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Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ
The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ
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Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast
Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast
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Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast
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Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars
At Oza Ranch, tensions have flared over a grazing contract issued to a private investor, valid until 2027.
By Benard Sanga 3 months ago
Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars
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Kenya joins push for continental shipping line
Most cargo in ESNA is shipped by big international companies based outside the continent
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Kenya joins push for continental shipping line
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
The High Court in Mombasa has declared an application challenging the new law giving the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary sweeping powers over State agencies urgent.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
A firm has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome alleging a scheme to grab its prime beach plot valued at Sh1.5 billion in Diani, Kwale County, using forged court documents.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
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At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Tourism stakeholders say crows have killed the small native birds that attracted tourists who were keen on bird excursions.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
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Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ
The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ
Premium
Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast
Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast
Premium
Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast
Premium
Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars
At Oza Ranch, tensions have flared over a grazing contract issued to a private investor, valid until 2027.
By Benard Sanga 3 months ago
Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars
Premium
Kenya joins push for continental shipping line
Most cargo in ESNA is shipped by big international companies based outside the continent
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Kenya joins push for continental shipping line
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
The High Court in Mombasa has declared an application challenging the new law giving the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary sweeping powers over State agencies urgent.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
A firm has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome alleging a scheme to grab its prime beach plot valued at Sh1.5 billion in Diani, Kwale County, using forged court documents.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
Premium
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Tourism stakeholders say crows have killed the small native birds that attracted tourists who were keen on bird excursions.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Premium
Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ
The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ
Premium
Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast
Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast
Premium
Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.
By Benard Sanga 2 months ago
Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast
Premium
Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars
At Oza Ranch, tensions have flared over a grazing contract issued to a private investor, valid until 2027.
By Benard Sanga 3 months ago
Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars
Premium
Kenya joins push for continental shipping line
Most cargo in ESNA is shipped by big international companies based outside the continent
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Kenya joins push for continental shipping line
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
The High Court in Mombasa has declared an application challenging the new law giving the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary sweeping powers over State agencies urgent.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
A firm has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome alleging a scheme to grab its prime beach plot valued at Sh1.5 billion in Diani, Kwale County, using forged court documents.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
Premium
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Tourism stakeholders say crows have killed the small native birds that attracted tourists who were keen on bird excursions.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
The High Court in Mombasa has declared an application challenging the new law giving the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary sweeping powers over State agencies urgent.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
A firm has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome alleging a scheme to grab its prime beach plot valued at Sh1.5 billion in Diani, Kwale County, using forged court documents.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale
Premium
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Tourism stakeholders say crows have killed the small native birds that attracted tourists who were keen on bird excursions.
By Benard Sanga 4 months ago
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them
Surging imports revive CFS businesses.
This marks a significant turnaround of the privately owned CFS business that took a hit after the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) cargo trains and the expansion of Mombasa port.
By Benard Sanga 7 months ago
Surging imports revive CFS businesses.
How counties are using highways to make a killing
Several counties have turned national highways into toll points, imposing several levies that have increased the cost of transport.
By Benard Sanga 7 months ago
How counties are using highways to make a killing
CS Murkomen in a spot as Kwa Binzaro cult casualties increase
Murkomen ignored calls from locals to fill three administrative posts that were vacant in the Chakama area, which covers Kwa Binzaro and Shakahola.
By Benard Sanga 7 months ago
CS Murkomen in a spot as Kwa Binzaro cult casualties increase
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Sudan moves to unlock disputed key trade corridor with Kenya
NCTTCA says the construction of the Nadopal-Nakodok road link would improve inter-trade between Kenya and South Sudan, whose value stood at Sh29.5 billion in 2013.
By Benard Sanga 7 months ago
Sudan moves to unlock disputed key trade corridor with Kenya
Twelve years later: Why counties are struggling with calamities
The cyclic calamities continue to weigh heavily on the lives of millions of Kenyans as county governments endure inadequate budget allocation from the national government.
By Benard Sanga 7 months ago
Twelve years later: Why counties are struggling with calamities
Customs agents fight to stay afloat in choppy logistics sector waters
The 2025-2030 strategic plan focuses on digitising processes, shaping policy, promoting sustainability, and securing value for the agents, also referred to as custom agents.
By Benard Sanga 8 months ago
Customs agents fight to stay afloat in choppy logistics sector waters
Coast cashew sector's fall, hopes, and skepticism
In the sun-scorched counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Lamu, a spirited campaign to revive Kenya's once-prized cashew sector is underway.
By Benard Sanga 8 months ago
Coast cashew sector's fall, hopes, and skepticism
Inside state plan to expand ports
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is in the race to implement its multi-billion-dollar expansion and modernisation plan to handle a projected 47 million metric tonnes in five years.
By Benard Sanga 10 months ago
Inside state plan to expand ports
Macadamia prices hit Sh100 as harvest scheduling takes effect
Macadamia farmers are enjoying a remarkable turnaround, with farm-gate prices soaring past Sh100 per kilo, a dramatic rise from the Sh20 it traded last year.
By Benard Sanga 1 year ago
Macadamia prices hit Sh100 as harvest scheduling takes effect
New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa Port
Port authority plans to increase tariffs marginally from 21pc to 28pc. Kephis too has raised its inspection levies.
By Benard Sanga 1 year ago
New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa Port
Regulator pushed to suspend marine insurance
Stakeholders are calling on the government to delay the rollout and initiate comprehensive consultations, including pilot trials to test system efficiency and address any loopholes.
By Benard Sanga 1 year ago
Regulator pushed to suspend marine insurance
Industry insiders fault new marine insurance law
The government's renewed push to enforce mandatory local Marine Cargo Insurance (MCI) for imports has sparked controversy among industry stakeholders.
By Benard Sanga 1 year ago
Industry insiders fault new marine insurance law
How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master
Captain Abdille Ali who transitioned from the military to the commercial maritime world, ensures that every vessel has safe passage, every law upheld, and every tide respected.
By Benard Sanga 1 year ago
How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master
Unmet promises haunt Rift Valley governors ahead of 2027 elections
Rift Valley
By Standard Team
2 hrs ago
Hired goons unleash terror, rob as police block Gachagua rally
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
2 hrs ago
Opposition unity push boosts Kalonzo's 2027 poll prospects
Politics
By Josphat Thiong’o
2 hrs ago
Recurring dry spells expose northern Kenya to insecurity
Opinion
By Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen
2 hrs ago
Ichung'wah: 'Polished goon' tag grows as the Kikuyu MP spews insults, threatens dissent
Politics
By David Odongo and Josphat Thiong’o
2 hrs ago