Mombasa lobby group withdraws petition challenging county’s budget process
Mombasa, KENYA: The Local Empowerment for Good Governance(LENGGO) on Thursday withdrew a petition it had filed at the Mombasa High Court challenging the budgeting process of Mombasa county government. LENGGO through its executive director Lucas Fondo, had earlier claimed the budgeting process did not follow the law. The petitioners through their lawyer said they chose […]
Fans receive lots of prizes as Day 1 Baraka FM-KEMRI road show kicks off
Mombasa, KENYA: Baraka FM team in partnership with Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) three days road show promoting the Jukwaa la Utafiti program on Thursday kicked off in Mombasa County. The roadshow is aimed at creating media awareness and educates the general public on medical research and health-related issues that will be highlighted on the […]
Akothee’s daughter nominated for international modeling award
Akothee’s daughter Dion Okello popularly known as Rue Baby has been nominated for best model award by Diaspora Entertainments Awards and Recognition(DEAR). DEAR made the announcement of Rue Baby’s nomination citing she is following into her mother’s footstep in making a name in the showbiz. “The apple does not fall far from the tree. Just […]
Court links 4 police officers to British Aristocrat son’s death in Diani
Mombasa, KENYA: Four police officers have been linked to the murder of Alexander John Ruman Monson, the son of British Aristocrat Lord Nicholas Monson in Diani, Kwale County. This is according to the ruling of an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr.Monson who died on 19th May 2012 at Palm Beach hospital […]
CS Matiang’i appears before parliament, says can’t confirm sugar has mercury
Nairobi, KENYA: Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i says sh. 1.2 million bags of contaminated sugar will not be released alongside 72 suspects involved in the illegal importation of contraband sugar. Speaking before the National Assembly joint committee on Agriculture headed by Adan Hajji Ali and Trade headed by Kanini Kega on Thursday, Interior Cabinet […]
15 people dead, several injured in Gikomba market fire
Nairobi, KENYA: 15 people are feared dead after fire broke out at around 2 am at Kwa Mbao, Gikomba market in Nairobi. Confirming the incident to Baraka FM on Thursday, Nairobi Regional Commissioner Kang’ethe Thuku, said that 9 died on the spot while 6 others died after getting to the hospital. He added that 70 […]
Painting of Mombasa CBD buildings on course as residents rush to beat deadline
Mombasa, KENYA: The painting of all CBD buildings with a uniform color in Mombasa County is on course as residents rush to beat the deadline set by the county government. Early March, in a notice issued to residents, the county administration had directed that all buildings be painted white with blue colour symbolizing the Indian […]
Lamu police on the spot over bribes in contraband sugar crackdown
Lamu, KENYA: Police in Lamu are on the spot for allegedly demanding bribes during the ongoing crackdown on contraband sugar at various shops and stores in the region. Residents and locals leaders have accused the police of demanding a bribe of between Sh.5000-10,000 whenever they raid shops and stores during a crackdown. Mkomani ward MCA […]
Clawless Leopards fire blank against Zoo FC
Kericho,KENYA: AFC Leopards registered their eighth draw of the season after they forced a 0-0 stalemate with hosts Zoo FC in the Kenya Premier League match staged at Kericho stadium on Wednesday. Zoo will have them-selves to blame for not emerging victors in an encounter they dictated but failed to break a disciplined and organized Leopard’s […]
Two men charged with breaking and stealing valuable goods in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: Two men were charged in Mombasa Court on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing valuable goods. The court directed one suspect who claimed to be a minor be taken to Coast General hospital for age assessment after they pleaded not guilty to the charges. The suspects are alleged to break […]