Joackim Bwana

Businesswoman linked to Sh17b oil import resurfaces, appears in court

By Joackim Bwana   2023-11-14 20:05:25

Anne Njeri Njoroge, businesswoman linked to the Sh17b oil import dispute found safe days after her disappearance.

Businesswoman in oil import conflict pledges to honour House summons

By Joackim Bwana   2023-11-17 20:52:51

Businesswoman at the centre of the Sh17 billion oil deal has said she will honour summons by a parliamentary watchdog investigating the ownership dispute of the consignment.

State disburses Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains

By Joackim Bwana   2023-11-21 18:48:43

The national government has disbursed Sh10 billion to counties hard hit by El Nino rains and floods, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said.

Mombasa floods: Gachagua accuses Nassir of 'sitting and waiting for help'

By Joackim Bwana   2023-11-22 07:46:51

The national government has disbursed Sh10 billion to counties hard-hit by El Nino rains and floods, according to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Group turns pain of plastic waste into eco-friendly school furniture

By Joackim Bwana   2023-12-02 17:48:49

The co-founders of the Twende Green Eco-cycle say the desks are comfortable but also 20 per cent cheaper than those made from timber.

Court halts arrest warrants against trader in Sh20 billion fraud case

By Joackim Bwana   2023-12-06 22:48:58

Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku suspended the said warrants and allowed Mr Shivji to be produced before the court on December 18.

Most major roads in Mombasa prone to accidents - study

By Joackim Bwana   2023-12-15 14:48:28

93 percent of deaths over the same period were pedestrians, motorcyclists, tricyclists, and pedal cyclists, with pedestrians alone accounting for about half of the reported fatalities.

Firm moves to court to stop State from acquiring Sh1b land

By Joackim Bwana   2023-12-27 20:26:54

A private firm has moved to court to stop the government from subdividing 124.39 hectares of Kadzuni settlement scheme in Takaungu in Kilifi County for squatters.

Family pleads with IG to help trace abducted kin

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-06 15:55:26

Police reports indicate that Amin Alawi was abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday night from the restaurant where he was hanging out with friends.

Mama Ngina Girls relocates to Shanzu

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-11 20:01:28

Parents and teachers have over the years complained that Mama Ngina, which occupied one-acre, lacked space for expansion and that this affected enrollment.

Court revokes bond for Makenzi's wife, charges her with terrorism

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-19 16:50:11

The magistrate revoked Maweu’s bond and ordered that she be detained at the Shimo La Tewa Women Prisons until the court rules on whether she can be released on bail.

Makenzi, 93 associates deny 238 charges of manslaughter

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-23 18:38:35

Makenzi, Maweu and 93 others were charged with terrorism charges and radicalization at Shanzu Law Courts.

Eight charged with graft over Sh62 million KPA tender

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-24 18:13:00

Former Kenya Ports Authority Head of Procurement and Supplies Yobesh Oyaro and eight other people were charged with graft over the Sh62 million tender meant for disadvantaged group.

Makenzi charged with child abuse and torture

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-26 16:32:20

Then main suspect in Shakahola massacre was charged alongside several parents. Controversial preacher and his followers have also been charged with terrorism, radicalization and murder.

Appointment of senior KPA employee quashed

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-26 20:01:56

Justice Monica Mbaru said the KPA employee was not qualified to hold the position of the Harbour Inspection Officer at the Port of Mombasa.

Kindiki declares Makenzi's church organised criminal group

By Joackim Bwana   2024-01-31 19:09:07

The latest move by Prof Kindiki now puts the church in the same rank as Mombasa Republican Council MRC, Mungiki, Sungu Sungu and other proscribed criminal groups.

Man to serve life sentence for defiling his daughter

By Joackim Bwana   2024-02-01 16:50:18

A disgraced father from Kwale County has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his 13-year-old daughter in 2006.

Kenya's agricultural sector is underfunded, experts say

By Joackim Bwana   2024-02-04 19:37:40

Agriculturists and lawmakers meeting in Mombasa on Friday said the country’s agricultural sector was underfunded, off track, and made no efforts to achieve the 2003 continental commitment.

Saccos' remittance down by over Sh2b in the last two years

By Joackim Bwana   2024-02-24 17:56:06

CS Simon Chelugui said delayed or non–remittance of Sacco dues by county governments, universities, and other government agencies stands at over Sh3.5 billion.

Gachagua accuses police of laxity as 26,673 youths use injectable drugs

By Joackim Bwana   2024-02-27 20:51:42

DP Gachagua said enforcement has been the biggest impediment in the fight against drugs at the Coast, with police officers claiming they could not act decisively.