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Junior secondary teachers demand autonomy from primary schools
Junior secondary school teachers are calling for autonomy from primary school management to address unique challenges such as the lack of laboratories and the need to cater to adolescent learners.
By 6 days ago
Junior secondary teachers demand autonomy from primary schools
Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at port
Shipping lines accuse Kephis of delaying vessels including those carrying critical exports at Mombasa port.
By 8 days ago
Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at port
Tana River unveils plan to overhaul healthcare, end out-of-county referrals
Tana River has announced that 150 more medical staff will be hired to address shortages in the health department.
By 8 days ago
Tana River unveils plan to overhaul healthcare, end out-of-county referrals
New container guarantee deal expected to boost trade at Mombasa port
The Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) and Viaservice Kenya said the partnership will eliminate trade barriers and enhance operational efficiency in the region.
By 10 days ago
New container guarantee deal expected to boost trade at Mombasa port
Kwale residents demand a review of 9-acre ranch ownership
They appealed to President William Ruto and the National Land Commission to intervene, saying they were shortchanged in the registration of the Dokatakata Ranch by the late former area chief.
By 13 days ago
Kwale residents demand a review of 9-acre ranch ownership
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Senate Speaker Kingi's political quagmire
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi is caught between a hard place and a rock.
By 17 days ago
Senate Speaker Kingi's political quagmire
Boda boda riders to pay Sh30 daily for insurance cover
The new plan involves comprehensive medical cover for drivers and families, personal accident protection and funeral insurance.
By 17 days ago
Boda boda riders to pay Sh30 daily for insurance cover
Port of Mombasa caught in tariff wars crossfire
Traders at the port of Mombasa have been caught in the crossfire of escalating trade wars between the United States and China as costs rise.
By 22 days ago
Port of Mombasa caught in tariff wars crossfire
Agency intercepts pests-infested ship in Mombasa
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) said the vessel was heavily infested with various pests, including the Asian Gipsy Moth (AGM).
By 25 days ago
Agency intercepts pests-infested ship in Mombasa
Residents protest culture ouster as Omani artefacts dominate museum space
Local artefacts replaced by Omani exhibits, leading to public outrage. Incomplete renovations hinder display of Kenya’s rich coastal heritage.
By 30 days ago
Residents protest culture ouster as Omani artefacts dominate museum space
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Likoni channel gridlock leaves cargo owners counting losses
KPA has moved to clear the traffic snarl-up at Mombasa’s Likoni Channel, a vital waterway for ferries and larger ships, after shipping lines threatened to give it a wide berth.
By 1 month ago
Likoni channel gridlock leaves cargo owners counting losses
Mombasa port maintains grip as key hub for Uganda
The Port of Mombasa has maintained Uganda as its leading transit market despite competition from the nearby Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania.
By 1 month ago
Mombasa port maintains grip as key hub for Uganda
Coast leaders ask Supkem to iron out pilgrims' travel concerns over agents
Muslims at the Coast have called for an urgent meeting to address concerns of pilgrims whose plans to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are allegedly subjected to harsh conditions.
By 1 month ago
Coast leaders ask Supkem to iron out pilgrims' travel concerns over agents
Kenya seeks to maintain grip at International Maritime Organisation
Kenya has shifted its focus to maintaining leadership of a cluster of maritime nations after its fight for the top slot at the International Maritime Organisation flopped.
By 1 month ago
Kenya seeks to maintain grip at International Maritime Organisation
Ex-dock officials decry plot against KPA boss
Former Dock Workers Union officials have claimed that firms that lost tenders were behind the campaign to tarnish the reputation of KPA boss William Ruto, to have him removed from office.
By 1 month ago
Ex-dock officials decry plot against KPA boss
Drug use driving high hepatitis C rates at the Coast, says Dr Amoth
Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said hepatitis C is heavily concentrated among PWIDs, with Coast reporting an exposure prevalence of 25 percent.
By 1 month ago
Drug use driving high hepatitis C rates at the Coast, says Dr Amoth
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New Sh2.6b Kwale fish port lies idle as KPA hunts for operator
Fisherfolk and traders will have to wait up to six months to use the recently completed Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale’s Lunga Lunga Sub-County.
By 1 month ago
New Sh2.6b Kwale fish port lies idle as KPA hunts for operator
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Muslim University project at stake as late Senator Haji loses multi-million land case
The prime land hugging the Mtwapa Creek on one side is the site for a stalled multi-million-shilling university project.
By 1 month ago
Muslim University project at stake as late Senator Haji loses multi-million land case
Mombasa port registers 8.1 growth in cargo volume
KPA officials said the increased flow of cargo into the Mombasa port and expected calls by ships at the new Lamu port could boost its annual output.
By 1 month ago
Mombasa port registers 8.1 growth in cargo volume
Kenya's first fish port complete, handed over to KPA
Construction of Shimoni fish port, Kenya’s first such facility, started on October 1, 2022 to provide fish landing, processing and storage.The Sh2.6 billion facility was constructed by KPA.
By 1 month ago
Kenya's first fish port complete, handed over to KPA
Parliament asks Interior CS to protect health workers, hospitals
Chairman James Nyikal said nobody should be allowed to invade health facilities or interfere with the movement of ambulances.
