Kelvin Karani

State seeks orders to deport Briton linked to 'White Widow'

By Kelvin Karani   2023-07-16 01:10:55

John Grant was accused with Samantha Lewthwaite alias the "White Widow,” the world's most wanted woman, who escaped the police dragnet in Mombasa in 2011.

My son was depressed when he murdered his grandmother

By Kelvin Karani   2023-07-21 08:03:41

Father alleges that his son was under medication and waiting for further tests at Port Reitz before being admitted to a rehabilitation centre.

Father sent child to buy burial shroud after killing wife, court told

By Kelvin Karani   2023-08-05 00:00:57

Her father handed her his mobile number and gave her his Mpesa number for her to withdraw money for the kafan. He informed her that he was thinking of killing himself.

Coast tycoon's widow demands Sh20m from her stepson for upkeep

By Kelvin Karani   2023-08-10 23:31:05

Regine told Justice Gregory Mutai that Haroon had refused to cooperate with her in the administration of the estate and enforcement of the judgment or orders delivered last year.

Mystery of engineer, 28, who set himself ablaze

By Kelvin Karani   2023-08-19 19:54:24

Gituhu joined Eldoret University in 2014 and graduated in 2021 with a degree in mechanical engineering. A former schoolmate said he was frustrated because he had not secured a job.

Why 'killer-cop' was reading Bible in court

By Kelvin Karani   2023-08-19 09:17:36

Ali, known for heroic fights against dreaded criminal gangs at the Coast, is facing double homicide charges.

Why MPs want Cuban doctors out of country

By Kelvin Karani   2023-09-15 17:08:44

Committee asks the government not to renew the contracts of the Cubans and have them go back to their country so their positions are taken by Kenyans.

Waive all visas for cruise ship tourists, says Nassir

By Kelvin Karani   2023-09-28 19:55:01

Players in the hospitality sector at the Coast are pushing for the implementation of an open skies policy to enable direct flights from tourism source markets to Mombasa.

Weed and muguka blamed for the rise in mental cases in Mombasa County

By Kelvin Karani   2023-10-15 08:33:38

There is a trend by Muguka sellers to give a free bag of muguka for each bag they sell. The drug is mixed with bhang thus leading to mental disorder.

Mombasa drug peddlers targeting school kids

By Kelvin Karani   2023-10-18 18:42:22

Muguka sellers offer a free bag for each bag they sell. The drug is mixed with bhang, leading to mental disorders.

CS Jumwa's life was in peril, witness tells court

By Kelvin Karani   2023-10-24 07:49:21

A police officer told the High Court in Mombasa that at least 10 bullets were shot at the home of ODM candidate Rueben Katana during the scuffle.

Hubby charged with killing wife over Instagram use

By Kelvin Karani   2023-10-30 01:34:02

Nuru's father described Awadh as deeply insecure regarding his wife's usage of the app and her tendency to boast about her growing number of followers.

Jola's body was moved from where he died, court told

By Kelvin Karani   2023-11-02 00:11:27

Jola was shot and killed at the corner of one of the houses at the homestead of ODM candidate Rueben Katana during the scuffle involving Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa, now a cabinet secretary.

Plan to concession ports amounts to privatisation, Thoya claims

By Kelvin Karani   2023-11-13 00:14:26

Mombasa Deputy Governor Francis Thoya has criticised President William Ruto for asserting that the Port of Mombasa is under concession.

PHOTOS: El Nino rains render Bamburi roads impassible

By Kelvin Karani   2023-11-18 12:20:30

The ongoing El Nino rains continue to wreak havoc across the country. So far, at least four people, including a KCSE candidate, have been killed by the floods.

38 suspects arrested in crackdown on shisha dens in Nyali

By Kelvin Karani   2024-01-14 19:46:55

The suspects, who comprised men and women, were allegedly caught smoking shisha at around 7:30 pm on Saturday night.

Preacher Paul Mackenzie and co-accused denied bond

By Kelvin Karani   2024-04-15 10:57:52

The Magistrate noted that the gravity of the 238 charges is that the possible outcome is a life sentence if they are found guilty

Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes

By Kelvin Karani   2024-05-16 14:11:44

A suitor who splashed corrosive liquid in a househelp's eyes, permanently damaging her eyesight, for turning down his advances will serve 30 years in jail.