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Benard Sanga And Patrick Beja

Pressure on sacked Jumwa and Mvurya as Joho re-emerges

Rumours of a government of national unity have been making rounds after Cabinet dissolution.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Pressure on sacked Jumwa and Mvurya as Joho re-emerges

Coast fights to free itself from grasp of drug lords

Coast fights to free itself from grasp of drug lords

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 9 months ago

Striking similarity in Lamu raids linked to festering feuds over land

Striking similarity in Lamu raids linked to festering feuds over land

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 1 year ago

Business at port still sluggish as players push for clear directives

Business at port still sluggish as players push for clear directives

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 2 years ago

Haji directs Mutyambai to probe DP Ruto video clips

A fact check by The Standard however reveals that the widely-circulated video shared by some Azimio allied politicians was manipulated.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 2 years ago

Haji directs Mutyambai to probe DP Ruto video clips

Over 7,000 KPA workers to undergo drug tests

KPA said it would also deploy K-9 sniffer dogs at the gates and workplace to detect narcotics that find their way into the port.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 2 years ago

Over 7,000 KPA workers to undergo drug tests

Process of party primaries to determine races in Mombasa

The fight for the six parliamentary seats in Mombasa County is shaping up as either a rematch of the last election or a clash of siblings.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 2 years ago

Process of party primaries to determine races in Mombasa

Is idea of Coast party viable or a mirage?

Governor Kingi has since remained silent about the prospects of forming a new party before the 2022 elections.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Is idea of Coast party viable or a mirage?

Raila picks out new point men at Coast to strengthen party

Analysts aver that ODM is still leading in Coast region, hence why aspirants are leaning towards Raila.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Raila picks out new point men at Coast to strengthen party

Past missteps haunt Coast’s unity attempt

Traditional turf wars, mistrust and selfish leaders and the influence of upcountry votes have impeded the unity quest ahead of 2022 elections.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Past missteps haunt Coast’s unity attempt

Idd: Israel-Palestine conflict dominate celebrations

Former Chief Kadhi Hamad Kassim accuses nations of looking the other way as Palestinians get killed

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Idd: Israel-Palestine conflict dominate celebrations

Battle to succeed Joho set to split allies and rock parties

Candidates’ financial muscle, upcountry voters’ support and party affiliations will determine their chances of winning seat.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Battle to succeed Joho set to split allies and rock parties

Joho, Kingi intensify battle for control of Coast region ahead of 2022 poll

The leadership of the four parties confirmed, after the meeting on Thursday, that they were fine-tuning a coalition agreement

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Joho, Kingi intensify battle for control of Coast region ahead of 2022 poll

Why various interests make dockers elections a hot potato

Simon Sang has been at the helm of the union for the past 15 years.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Why various interests make dockers elections a hot potato

Why Raila, Ruto are no longer at ease over politics in Coast

Scramble for estimated 2.4 million votes open as ODM leader appears to be on a fire-fighting mission in his party.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 years ago

Why Raila, Ruto are no longer at ease over politics in Coast

Will ‘handshake’ work for or against Boga?

The ODM candidate in Msambweni mini poll has been using names of party leader Raila and President Uhuru to win over voters.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Will ‘handshake’ work for or against Boga?

Sh116b facelift set to turn around tourist city

The State has entered an ambitious journey of remodeling and renovating the coastal city into an urban adventure.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Sh116b facelift set to turn around tourist city

Joho conspicuously absent as Ruto woos his Coast backyard, harvests allies

Political acolytes of the three say they no longer have to shout their voices hoarse as they now consult directly with the President and CSs.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Joho conspicuously absent as Ruto woos his Coast backyard, harvests allies

Turkish billionaire's lawyers question DPP's conduct over key witness in Malindi trial

This witness is also lined to testify against the Turk who is charged in a Malindi Court with defilement. Elsek has denied the charge.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Turkish billionaire's lawyers question DPP's conduct over key witness in Malindi trial

Hassan Omar: From a Raila die-hard to DP Ruto loyalist

Fire brand ex-senator describes his new friendship with the DP as a leap of pragmatism, but critics accuse him of opportunism.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Hassan Omar: From a Raila die-hard to DP Ruto loyalist

Port business rebounds after end of restrictions

Cargo volumes up as number of ship arrivals rose by four in one week.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Port business rebounds after end of restrictions

Ruto's coastal backers adopt loud silence

Unlike in the past, Dr Ruto's erstwhile noisy supporters have either conspicuously gone silent or are not willing to declare their loyalty to the DP.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Ruto's coastal backers adopt loud silence

Coast leaders desert Ruto

Unlike in the past, Dr Ruto's erstwhile noisy supporters have either conspicuously gone silent or are not willing to declare their loyalty to the DP.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Coast leaders desert Ruto

