Snake almost disrupts session at a Mombasa court

Mombasa,KENYA: A snake almost disrupted a court session at  Mombasa court on Thursday. The black mamba snake was spotted coiling on top of a courtroom door while proceedings were on creating panic among the people in courtroom. Senior Resident magistrate Martin Rabera was at the time presiding over a case when the snake was spotted. […]

Treasury yet to disburse remaining sh.77 bn to counties

Nairobi, KENYA: County governments are now blaming the national government for its delay in disbursing the remaining sh. 77 billion left from the last financial year of 2017/2018. The council is concerned that it is only 9 days to the end of the Financial Year and the county governments have not received their dues. During […]

Government cancels Sh 20M Brand Kenya contract with rugby union

Mombasa, KENYA: Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has canceled the Sh20m sponsorship for the national men’s rugby sevens team Shujaa. Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, the CS blamed the team for embarrassing the country by blocking ‘Make it Kenya’ brand during the last leg of the World Sevens Series held in Paris, France earlier this […]

Lamu police impound contraband sugar worth sh 0.4m

Lamu, KENYA: Lamu police have seized over 80 bags of contraband sugar in the first phase of a crackdown launched across the county on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The bags are equal to 4,025 Kilograms worth an estimated Sh.402,500. Five suspects have also been arrested. Addressing journalists in Lamu town on Thursday, Lamu county […]

The song that started the beef between Kiba and Simba (Diamond)

Bongo flava hit makers Diamond and Ali Kiba have clearly made a name for themselves in the continent of Africa and internationally. Just like most artists, the way to the top is not easy, it is marred with beef and diss tracks, some used as a way to remain relevant in the industry while some […]

Lack of market hampering expansion of fishing sector in Lamu

Lamu, KENYA: Lack of a common fish market for Lamu fishermen is hampering the expansion of the fishing sector. The fishermen have also cited poor transport as among the major reasons why they continue to incur millions in losses. Lamu East sub-county is especially considered a hub for fishing since a majority of the fisherfolk […]