Construction of key roads gains momentum in Kilifi

Construction of key roads in Kilifi is accelerating as authorities push contractors to meet deadlines and boost the region’s economic potential.

By Patrick Beja 1 day ago

Kenyan seafarers stuck in Tanzania

Nine Kenyan seafarers are stuck in Kilwa, Tanzania, after their fishing vessel was impounded by authorities over alleged human trafficking.

By Patrick Beja 2 days ago

Women urged to take up leadership in supply chain sector

Stakeholders in the procurement and supply chain sector have called for increased investment in women’s leadership, citing its critical role in driving economic growth and enhancing governance.

By Patrick Beja 2 days ago

Health professionals call for early diagnosis, end to Parkinson's disease stigma

Health professionals dismissed the myth in the Coast region that associates the disease with witchcraft, even as they told residents to seek early diagnosis and care.

By Patrick Beja 4 days ago

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DCI wants lawyer out of Sh600m Diani land scam case

The DCI said the advocate’s participation in the transaction was not that of a peripheral agent but that of the primary legal actor who caused and effected the fraudulent registration. 

By Patrick Beja 9 days ago

Dock Workers Union row deepens over Sang's ouster

The Dock Workers Union of Kenya faces internal turmoil after ousted general secretary Simon Sang’s supporters denounce his replacement by deputy Selman Owuor as a “coup.”

By Patrick Beja 9 days ago

The true impact of Iran-US war on the Kenyan economy

Keproba urged the roundtable of Mombasa exporters to diversify their export markets, particularly by exploring intra-African trade opportunities to offset the losses.

By Patrick Beja 15 days ago

CS Joho criticised for granting mineral license without public participation

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is facing scrutiny for allegedly granting a prospecting license for niobium and rare earth minerals in Kwale to a foreign firm without engaging locals.

By Patrick Beja 17 days ago

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Mid-East conflict, port inefficiencies hit tea exporters

Exporters in Mombasa have raised concern over growing disruptions to Kenya’s international trade.

By Patrick Beja 20 days ago

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Zoning debate threatens UDA-ODM harmony on the Coast

Analysts warn zoning could enable one party to bully coalition partners.

By Patrick Beja 26 days ago

Matiang'i calls on Jubilee defectors to return ahead of Ruto contest

Fred Matiang'i is calling on defectors to return to Jubilee Party as he seeks to rebuild its strength ahead of a contest with William Ruto.

By Patrick Beja 30 days ago

Stakeholders push for HIV services integration under SHA reforms

Health stakeholders are urging integration of HIV services into Kenya’s broader healthcare system under SHA to sustain progress amid changing global funding.

By Patrick Beja 30 days ago

Outcry over KPA recruitment process

Leaders in Mombasa are demanding transparency from Kenya Ports Authority over its recruitment process amid concerns about fairness for local youth.

By Patrick Beja 29 days ago

CS Duale defends his role in the Nairobi Hospital crisis, orders audit on governance concerns

Health CS Aden Duale defended the government’s role in the Nairobi Hospital crisis, ordering an audit over governance and financial concerns while denying any takeover plans.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Ruto says broad-based government has achieved legislation on development

President William Ruto has claimed his administration is on the right track in the implementation of projects and successful legislations as a result of their political union with the ODM party.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

KRA deploys specialised cameras to monitor operations at border points

Kenya Revenue Authority has rolled out 350 body-worn cameras at border points to enhance surveillance and transparency in customs operations, becoming the first in the region to do so.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Mombasa county rolls out injectable PrEP to reduce new HIV infections

Mombasa County has officially rolled out injectable PrEP in a major step toward reducing new HIV infections

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Mvurya tells off Joho over bid to be Ruto's deputy

Mvurya warned against prematurely debating who should be Ruto’s running mate.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Parents decry delay in disbursing bursaries by Mombasa county

Mombasa private secondary schools and parents have appealed to the county government to release bursaries for more than 10,000 students pledged by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir last year.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Nema loses bid to overturn Sh700m court award for lead poison cleanup

Residents of Owino Uhuru have again won a case against agencies over a review of Sh700 million awarded by the Supreme Court for the cleanup of lead poisoning.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Inside rage over government's plan to lease out terminals at Mombasa and Lamu ports

A government plan to lease port terminals at Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu to private operators for 25 years has sparked national debate over control of key infrastructure.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

State to launch large-scale manganese mining in Tana River

The government plans to launch large-scale manganese mining in Tana River County after identifying significant deposits in the mid-Galana geological zone.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Conferences, open skies policy boost Coast tourism numbers

MICE and open sky policy drive tourist numbers in Coast.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Ruto throws PAA into disarray after State House meeting

Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) faces internal turmoil after leader Amason Kingi and three MPs met President William Ruto at State House.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Vumba community welcomes nomination of NLC chair by President Ruto

Residents of Vanga Ward in Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County, have welcomed President William Ruto’s nomination of Dr Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as National Land Commission chair.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

SL-African maritime experts urge safeguards over IMO carbon curbs

African maritime experts have proposed measures to shield economies from risks and tap opportunities arising from the Net Zero Framework on cutting shipping emissions.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Assembly to probe Coast General Hospital over alleged medical negligence

Mombasa County Assembly has directed the Health committee to launch investigations into issues affecting Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital and table a report within one week.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Health experts call for reforms to boost palliative care services

Health stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to strengthen the integration of sexual reproductive health into palliative care services.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Residents question Ruto's NLC nominee over Wasini land feud

Some residents of Wasini Island in Kwale are challenging President William Ruto’s nominee for the National Land Commission over a land dispute.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

COMESA, Kenya and EU push for aviation safety

Regional leaders and development partners have renewed calls for accelerated aviation reforms to improve safety standards.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Africa weighs on costs, gains in shipping reforms bid

African nations are weighing the costs and benefits of adopting the IMO’s Net Zero Framework, amid concerns that shipping decarbonisation rules could either raise trade costs or hurt competitiveness.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Police intensify security ahead of Ramadhan night prayers amid juvenile gang attacks

Mombasa police promise heightened security during Ramadhan, deploying officers to curb juvenile gang machete attacks.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

African maritime leaders urged to support global shipping emissions rule

African maritime leaders have been urged to strengthen coordination and technical preparedness as global negotiations on decarbonising shipping gather pace under the IMO.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Government to fund blue economy to the tune of Sh32 billion, says CS Joho

A Cabinet Secretary has promised a grand transformation of the blue economy sector infrastructure on the Coast through a Sh32 billion funding to be sourced from donors.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Coast farmers to access agricultural machinery from Inchcape through bank financing

Farmers in the Coast region are set to benefit from improved access to modern agricultural machinery

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Ruto says United Opposition lacks brains to outsmart him

President William Ruto challenges the opposition to outline their election plan.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

'I'll ensure Ruto goes home without retirement package,' says Maraga

United Green Movement presidential flag-bearer David Maraga says he was on a mission to mobilise Kenyans to register as voters in efforts to send the Kenya Kwaza government home.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Kenya will reject generic agricultural projects, Kagwe tells donors

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says Kenya’s agricultural priorities must be structured internally and funded based on local realities, not external templates.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Why Coast traders want Senate to throw out Tobacco Bill

A section of traders in the Coast region has urged the Senate to reject the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

PAA denies plans to merge with UDA ahead of 2027 polls

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi’s Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has dismissed claims that it was in talks to merge with UDA ahead of the 2027 polls.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago