2024-10-16 04:25:00

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

Man who faked wife's suicide jailed 18 years for her killing

By Willis Oketch   2024-10-31 08:59:36

Mutua Mwanzia sentenced for staging wife’s murder as suicide in Mombasa

Koskei warns JSS heads over misuse of Sh54b capitation

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-05 23:35:54

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

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-07 20:55:00

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.

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

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-20 20:40:00

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.

How ocean alliances have shaped the shipping industry

By Willis Oketch   2024-11-28 13:30:00

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.

Ruto sustains onslaught against critics, defends SHA equipment project

By Willis Oketch   2024-12-06 20:00:00

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

Combating ivory and narcotics trafficking through Mombasa Port

By Willis Oketch   2024-12-12 11:13:44

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.

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

By Willis Oketch   2024-12-12 16:17:55

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