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Patrick Beja

KMA board sends home director general Martin Munga

Kenya Maritime Authority board of directors has kicked out Director General Martin Munga following protracted boardroom wars

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

KMA board sends home director general Martin Munga

How container cash deposits are creating a problem for Kenyan traders

How container cash deposits are creating a problem for Kenyan traders

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Civil society urges IG Kanja to punish rogue police officers

Civil society urges IG Kanja to punish rogue police officers

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

New call for Coast unity ahead of 2027 elections

New call for Coast unity ahead of 2027 elections

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Tough times drive shippers into 'uneasy' pacts

The global shipping industry is experiencing major disruptions that are driving competitors to partner in order to survive.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Tough times drive shippers into 'uneasy' pacts

Onyonka says State plans to silence JKIA deal whistleblower

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has claimed there are attempts by the government to silence the whistleblower of the controversial planned takeover of JKIA by Adani Holdings.

By Edwin Nyarangi and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Onyonka says State plans to silence JKIA deal whistleblower

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

Mombasa came to a standstill on Sunday as thousands of residents and leaders paid their last respects to a leading businessman and philanthropist in the Coast region.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

Kwale governor vows to repossess idle land in Diani

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani says absentee landlords have left huge chunks of prime land undeveloped for years

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kwale governor vows to repossess idle land in Diani

Kisumu port records increase in cargo

Kisumu port is expected to surpass 200,000 metric tonnes in total cargo throughput this year.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kisumu port records increase in cargo

State in bid to unlock potential of Dongo Kundu SEZ

Government renews efforts to attract investors to Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone in Mombasa

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

State in bid to unlock potential of Dongo Kundu SEZ

Kalonzo: 23 Azimio parties endorsed me as their leader

Kalonzo Musyoka reiterated that he will take over the mantle from Raila. He said he fully backs Raila's bid for the AUC chairperson.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kalonzo: 23 Azimio parties endorsed me as their leader

Planned demolition of Hobley estate leaves residents in panic

Over 500 families have until October 1 to vacate the old houses, according to a notice from the government.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Planned demolition of Hobley estate leaves residents in panic

Kwale locals up in arms over delayed pay for Sh20b dam project

Residents chasing compensation after they were relocated to make way for the massive project after CS says National Treasury released Sh500 million to compensate the first batch.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kwale locals up in arms over delayed pay for Sh20b dam project

Delayed completion of roads hurt transit business at Port of Lamu

The facility has handled one ship for Ethiopia. No ships for South Sudan have docked. Launched in May 2021, the project started on a high note but the momentum faded away.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Delayed completion of roads hurt transit business at Port of Lamu

Motorists urged to observe traffic rules on Dongo Kundu bypass

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) chairman Benjamin Tayari has urged motorists to observe traffic rules to avert accidents on the Dongo Kundu bypass in Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Motorists urged to observe traffic rules on Dongo Kundu bypass

Uganda courts Kenyan hoteliers in bid to grow fruits exports

Uganda is courting hoteliers at the Coast in its quest to grow the volume of fresh fruits exports to Kenya.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Uganda courts Kenyan hoteliers in bid to grow fruits exports

You will pay to use Dongo Kundu bypass, says Kenha

Motorists may have to pay to use the multi-billion-shilling Dongo Kundu bypass in Mombasa, which offers an alternative to the Likoni Ferry for travellers going to the South Coast.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

You will pay to use Dongo Kundu bypass, says Kenha

Joho has work cut out to steer mining, blue economy sectors

Hassan Joho is expected to actualise President Ruto's agenda to ensure value addition for the minerals extracted in Kenya and end the export of raw materials.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Joho has work cut out to steer mining, blue economy sectors

Relief for motorists as Dongo Kundu bypass opens

The Dongo Kundu bypass between Miritini to the north and Kibundani to the South Coast is complete except for street lighting, a final layer of tarmac, markings, and drainage in some sections.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Relief for motorists as Dongo Kundu bypass opens

Ruto: State to build Sh100 billion fixed bridge in Mombasa County

President William Ruto says the government secured Sh100 billion from Japan to construct the Mombasa Gate bridge in the Liwatoni area.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Ruto: State to build Sh100 billion fixed bridge in Mombasa County

Ruto hits out at critics of broad-based government

President William Ruto has hit out at leaders opposed to broad-based government saying that they have failed to offer an alternative plan to unite the country.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Ruto hits out at critics of broad-based government

Construction of Sh1b maritime training centre nears completion

The construction of the regional maritime and shipping logistics training centre at the cost of Sh1 billion in the remote village of Waa in Kwale County is 75 per cent complete.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Construction of Sh1b maritime training centre nears completion

Gedi Ruins listed as Kenya's eighth Unesco World Heritage Site

The historic town and archaeological site was inscribed on Unesco's world heritage sites list during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Gedi Ruins listed as Kenya's eighth Unesco World Heritage Site

Ruto says 1,000 youth taking jobs abroad weekly

Ruto said Gen Z protests were an eye-opener that gave him an opportunity to reorganise his administration to ensure inclusivity for the sake of harmony and development.

