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Bernard Sanga

Little known court that slew the demon of piracy

Perched on a creek about 16 kilometres north of Mombasa, Shanzu Law Court was arguably the smallest judicial station at the coast before the deadly pirates created a hell off the Coast of Somalia.

By Bernard Sanga 3 months ago

Little known court that slew the demon of piracy

State question after Coast Gen Z protests infiltrated by blood-thirsty gangs

State question after Coast Gen Z protests infiltrated by blood-thirsty gangs

By Bernard Sanga 5 months ago

New system to bring down cost of trade through Mombasa port

New system to bring down cost of trade through Mombasa port

By Bernard Sanga 7 months ago

Union rejects plan by regulator to deduct guards' salaries for training

Union rejects plan by regulator to deduct guards' salaries for training

By Bernard Sanga 7 months ago

Residents evacuated in Coast as Cyclone Hidaya slams Tanzania

Cyclone Hidaya hits Mtwara and Lindi, in the southern tip of Tanzania causing immense destruction. Public and private beaches deserted with locals and tourists staying away.

By Bernard Sanga 7 months ago

Residents evacuated in Coast as Cyclone Hidaya slams Tanzania

Huge volumes of unsold tea at Mombasa auction raises red flag

Tea prices at the auction have remained static at Sh308 since January 2023. Over 47 per cent of volumes offered remain unsold due to overproduction.

By Bernard Sanga 9 months ago

Huge volumes of unsold tea at Mombasa auction raises red flag

Joho ambition to take over Raila's mantle remains a daunting task

Azimio leader rejects Joho's overtures for endorsement for presidential ticket in 2027, tells former governor to seek support of party delegates.

By Bernard Sanga 10 months ago

Joho ambition to take over Raila's mantle remains a daunting task

Mystery of contaminated sugar in warehouse

The contaminated sugar, part of the consignment that arrived in Mombasa from Mauritius on October 9, 2023, has not been released to the market.

By Bernard Sanga 10 months ago

Mystery of contaminated sugar in warehouse

Housing project does not benefit the poor, MPs told

Mombasa residents draw parallels between AHP and Buxton Point housing project. One claims that most apartments were bought by businessmen.

By Bernard Sanga 10 months ago

Housing project does not benefit the poor, MPs told

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for a neutral and independent commission or task force to deal with graft in the Judiciary.

By Bernard Sanga 10 months ago

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Conceived by Moi government, it was during Kibaki time that cost was revised from Sh1.9b. Uhuru never visited the site although it was a flagship project for the region.

By Bernard Sanga 11 months ago

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Ayman was among 35 suspects wanted for terror attacks in Lamu and Tana River. He helped British jihadist Thomas Evans to slit the throats of some 85 men in 2014.

By Bernard Sanga 11 months ago

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

In 2021, Mutungi lost a case in which she sought to recover the money from FEP Sacco. Nyakang'o is said to be one of the 11 directors of FEP Sacco, which the State now says is illegal.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

The case on the importation of Sh17 billion oil failed to take off in Mombasa on Tuesday after the woman who claims to be the owner and KPA engaged in blame game.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

Shakahola probe: Pastor Ezekiel Odero explains his immense wealth

Odero tells the committee his wealth comes from the offerings of his over 45,000 followers. Says he met Makenzi in 2010 but later severed ties with him due to his ideologies.

By Mate Tongola and Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Shakahola probe: Pastor Ezekiel Odero explains his immense wealth

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the proposal was a clear indication that the Kenya Kwanza government had taken the people of the Coast for a ride.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Over 12,500 delegates are expected to attend Taita Taveta County's inaugural investors conference, slated for next month.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Joho empire threatened as audit queries hit family port business

Auditor General is questioning the contract between Joho family's company, Autoports Terminal Limited (APTL), and Kenya Railways for the transportation of cargo by the SGR.

By Patrick Beja and Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Joho empire threatened as audit queries hit family port business

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

An analysis of coastal counties' fiscal policies paints a picture of counties struggling to raise own-source revenue due to a slump in the tourism sector and insecurity.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

Court revokes ban on cash aid to public hospitals in Mombasa

The county also prohibited the hospitals from accepting any help.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Court revokes ban on cash aid to public hospitals in Mombasa

Kenya still harbours sweet dreams of owning a ship

Kenya has watched enviably as other African countries build their own vessels, hoping that a day will come when it will achieve such a feat.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Kenya still harbours sweet dreams of owning a ship

Shakahola deaths Probe: Makenzi closed church to deceive police

A sour stench of death dominated the air in Shakahola along the Malindi-Sala Gate route for the last 15 days. Over 110 bodies have been recovered from graves.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Shakahola deaths Probe: Makenzi closed church to deceive police

Like all men of God who have walked on earth, 'my brother is being tested'

Mbatha said his brother and the other preachers held opposing beliefs. Other pastors, whom he declined to name, believed Makenzi's doctrine was incendiary and could lead to their arrest.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Like all men of God who have walked on earth, 'my brother is being tested'

8 more dead children found, adults refuse to 'betray' Pastor Mackenzie

The compound of Paul Makenzie where the bodies of eight minors were retrieved on Wednesday from shallow graves is now a crime scene and cannot be accessed by the public.