By 1 month ago
Parliament asks Interior CS to protect health workers, hospitals
PS: Health sector needs smarter investments
Oluga challenges experts to develop accurate health data to influence political decisions.
By 1 month ago
PS: Health sector needs smarter investments
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Kenya, Tanzania border flagged as oil spill hotspot in new study
Stakeholders in the maritime industry in the region this week held an intensive training to test Kenya’s national response system to marine oil pollution.
By 1 month ago
Kenya, Tanzania border flagged as oil spill hotspot in new study
House team demands protection of medics, hospitals during demos
The National Assembly Committee on Health chairman James Nyikal says nobody should be allowed to invade health facilities or interfere with the movement of ambulances.
By 1 month ago
House team demands protection of medics, hospitals during demos
Health PS challenges medics to guide health policy
Health PS Ouma Oluga has acknowledged the key of the medical community in guiding health policy, saying policymakers rely heavily on experts knowledge to make the right decisions.
By 1 month ago
Health PS challenges medics to guide health policy
Human rights activists accuse police of intimidation over protests
Mombasa human rights activists have accused police of intimidation to paralyse protests.
By 1 month ago
Human rights activists accuse police of intimidation over protests
Muslims now protest court ruling on estate for out of wedlock children
A group of Muslims have expressed outrage over ruling by the Supreme Court ruling allowing children born out of wedlock to inherit their father’s property.
By 2 months ago
Muslims now protest court ruling on estate for out of wedlock children
Coast Politics: Joho launches Ruto's campaigns, 'Jicho Pevu' goes rogue
Joho, who once pledged to seize President WIlliam Ruto’s Taveta farm if Raila won in 2022, is now urging Coastal communities to rally behind the President.
By 2 months ago
Coast Politics: Joho launches Ruto's campaigns, 'Jicho Pevu' goes rogue
Vehicle assembling industry players bet on State incentives to shore up growth
The local automotive assembly sector is headed for a boom following continued government incentives, a thriving construction sector and a raft of other favourable factors.
By 2 months ago
Vehicle assembling industry players bet on State incentives to shore up growth
Duale banks on digitisation to curb drug theft, counterfeits
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to strengthen and upgrade surveillance in the health sector to curb corruption and the circulation of counterfeit medicines and medical products. 
By 2 months ago
Duale banks on digitisation to curb drug theft, counterfeits
Government to hire 24,000 new teachers, Education CS says
The government will employ 24,000 more teachers in the first quarter of the upcoming financial year, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.
By 2 months ago
Government to hire 24,000 new teachers, Education CS says
Six years on, Kwale's Sh38m stadium lies in ruins as locals cry foul
The project was deserted after the contractor left the site in 2020. He only constructed a four-door toilet, two goalposts, and an incomplete changing room.
By 2 months ago
Six years on, Kwale's Sh38m stadium lies in ruins as locals cry foul
KRA seizes 520 more bags of contraband sugar in Coast operation
According to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the sugar was impounded in a major operation aimed at combating smuggling and safeguarding the local sugar industry.
By 2 months ago
KRA seizes 520 more bags of contraband sugar in Coast operation
Kwale doctors to strike over delayed pay, poor working conditions
The doctors’ union has announced that its members in Kwale County will go on strike on June 29, over a raft of grievances.
By 2 months ago
Kwale doctors to strike over delayed pay, poor working conditions
Clerics want all culprits in Albert Ojwang murder punished
The Evangelical and Pentecostal churches called for a speedy, independent and transparent investigation into the killing of Ojwang for the police officers involved.
By 2 months ago
Clerics want all culprits in Albert Ojwang murder punished
KMA census indicates 16,225 vessels operate on L. Victoria
A report on the census conducted by the KMA in Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori counties indicates that 16,225 different types of vessels operate on the lake.
By 2 months ago
KMA census indicates 16,225 vessels operate on L. Victoria
Car importers sound alarm over KRA's sharp valuation hikes
Importers of used cars are concerned about the possible rise in taxes on imported used cars, effective July 1 this year.
By 2 months ago
Car importers sound alarm over KRA's sharp valuation hikes
State acquires more land for Sh20 billion Mwache dam for planting trees
Speaking during a tree-planting exercise to mark World Environment Day, Kibachio said the dam was being constructed on Mwache River and faced the threat of siltation.
By 3 months ago
State acquires more land for Sh20 billion Mwache dam for planting trees
Kwale Governor Achani's exclusive tenders to women, youth
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has directed all 10 county government departments to award development project contracts exclusively to registered companies for women and youth.
By 3 months ago
Kwale Governor Achani's exclusive tenders to women, youth
Experts discuss fears on proposed IMO ships greenhouse gas emission policies
IMO guidelines on greenhouse gas emissions are expected to come into force in three years. Experts warn many ships may be withdrawn, disrupting the supply chain and pushing prices up.
By 3 months ago
Experts discuss fears on proposed IMO ships greenhouse gas emission policies
Why 50:30:20 school capitaion model is coming gto an end
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
11 mins ago
Sh12 trillion public debt horror with little to show
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
11 mins ago
Dalmas Otieno: The defiant Moi-era minister who knew how to survive politically
National
By Hudson Gumbihi and Anne Atieno
26 mins ago
How camel tears can neutralise snake venom
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo
2 hrs ago