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Joackim Bwana

DSTV, Showmax slapped with Sh681 million input tax

Multi-choice African Holdings, the providers of DSTV and Showmax, have been slapped with a Sh681,513,813 input tax owed to KRA.

By Joackim Bwana 9 days ago

DSTV, Showmax slapped with Sh681 million input tax

Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect

Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect

By Joackim Bwana, Willis Oketch 9 days ago

Tribunal casts doubt on man's claim to 307 acres of public land

Tribunal casts doubt on man's claim to 307 acres of public land

By Joackim Bwana 9 days ago

Report: Children rescued from Shakahola cult had severe mental problems

Report: Children rescued from Shakahola cult had severe mental problems

By Joackim Bwana 12 days ago

Kuppet gives TSC seven days to start CBA talks

KUPPET has submitted proposals aiming to address financial challenges teachers face due to inflation and the rising cost of living.

By Joackim Bwana 14 days ago

Kuppet gives TSC seven days to start CBA talks

Monetary stance paying off, says CBK amid falling inflation trend

Kenya has continued to enjoy a stable inflation rate, thanks to lower food inflation, stable energy price inflation, and continued exchange rate stability

By Joackim Bwana 15 days ago

Monetary stance paying off, says CBK amid falling inflation trend

Kalonzo says Ruto's government is rotten and corrupt

Kalonzo said Kenya's economy is failing because of misplaced and misguided policies in education, health and agriculture sectors.

By Joackim Bwana 15 days ago

Kalonzo says Ruto's government is rotten and corrupt

Wamuchomba supports Matiang'i, defends Orwoba

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has vowed to continue supporting former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.

By Joackim Bwana 16 days ago

Wamuchomba supports Matiang'i, defends Orwoba

Kiambu senator Thang'wa loses bid to stop Sh2.5m child maintenance case

The judge said Thang'wa has not demonstrated how he will suffer substantial loss from defending himself before the trial court.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Kiambu senator Thang'wa loses bid to stop Sh2.5m child maintenance case

Court orders ODPP to pay prosecutor Sh1.8m for malicious transfer

The High Court in Nakuru has directed the ODPP to pay Sh1.8 million to a prosecutor who resigned over frustration after being transferred five times within 19 months.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court orders ODPP to pay prosecutor Sh1.8m for malicious transfer

CS says Kilifi gas plant ready for opening amid safety concerns

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has given the Sh8 billion LPG storage facility in Kilifi County by Tanzanian firm Lake Gas a clean bill of health despite safety concerns.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

CS says Kilifi gas plant ready for opening amid safety concerns

Court revokes appointment of top managers at Coast water agency

The High Court in Mombasa has temporarily revoked the appointment of the top managers of the troubled Coast water agency following a petition challenging the legality of the posts.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court revokes appointment of top managers at Coast water agency

Court of Appeal stops transfer of disputed shares in Vipingo Ridge

The Court of Appeal in Malindi has temporarily stopped the transfer of the disputed multi-billion shares in the lavish Vipingo Ridge Golf Estate, in a legal battle between company investors.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court of Appeal stops transfer of disputed shares in Vipingo Ridge

ARA loses bid to seize property of high-ranking Somali diplomat

The High Court has declined to grant the State orders to seize property worth Sh119.9 million, suspected to be proceeds of terrorism activities, from a high-ranking Somali diplomat in Kenya.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

ARA loses bid to seize property of high-ranking Somali diplomat

Court orders Kenya Hospital Funeral Home to release body detained over Sh0.5m bill

The High Court in Milimani has ordered the unconditional release of a body detained at Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) over a half-million bill.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court orders Kenya Hospital Funeral Home to release body detained over Sh0.5m bill

Man ordered to rent separate house after wife refused to live with in-laws

Kadhi Court orders a man to rent a one-bedroom house for his wife after declining to live with in-laws, Chief Kadhi Abdulhalim Athman says spouse deserves respect.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Man ordered to rent separate house after wife refused to live with in-laws

Calls for increased funding to retool and retain Grade 10 teachers

The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) wants more funds to retool and retrain teachers for the Grade 10 syllabus.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Calls for increased funding to retool and retain Grade 10 teachers

Father 'Kayamba' Katana recalls his performance for Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II

Father Henry Katana considers it a privilege to have played his Kayamba more than twice for two Popes.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Father 'Kayamba' Katana recalls his performance for Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II

Why creditors cannot auction state assets to recover debts

The suppliers who have dared to go to court and obtained orders to auction government properties to recover the debts are in for a rude shock as the orders are unenforceable.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Why creditors cannot auction state assets to recover debts

Appellate court upholds life sentence for two robbers

Appellate court upholds life sentence for two robbers

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Appellate court upholds life sentence for two robbers

Accident victim awarded Sh223,000 over reckless Chania Genesis driver

Senior Principal Magistrate Yusuf Shikanda awarded Alice Mwangeka the said money after finding the bus driver and owner liable for reckless driving.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Accident victim awarded Sh223,000 over reckless Chania Genesis driver

Boda boda rider to serve 25 years for sexually assaulting six-year-old girl

They said the terms were fitting considering the sexual assault visited upon the six-year-old girl by a person who had been entrusted with the duty of dropping and picking her up from school.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Boda boda rider to serve 25 years for sexually assaulting six-year-old girl

State wins case against firm for damaging car

Makindu Law Courts has awarded the government Sh2.1 million for the destruction and loss of its vehicle involved in an accident in 2015.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