By Bernard Sanga and Marion Kithi 1 year ago

8 more dead children found, adults refuse to 'betray' Pastor Mackenzie

Mega projects and plum jobs in the offing as Ruto charms Coast

President keen to shore up political support in a region regarded as an ODM stronghold. He appointed many locals to plum jobs and fulfilled pledge to revert services to port.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Mega projects and plum jobs in the offing as Ruto charms Coast

Why State blocked Nassir's plan to collect Sh2.3b levy from port

AG says the move is illegal and would lead to double taxation. The proposed new levies include Sh650 per imported motor vehicle and Sh1,300 per container

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Why State blocked Nassir's plan to collect Sh2.3b levy from port

Taxpayers to pay Sh75m for partly boycotted MPs' parley in Mombasa

MPs will get Sh10,000 in allowances each per day despite boycotting retreat for two days. The workshop will be facilitated by trainers from Ghana and Uganda.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Taxpayers to pay Sh75m for partly boycotted MPs' parley in Mombasa

State yet to establish motive for deadly December Lamu attacks

While some authorities blame Al Shabaab militants, others point at historical land conflicts. Other worrying reports intimate an unholy alliance between militant remnants and landlords.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

State yet to establish motive for deadly December Lamu attacks

How baobabs were trafficked from the Coast

The Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act of 2016 gave counties the authority to regulate tree-cutting on private farms and government forests.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

How baobabs were trafficked from the Coast

Evolution of Mtwapa town after the death of nightclub tourism

Mtwapa was famous for its active nightlife as both local and international tourists set base for their vacations. It is changing to an investment hub with plans to run a 24-hour economy.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Evolution of Mtwapa town after the death of nightclub tourism

William Ruto declares war on Coast drug barons

Ruto said illicit alcohol and drug substances have killed several people and wrecked families across the country, and that it was time to eradicate the vice.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

William Ruto declares war on Coast drug barons

Mombasa residents thwart police attempts to evict woman from her home

The officers encountered resistance from the locals who came to defend Ms Shenaz Hussein who is said to have been staying at the house for the last 60 years.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Mombasa residents thwart police attempts to evict woman from her home

Shame of abandoned Mombasa Municipal Stadium

Mombasa Municipal Stadium is an abandoned construction site. Toilets, bathrooms, and perimeter walls that caved in, due to years of neglect, are yet to be fully erected.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Shame of abandoned Mombasa Municipal Stadium

Mombasa misses Cabinet slots as power base shifts to Kilifi, Kwale

This is the first time in 24 years Coast's political and economic capital isn't in Cabinet. Analysts say Ruto is rewarding loyalists who will be key in his re-election bid in 2027.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Mombasa misses Cabinet slots as power base shifts to Kilifi, Kwale

When it's hot, Mombasa residents drink it hotter

The rich coffee-drinking culture at the Coast is believed to have been introduced by Arab merchants in 1600s. There are two varieties: sweetened or bitter coffee, both are brewed traditionally.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

When it's hot, Mombasa residents drink it hotter

William Ruto expected in Coast amid debate on port services getting restored

President Ruto is today expected to make his maiden tour of the Coast as the Head of State amid heightened debate on his directive to revert all port services back to Mombasa.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

William Ruto expected in Coast amid debate on port services getting restored

Counties to formulate plan on pending bills

After the swearing-in on Tuesday, President William Ruto promised to transfer all the functions devolved as per the Constitution and that will be followed by more funds.

By Bernard Sanga, Joackim Bwana 2 years ago

Counties to formulate plan on pending bills

Independence-era politician Sheikh Salim, CS Najib Balala's elder brother, is dead

Independence struggle-era Sheikh Salim, the elder brother of Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala is dead

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Independence-era politician Sheikh Salim, CS Najib Balala's elder brother, is dead

Abdulswamad Nassir : I'll be my own man

Nassir tells residents not even his predecessor Joho will influence his decisions. He beat Hassan of UDA who described the governor-elect as a "Joho project".

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Abdulswamad Nassir : I'll be my own man

Why the honeymoon will soon be over for Mombasa's new governor

Abdulswamad Nassir of ODM won after garnering 119, 083 votes, beating his close challenger Hassan Omar of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) who got 97, 108 votes.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Why the honeymoon will soon be over for Mombasa's new governor

Nassir, Omar jostle for Mombasa top seat as Joho factor looms large

More than 600,000 voters will head to polling stations in Mombasa tomorrow to elect their new governor.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Nassir, Omar jostle for Mombasa top seat as Joho factor looms large

Agencies in race to lock out cartels as rollout of RPL programme nears

State agencies fear rogue individuals could turn it into a money-minting venture. PS Margret Mwakima says quality assurance tools will be watertight to ensure only credible certificates are issued.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Agencies in race to lock out cartels as rollout of RPL programme nears

William Ruto, Raila Odinga allies in last-minute pitch in race for governor's seat

On Thursday, former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu campaigned for Nassir in Changamwe and Jomvu. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko campaigned for Omar in the areas dominated by Akamba votes.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

William Ruto, Raila Odinga allies in last-minute pitch in race for governor's seat

Government should partner with the betting industry for public good

The betting companies have over time proved to be a game changer by providing financial support to the sports teams and activities in the country.

By Bernard Sanga 2 years ago

Government should partner with the betting industry for public good

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