Francis Mtalaki
121 Articles
US–Iran conflict disrupts shipping as pressure mounts at Mombasa, Lamu ports
The tensions have forced the vessel Grande Florida Palermo to dock at the Port of Lamu. The ship, originally headed from Japan to Jebel Ali Port in Saudi Arabia, offloaded over 3,500 vehicles, which will remain in Lamu until stability returns in the Middle East.
First shipment of Ukrainian food aid arrives in Kenya
The cargo was delivered in coordination with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which will ensure its further distribution among the most vulnerable categories of the population, in particular refugees in the Dadaab and Kakuma camps.
Near-death experience prompts Mombasa youth to quit crime, return to school
Through well-wishers Josephine Mwikali and Abdulswamad Ali, Dennis Munyoki received counseling after it emerged that security agencies were pursuing him and a section of his gang members who remain at large.
Missing Nairobi businessman found dead in Mombasa
The family claims the late Desmond had head injuries, while the hospital insists the deceased was brought by a Good Samaritan who said he had been involved in an accident.The hospital maintains that Desmond was brought to the facility in critical condition and received treatment for a day before suc...
Oburu's ODM faction now accuses Sifuna of working with Gachagua to wreck party
Speaking in Kilifi County, the leaders affirmed that Catherine Omanyo is their preferred Secretary General, asking supporters to back party leader Oburu Oginga in ongoing negotiations with President William Ruto’s UDA.
Opposition leaders renew calls for IEBC CEO exit, overhaul of election technology
Speaking in Kathiani Constituency, Machakos County, the leaders raised concerns, insisting they do not have confidence in Marjan ahead of the 2027 General Election.They questioned the election technology contract awarded to Smartmatic Technology Company that will be d...
Family seeks justice after man electrocuted at Moi International Airport
The deceased, Jimmy Kitavi, was an employee of Eurocraft Company.The incident occurred on January 2 at around 4pm while the father of three was carrying out his official duties.
Kaya elders oppose installation of Chirau Mwakwere as Mijikenda spokesperson
Led by Tsuma Nzai, the elders have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Mwakwere and those involved in his installation to apologise to the Mijikenda community.
Nyali man claims police shot him during patrol
Omar Ali, who has been bedridden for the past two months, claims that police officers who were on patrol in the Freer Town area of Nyali constituency shot him on the right thigh on October 15.
Bobi Wine accuses security forces of assault as tensions rise ahead of Uganda’s 2026 election
The early-morning crash occurred along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa highway after the Mombasa-bound matatu collided head-on with an oncoming truck. Preliminary reports indicate the PSV was attempting to overtake when the collision happened.