Philip Muyanga

Mombasa

Writer at Daily Nation

Writer at Business Daily Africa

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Articles

‘Ignored’ evidence, 32-year case, and how judge lost land ownership case in Kilifi

2 days ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

A judge suffered a setback after the Court of Appeal set aside a judgement by the Environment and Land Court (ELC) which had declared him the owner of three parcels of land in Takaungu, Kilifi County. Appellate judges Gatembu Kairu, Pauline Nyamweya, and Kibaya Laibuta ruled that the ELC erred in concluding that Justice Charles Chemutut had established his case to the required standard.
National Assembly rejects bid to include MCAs' kitty in Bill to amend constitution

3 days ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

The Speaker and the Clerk of the National Assembly have objected to a petition by a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) of Mombasa seeking inclusion of the Ward Development Fund (WDF) in a constitution (Amendment) Bill. The Clerk argues that the inclusion or exclusion of any fund including WDF is a legislative prerogative provided it complies with constitutional principles.
I owe you nothing, Joho tells SBM Bank in Sh54.5m debt row

6 days ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has denied owing SBM Bank (Kenya) Ltd Sh54.5 million loan arrears as at August 1 last year. Mr Joho, who wants the case against him by the bank dismissed with costs, says that in 2014 he was advanced a loan of Sh40 million by Chase Bank Kenya Ltd, which later went into receivership, and not SBM Bank (Kenya) Ltd that took over in 2018.
Rights lobby seeks to expose torture in case challenging police who conceal identity in official duty

6 days ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

A human rights organisation is seeking to expose the inhumane treatment that the public encounters in the hands of police officers who conceal their identity during security operations. The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (Imlu) wants to join a petition by activist Khelef Khalifa and Muslims for Human Rights (Muhuri), challenging the continued concealment of identity by police officers while conducting normal patrols and failing to wear recognised uniform while carrying firearms.
Court allows Vivo Energy, Mombasa firm to negotiate Sh47 million debt row

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

The High Court has allowed negotiations between an oil marketer and a Mombasa-based company it accuses of failing to pay for fuel worth Sh46.9 million. Vivo Energy Ltd has sued Weslyn Logistics Ltd for allegedly defaulting in payment for a consignment of oil supplied.
Why KRA wants court to dismiss Devki case challenging Sh1.6bn tax bill

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

The Kenya Revenue Authority wants the dismissal of a case by Devki Steel Mills seeking to have it and the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary restrained from claiming Sh1.6 billion as Exempted VAT on the plant and machineries it had imported for the establishment of a mega steel factory. The KRA says that before the Finance Bill, 2020, came into effect, the Plant Machinery of chapters 84&85 of the VAT tax were exempted from the import tax.
No more middlemen: CJ Koome calls out brokers, wants EACC to act

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

Chief Justice Martha Koome has condemned the presence of brokers and impostors in court premises, describing them as one of the recurring challenges that continue to tarnish the image of the judiciary. The CJ said the brokers and impostors, who pose as intermediaries, give judges and judicial officers a bad name and contribute to the negative public perception of the institution.
Man whose lorry plunged to ocean 15 years ago gets Sh6.1m reprieve

4 weeks ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

A businessman whose lorry plunged into the Indian Ocean almost 15 years ago while crossing the Likoni channel through the ferry has been awarded Sh6.1 million as compensation for general and special damages. The Court of Appeal ruled that the ferry coxswain and ramp controller had a duty to ensure that the ferry was properly boarded by passengers and vehicles at all times before sailing off.
Mwenye lori lililotumbukia baharini likiwa feri alipwa Sh6.1 milioni

4 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Philip Muyanga

Habari Mwenye lori lililotumbukia baharini likiwa feri alipwa Sh6.1 milioni MFANYABIASHARA mmoja ambaye lori lake lilitumbukia katika Bahari Hindi miaka 15 iliyopita katika kivukio cha feri amelipwa fidia ya Sh6.1 milioni. Mahakama ya Rufaa iliwapata na makosa wahudumu wa feri hiyo, haswa nahodha na aliyekuwa akishughulikia kufunguliwa na kufungwa kwa rampu, ambaye alikuwa na wajibu wa kuhakikisha kuwa magari yameingia ndani ya feri salama kabla ya safari ya kuvuka bahari kuanza.
CS Joho vs SBM Bank: Lender seeks judgment in Sh54.5m loan row

1 month ago | nation.africa | Philip Muyanga

A bank has filed a request for judgment against Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho, seeking to recover loan arrears of Sh54.5 million as of August 1, last year. SBM Bank (Kenya) Ltd told the court that Mr Joho had failed to file and serve his memorandum of appearance and defence within the stipulated time. The court was informed that this was despite the CS having been served with summons to enter appearance and case documents.