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Patrick Beja And Willis Oketch

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 2 months ago

Hasu's unique funeral procession mesmerizes Mombasa

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Wall of mangroves along coastline to aid in carbon capture initiatives

Wall of mangroves along coastline to aid in carbon capture initiatives

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

You risk going to the ICC, Raila warns opponents

You risk going to the ICC, Raila warns opponents

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

President appoints former Kinango MP as chairman of KPA

Tayari, who lost the Kinango seat to his archrival, Mr Gonzi Rai of PAA in the August 2022 polls, has been appointed to serve to the KPA board for a term of three years.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

President appoints former Kinango MP as chairman of KPA

Raila eyes 2027, says he has energy

Raila Odinga said he will revive his political bases across the country and clean up ODM ahead of 2027 campaigns.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

Raila eyes 2027, says he has energy

Leaders say Raila didn’t contract virus in the Coast

Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo said they ensured microphones were sanitised when Raila addressed rallies in Kilifi County.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 3 years ago

Leaders say Raila didn’t contract virus in the Coast

Joho kicks off presidential campaigns, pledges Sh300b for the youth

Joho promised to revolutionise the country’s economy and create jobs for the youth

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 3 years ago

Joho kicks off presidential campaigns, pledges Sh300b for the youth

Jealous husband slits wife’s throat, kills self

Father of five had demanded to know why another man had been dropping his spouse back home at night

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 4 years ago

Jealous husband slits wife’s throat, kills self

Ports authority moves top bosses in changes

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has effected major changes affecting 16 senior officers who have either been demoted, transferred or promoted.

By Benard Sanga, Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 5 years ago

Ports authority moves top bosses in changes

Joho's rival asks IEBC to intervene over billboards

Incumbent governor has taken up all advertising sites in Mombasa, locking out his opponents

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 7 years ago

Joho's rival asks IEBC to intervene over billboards

Reject Uhuru, he doesn't mean well for you, Raila tells voters at the Coast

Raila and a host of ODM leaders described the Jubilee administration as an enemy of Coast and ordinary Kenyans, accusing it of initiating 'superficial land reforms', failing to resolve historic injustices and refusing to establish national cohesion.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 7 years ago

Reject Uhuru, he doesn't mean well for you, Raila tells voters at the Coast

Mudavadi queries Sh35b lease scheme

Amani National Congress(ANC) has accused the government of another Sh35 billion scandal in the health ministry.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 8 years ago

Mudavadi queries Sh35b lease scheme

Malindi by-election outcome sends Jubilee back to drawing board

Opinion is divided on the impact of the Malindi parliamentary by-election outcome. ODM’s Willy Mtengo won with 15,582 votes against Philip Charo’s 9,243 in the March 7 polls.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 8 years ago

Malindi by-election outcome sends Jubilee back to drawing board

Joho, Omar clash over missing cash

A fierce war of words has erupted between Governor Hassan Joho and Senator Hassan Omar over the latest report of the Auditor General which has raised questions about financial management at the county.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 9 years ago

Joho, Omar clash over missing cash

Coast leaders push for 'own' local party

Coast politicians, especially those estranged from the Orange Democratic Movement, are spearheading calls for the formation of a political party founded by local people.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 9 years ago

Coast leaders push for 'own' local party

Mombasa county drafts new laws to access Port revenue

Mombasa County Assembly has formulated two bills laying claim to part of the revenue collected from the Port of Mombasa.

By BernaRd Sanga, Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 9 years ago

Mombasa county drafts new laws to access Port revenue

Optimism abound in restoring lost glory as Port county pushes to overcome challenges

Kenya’s second most important county is struggling to surmount myriad challenges. Dubbed the gateway to East and Central Africa because of hosting the principal seaport of the region, Mombasa is reeling under youth unemployment, drug abuse, poor education standards, land conflicts, dilapidated roads and battered tourism.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 10 years ago

Optimism abound in restoring lost glory as Port county pushes to overcome challenges

Dock workers oppose port's privatisation

Port workers want Coast leaders to push for amendment of the Mombasa Port service charter to retain its status as a service port instead of transforming it into a landlord.

By PATRICK BEJA and WILLIS OKETCH 10 years ago

Dock workers oppose port's privatisation

Test for Uhuru as Coast squatters, landowners await fair verdict

President Uhuru Kenyatta faces an acid test in resolving the squatter problem at the Coast, perceived to be one of the reasons for Jubilee Coalition’s poor performance in that region during the March 4 General Election.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 11 years ago

Test for Uhuru as Coast squatters, landowners await fair verdict

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