State wins case against firm for damaging car

CS Sports Mvurya links Gachagua to 'Ruto Must Go' slogan

Sports CS Salim Mvurya has accused former DP Rigathi Gachagua of being the mastermind of the famous 'Ruto Must Go` slogan chants.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

CS Sports Mvurya links Gachagua to 'Ruto Must Go' slogan

Revolt in UDA as Nyali MP, Mungatana, Dado poke holes in grassroots polls

President William Ruto's UDA party is facing a revolt at the Coast with a section of leaders threatening to defect over alleged sham grassroots elections.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Revolt in UDA as Nyali MP, Mungatana, Dado poke holes in grassroots polls

Blow to CAK as Court of Appeal allows MCK to develop media code

The judges noted that since CAK had only satisfied one of the twin principles under rule 5 (2) (b) of the appellate court's rules, the application must fail.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Blow to CAK as Court of Appeal allows MCK to develop media code

Trader awarded Sh5.1m after lorry plunges into ocean at Likoni Ferry

The truck owner, David Kiiru, sued Kenya Ferry Services and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), terming the coxswain's decision as careless and negligent.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Trader awarded Sh5.1m after lorry plunges into ocean at Likoni Ferry

Accountant wins Sh1.8m unpaid dues

An accountant who was dismissed by a travel agency has won Sh1.8 million in unpaid dues

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Accountant wins Sh1.8m unpaid dues

Supreme Court fails to insulate NLC from barrage of land cases

The National Lands Commission has failed to secure an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court to cushion it against a barrage of compulsory acquisition cases.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Supreme Court fails to insulate NLC from barrage of land cases

Murkomen blames politicians for gang violence at the Coast

The state has linked the juvenile gangs terrorising residents of Mombasa and Kwale counties to early 2027 campaigns, drug and alcohol abuse, and poor parenting.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Murkomen blames politicians for gang violence at the Coast

Apex court fails to insulate NLC from a barrage of land cases

The Commission added that the advisory opinion would guide litigants, state organs, and other independent constitutional commissions on the applicability of the Government Proceedings Act.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Apex court fails to insulate NLC from a barrage of land cases

Supreme Court: CBK Governor can't dictate interest rate hikes

The apex court ruled that National Treasury Cabinet Secretary has the residual authority to restrict the increase in banking rates.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Supreme Court: CBK Governor can't dictate interest rate hikes

Tribunal upholds Chinese firm's Sh340m tax bill

Chinese civil engineering company Jiangxi Jing Tai Water Conservancy has been ordered to pay Sh340 million in taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Tribunal upholds Chinese firm's Sh340m tax bill

Tribunal orders KRA to refund firm Sh96.2 million

The tax tribunal dismissed Kenya Revenue Authority's VAT demand of Sh96,181,775 from Africa Gas and Oil Company Limited.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Tribunal orders KRA to refund firm Sh96.2 million

Tribunal dismisses mother's Sh2m claim for child's alleged flight trauma

Osiro claimed that her minor child suffered emotional distress due to turbulence encountered during the flight.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Tribunal dismisses mother's Sh2m claim for child's alleged flight trauma

KCAA allowed to licence new hot air balloon operator in Maasai Mara

The operators argued that limiting the number of hot air balloons in the Mara would help reduce environmental degradation within the reserve, among other concerns.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

KCAA allowed to licence new hot air balloon operator in Maasai Mara

Traders feel pinch of Sudan tea export ban

Sudan's military regime banned Kenyan tea and coffee from its territory in protest against the government's move to host the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Traders feel pinch of Sudan tea export ban

Oil firm wants NLC chair, Kenha DG jailed over Sh540m land payout

Alba Petroleum Limited wants the National Lands Commission (NLC) Chair Gerishom Otachi jailed for failing to pay it Sh540 million for its land in Mombasa as ordered by the courts.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Oil firm wants NLC chair, Kenha DG jailed over Sh540m land payout

Reprieve for KBL in Sh486.3 million tax dispute with KRA

Kenya Breweries Limited got a reprieve after the Tax Tribunal dismissed Kenya Revenue Authority's demand for more than Sh486.2 million tax.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Reprieve for KBL in Sh486.3 million tax dispute with KRA

Blow to Senate as court upholds laws passed by National Assembly

On Friday, the court upheld 21 out of 23 Acts that were disputed by the Senate. The court termed the 21 Acts as constitutional.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Blow to Senate as court upholds laws passed by National Assembly

Calls to ban foreign trawlers fishing off Kenyan Coast

Caution has been issued against foreign trawlers seeking to take advantage of the six months of prawn fishing along the shallow Coastal waters of Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Calls to ban foreign trawlers fishing off Kenyan Coast

Shock as 150 Shabaab militants raid village, give jihadist lessons

About 150 terrorists pretending to be philanthropists invaded a village in Lamu, rekindling memories of Mpeketoni attack.

By Joackim Bwana and Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

Shock as 150 Shabaab militants raid village, give jihadist lessons

Supreme court opens door for late claims, says justice has no time bar

Victims of State injustices can now seek legal redress even years after oppressive regimes have left power.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Supreme court opens door for late claims, says justice has no time bar

Lands tribunal faults NLC over Sh90M irregular compensation

A tribunal has accused the NLC of perpetuating a "conspiracy of silence" in a disputed irregular compensation of land worth over Sh90 million in Athi River Machakos County.

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Lands tribunal faults NLC over Sh90M irregular compensation

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