By Renson Mnyamwezi and Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Ruto says 1,000 youth taking jobs abroad weekly

Why Uganda chose to import oil through Mombasa and not Dar

Uganda has designated UNOC as the sole supplier of petroleum products following a change of legislation in that country.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Why Uganda chose to import oil through Mombasa and not Dar

High cost of training locks Kenyans out of sea jobs

Kenyan seafarers placed onboard ships since 2021 are 3,500 with 2,700 recruited between 2023 and 2024.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

High cost of training locks Kenyans out of sea jobs

Mixed reactions over Joho's nomination to Cabinet

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said Wednesday that President Ruto has finally recognised Joho's dedication, leadership, and vision.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Mixed reactions over Joho's nomination to Cabinet

SGR trip in luxury coach to cost Sh24,000

State flags off 20 new passenger coaches, including four premium ones. Enhanced luggage solutions and more legroom among the things passengers will enjoy.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

SGR trip in luxury coach to cost Sh24,000

Four Kenyan seafarers abandoned by ship owner in Oman

The Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) has asked the government to help return home four Kenyan seafarers stranded in Oman after their employer abandoned them.

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Four Kenyan seafarers abandoned by ship owner in Oman

Karigithu says cost of maritime courses locks out youth from jobs

Thousands of youths are missing out on maritime jobs due to the high cost of training, Kenya's special envoy for maritime and blue economy Nancy Karigithu, has said.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 5 months ago

Karigithu says cost of maritime courses locks out youth from jobs

Igad gives Red Cross Sh20 million to aid healthcare

KRCS Secretary General Ahmed Idris said disasters have become frequent, and there has been no time to rehabilitate the damaged infrastructure.

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Igad gives Red Cross Sh20 million to aid healthcare

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

Firm to put up Sh2 billion affordable housing units

Phase one kicks off immediately and will consist of 200 units.

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Firm to put up Sh2 billion affordable housing units

Coast governors skip Ruto meeting on muguka to get time to consult

The governors said they got an invitation from the president on Friday but they needed time to carry out wide consultation and reach a consensus before meeting President Ruto.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Coast governors skip Ruto meeting on muguka to get time to consult

Joho: ODM will punish MPs who back Finance Bill

Hassan Joho dared rebels to back the Finance Bill that promised new taxes, even as he urged a bipartisan approach to defeating the proposed law.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Joho: ODM will punish MPs who back Finance Bill

Booming business lifts KPA's May earnings to Sh62b

KPA management noted that the port recorded a revenue of Sh61.8 billion in May 2024, against a full-year budget of Sh54.7 billion.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Booming business lifts KPA's May earnings to Sh62b

Kwale county introduces punitive taxes to regulate muguka, miraa trade

Traders transporting muguka on motorcycles will pay Sh30,000 up from Sh3000.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Kwale county introduces punitive taxes to regulate muguka, miraa trade

Supkem urges president to review Muguka order

Clerics say stimulant has harmful effects on mental health in Coast, ask leaders to unite against the sale.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Supkem urges president to review Muguka order

Shipping lines threaten to hike freight charges over new levies

KPA said it would charge at least Sh27,000 ($200) for solid waste management from ships calling at the port on behalf of the Mombasa county government effective May 15.

By Kelvin Karani and Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Shipping lines threaten to hike freight charges over new levies

Governor Achani vows to fight for locals as boundary row rages

Taita Taveta obtained a court order recently allowing it to collect revenue from the town and deposit it in the two counties' joint Account.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Governor Achani vows to fight for locals as boundary row rages

Why Kenya exploits only 8pc of marine potential

The lack of an industrial fish landing port with cold storage, processing, and canning facilities is preventing Kenya from taking advantage of opportunities in the marine sector.

By Patrick Beja 7 months ago

Why Kenya exploits only 8pc of marine potential

We'll not charge ships more for waste -KMA

Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has put on ice a plan by the Mombasa County government that would have seen the devolved unit collect millions from ships for waste collection.

By Patrick Beja 7 months ago

We'll not charge ships more for waste -KMA

Indian naval ship docks with relief food and medicine

The relief items were received by the chairman of the Floods Disaster Coordinating Committee Major-Gen John Koimo in Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 7 months ago

Indian naval ship docks with relief food and medicine

Commissioner urges Kwale leaders to protect water tower

Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha has called on leaders to protect the Shimba Hills National Reserve, a water tower in the region.

By Patrick Beja 7 months ago

Commissioner urges Kwale leaders to protect water tower

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