Dori eulogised as leader who fought for his people

President Kenyatta described MP as a courageous and patriotic leader who championed for land rights

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

Dori eulogised as leader who fought for his people

How Moi, Ngala pushed for devolution, inclusivity

Moi and Ngala-led Kadu successfully negotiated for the adoption of the federal system of government.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 years ago

How Moi, Ngala pushed for devolution, inclusivity

Uhuru, Ruto reject Raila's bait on BBI

Reforms: President Uhuru and his deputy Ruto reject Raila's bait on BBI

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 5 years ago

Uhuru, Ruto reject Raila's bait on BBI

Why Likoni recovery bid is yet to bear fruit

A team from South African has been hired by the deceased's family for Sh2 million

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 5 years ago

Why Likoni recovery bid is yet to bear fruit

Fears as gangs invade land owned by widows

Villagers especially those living near the beach said there were reports the gangs plan to invade land.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 5 years ago

Fears as gangs invade land owned by widows

Storm as agents jostle for lucrative port terminal job

Global port operators seek to paint Kenya National Shipping Line as inept in managing cargo terminal.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 5 years ago

Storm as agents jostle for lucrative port terminal job

KPA MD recruitment, Deloitte to releases report

At least five candidates were interviewed for a substantial replacement of Catherine Mturi-Wairi who was sacked six months ago

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 6 years ago

KPA MD recruitment, Deloitte to releases report

Tough contest as former managers angle for KPA job

The MD post has been vacant since May when Catherine Mturi-Wairi was sacked.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 6 years ago

Tough contest as former managers angle for KPA job

History of secession movements in Kenya

Critics say governors are using emotive issue for political capital, with MRC accusing them of hijacking their agenda to pile pressure on Jubilee.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 7 years ago

History of secession movements in Kenya

Sharp division over Joho-Kingi new push for Coast secession

Critics say governors are using emotive issue for political capital, with MRC accusing them of hijacking their agenda to pile pressure on Jubilee.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 7 years ago

Sharp division over Joho-Kingi new push for Coast secession

Omar burns bridges, but where did it all start?

Former Mombasa senator fuels speculation that he could join Jubilee by saying there are no permanent enemies in politics.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 7 years ago

Omar burns bridges, but where did it all start?

Bamburi squatters kicked out in row with developer

The 527 families said they were forced off the land by armed police officers on the orders of a private developer who is claiming ownership.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 7 years ago

Bamburi squatters kicked out in row with developer

Senator Omar now wants Governor Joho jailed

A fresh political battle between Senator Hassan Omar and Governor Hassan Joho erupted Thursday.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 7 years ago

Senator Omar now wants Governor Joho jailed

Curtain falls on former Kanu Coast tycoons

They had the President’s ear. They had the money. They were so powerful that Cabinet ministers lined up at their private offices for support and blessings. Many trembled before them. They were businessmen, yet they wielded mighty influence on who got what politically at the Coast.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 7 years ago

Curtain falls on former Kanu Coast tycoons

Abandoned baby girl dies as strike enters fourth day

A three-week-old baby girl died on Wednesday morning, adding to the sad statistics of the ongoing doctors' strike.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

Abandoned baby girl dies as strike enters fourth day

Joho and Mung'aro clash over plan to set up dry port in Eldoret

Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho and Kilifi North MP Gideon Mung’aro have differed over plan to establish a dry port in Eldoret to clear transit goods.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

Joho and Mung'aro clash over plan to set up dry port in Eldoret

Raila Odinga tears into Jubilee over land problems in Coast

They said President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration had issued thousands of title deeds to deceive Coast residents and in order to avoid addressing the fundamental land issues in the region, citing failure to implement the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) Report.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

Raila Odinga tears into Jubilee over land problems in Coast

Raila tears into Jubilee over land problems in Coast

Orange party leader Raila Odinga and his Coast allies yesterday claimed Jubilee has refused to correct historical land injustices.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

Raila tears into Jubilee over land problems in Coast

EACC: Only Sh51 million, not Sh1.18b, was lost in Kilifi

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has protested the delay in the probe into a multi-million shilling fraud at his administration.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

EACC: Only Sh51 million, not Sh1.18b, was lost in Kilifi

Makonde happy to get citizenship as Jubilee eyes their votes in 2017

After decades of uncertainty, three communities at the Coast considered stateless have finally been recognised as Kenyan citizens.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

Makonde happy to get citizenship as Jubilee eyes their votes in 2017

Ferry services boss sacked days after Uhuru impromptu tour

The embattled Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) Managing Director Musa Hassan Musa has been sacked.

By BENARD SANGA and PATRICK BEJA 8 years ago

Ferry services boss sacked days after Uhuru impromptu tour

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