The seven were arrested in March in Kilua waters alongside 61 migrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. Tanzanian authorities accused them of using a Kenyan fishing vessel to transport the migrants illegally.
By Bradley BosireSome participants also raised objections to taxes on betting winnings, saying such earnings are relied upon by many households as a source of income and should not be further reduced through additional deductions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDuring the raid, the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives also confiscated a Honda motorcycle, registration number KMGA 080F, which authorities believe was being used to facilitate the distribution and movement of narcotics within the region
By Chrispho OwuorThe prosecution noted that the witnesses will give evidence in support of the defence next week, marking a key stage in the trial that has drawn national attention due to the nature of the allegations involving children’s rights violations
By Chrispho OwuorThe convictions follow a lengthy legal process arising from fraudulent payments made between September 19 and October 7, 2016
By Chrispho OwuorGovernor Abdullswamad Sharrif Nassir directed that the exercise take effect immediately, covering all public and private learning institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and vocational training centres across the county.
By David AbonyoThe situation appeared more worrying at the Children’s Remand Home in Malindi, where MPs reported that children were living in poor conditions that fell below expected care standards.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOfficials drawn from Vocal Africa, Fast Action Business Community, Tuk Tuk Association, Boda Boda Association and Taxi Association said the new structure is unfair to residents and business operators who rely heavily on the channel for daily movement and trade.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a Thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy PS Fikirini Jacobs at Mnagoni Primary School grounds in Bamba, Ganze Constituency, Kilifi County, Ruto said the fencing project will protect villages that have long suffered invasions by wild animals from Tsavo Park.
By Samuel OtienoRuto further directed the Ministry of Interior, through Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, to fix gaps in the registration system and remove unnecessary requirements that slow down issuance of identity documents. He
By Rose AchiengThe Kenya Red Cross Society reports that Miliki, Majaliwa and Onido villages in Kipini West, Tana River County, are fully cut off, while Chalaluma village in Lamu County has also been isolated as floodwaters continue to expand across the region.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWitnesses described emotional scenes, construction activity, and police intervention as prosecutors build their case over deaths linked to the secluded compound.
By Chrispho OwuorThe ongoing operation has brought together Kenya Red Cross aqua divers, Beach Management Units, and local fishing boats familiar with the channel, all working jointly to scan the waters in a continuous effort to locate the missing persons.
By David AbonyoThe hearing followed a petition by Zedekiah Adika, who raised alarm over poor accessibility at facilities including Bima Towers, Uhuru na Kazi offices, Mombasa Law Courts, county offices and other state premises.
By Maureen Kinyanjui