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Political evolution: Is Joho ready to break ties with Raila in 2027

The story of CS Joho political evolution from Ruto's critic to his defender mirrors that of Okonkwo in novelist Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart".

Political evolution: Is Joho ready to break ties with Raila in 2027

Trouble at top maritime school escalates

Trouble at top maritime school escalates

Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports

Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports

Poisoning victims cry foul as Nema roll out clean-up plan

Poisoning victims cry foul as Nema roll out clean-up plan

Coast squatter resettlement stalls despite Ruto's Sh1.5billion pledge

The President assigned Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho to lead the process.

Coast squatter resettlement stalls despite Ruto's Sh1.5billion pledge

PS calls for empowerment of women in procurement and supply chain

Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe has empowering women in procurement is a catalyst for broader economic growth.

PS calls for empowerment of women in procurement and supply chain

Boon for over 7,000 port workers as KPA releases bonus

More than 7,000 Kenya Ports Authority workers are celebrating the return of bonus, suspended for more than five years after failing to meet annual financial targets.

Boon for over 7,000 port workers as KPA releases bonus

Why two groups of Kilifi squatters are in a tussle over prime seaside land

At the centre of the dispute is a 23.44-hectare (approximately 57.9-acre) piece of land near the ocean at Jumba Ruins, formerly owned by Jack Francis Paul.

Why two groups of Kilifi squatters are in a tussle over prime seaside land

PS assures residents of Mwache dam land compensation

The compensation of landowners affected by the Sh20 billion Mwache Dam, in Kwale County, will be cleared in the next financial year, Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho has said.

PS assures residents of Mwache dam land compensation

Epra banks on key Bills to streamline energy sector

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) is fast-tracking three key Bills that are expected to address the frequent power outage and safety issues in the country.

Epra banks on key Bills to streamline energy sector

Mombasa tea traders call for State action as Sudan closes its borders

Tea traders are still awaiting government intervention to resolve the diplomatic standoff between Kenya and Sudan, which has blocked tea exports to Khartoum.

Mombasa tea traders call for State action as Sudan closes its borders

Cement firm embroiled in 1,400-acre land dispute

More than 3,000 residents of Denyenye in Matuga sub-county, Kwale county, are embroiled in a land tussle with Bamburi Portland Cement.

Cement firm embroiled in 1,400-acre land dispute

Sh1.3b tea stuck at port after Sudan bans Kenya imports

Kenyan tea traders are counting huge losses following the ban on imports by Sudanese authorities.

Sh1.3b tea stuck at port after Sudan bans Kenya imports

Kwale leaders unite to end 43,000-hectare ranch dispute after three years

Speaking in Mwereni during a public engagement, Achani called on the security agencies to arrest those interfering with the subdivision.

Kwale leaders unite to end 43,000-hectare ranch dispute after three years

Governor Achani distributes 45 tonnes of seeds to farmers

Kwale county government has distributed 45 tonnes of assorted seeds to farmers across all the 20 wards for planting ahead of the rainy season.

Governor Achani distributes 45 tonnes of seeds to farmers

Lead poisoning victims protest delay of Sh2 billion cash payout

Supreme Court awarded Owino Uhuru lead poisoning victims Sh1.3 billion and another Sh700 million for environment clean up.

Lead poisoning victims protest delay of Sh2 billion cash payout

Maersk boosts maritime field with training for 10 cadets

There have been limited opportunities for training cadets at sea which is compulsory to secure their qualification required by international shipping lines.

Maersk boosts maritime field with training for 10 cadets

Kemsa resolves to negotiate with counties on SHA, pending bills

Kemsa has announced plans to form a team to negotiate with counties regarding issues related to the SHA and significant medical supplies pending bills.

Kemsa resolves to negotiate with counties on SHA, pending bills

Dongo Kundu, Naivasha economic zones get Sh128 billion boost in deal

The multi-billion deal aims to foster industrial growth, create jobs, and position Kenya as a regional trade powerhouse. The deal allocates Sh30B for Dongo Kundu.

Dongo Kundu, Naivasha economic zones get Sh128 billion boost in deal

Looming danger as residents live on petrol pipes

Tension is high Changamwe after the government ordered residents to vacate petroleum pipeline in the area following safety concerns.

Looming danger as residents live on petrol pipes

Ruto's plan to transform Coast into a food basket region

Ruto toured Lamu and Tana River counties where he announced plans to introduce commercial rice and sugarcane production.

Ruto's plan to transform Coast into a food basket region

State hikes pest inspection charges at ports

Kephis wants to implement the vessel and container inspection charges from March 1, 2025, to ensure that vessels do not bring materials that harbour pests from other countries.

State hikes pest inspection charges at ports

Sh30b boost for stalled Dongo Kundu project

Special Economic Zone at Dongo Kundu it is yet to gain full momentum even after the government built the necessary roads and bridges to provide a key link to the project.

Sh30b boost for stalled Dongo Kundu project

Concern as biting water shortage exposes girls to defilers

Maji Bora programme teams up with county government to drill and rehabilitate boreholes to address water crisis.County receives only 65,000 cubic metres of water per day.

Concern as biting water shortage exposes girls to defilers

President dishes goodies to Coast, campaigns for broad-based government

President William Ruto has stepped up his efforts to entrench support for his administration at the Coast by continuing to unveil a blitz of goodies while promising more.

President dishes goodies to Coast, campaigns for broad-based government

Raila Odinga caged...

Mombasa meeting attended by the duo’s trusted allies in a strong show of collaboration hints at a new political direction. Their pledge to consult on alliance could reshape the political landscape.

Raila Odinga caged...

Counties urged to enhance cancer screening

Crusaders for early detection and treatment of cancer at the Coast called on the counties to equip healthcare facilities to diagnose the disease.

Counties urged to enhance cancer screening

Why Kilifi residents want written deal with cement investor

Residents near the proposed Sh12 billion integrated cement plant in Kilifi are demanding a written agreement with the investor to guarantee their benefits.

Why Kilifi residents want written deal with cement investor

Why Coast based parties are sold, or swallowed by other entities

It is emerging that for some of the founders, these parties are cash cows. Maur Bwanamaka lost Chama Cha Uzalendo to Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti.

Why Coast based parties are sold, or swallowed by other entities

1,100 rendered jobless as Base Titanium exports last bulk shipment

Australian miner, Base Titanium, exported its last bulk shipment of titanium ore from Kenya, marking the end of the firms mining activities in Kwale County.

By 2 months ago

1,100 rendered jobless as Base Titanium exports last bulk shipment

What scrapping maritime agencies means for industry

Three maritime agencies - Kenya National Shipping Line, Lapsset and Kenya Fish Marketing Authority - face the axe in new State reforms targeting parastatals.

By 2 months ago

What scrapping maritime agencies means for industry

Trump's harsh foreign aid policy a wake-up call for Africa, says Uhuru

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta urged Kenya and other African nations to end their over-reliance on foreign aid to finance critical programs like health services

By 2 months ago

Trump's harsh foreign aid policy a wake-up call for Africa, says Uhuru

Health CS Barasa says government assessing impact of US aid withdrawal

The CS admitted that the executive order by President Donald Trump has a huge impact on health financing and is seeking interventions to sustain programs.

By 2 months ago

Health CS Barasa says government assessing impact of US aid withdrawal

Release of Sh48 billion schools capitation begins

The government will release all the Sh48 billion capital grants to schools in the next two weeks, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured.

By 2 months ago

Release of Sh48 billion schools capitation begins

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

Despite the Port of Mombasa registering a 14.1 percent increase in cargo last year, dealers in imported used cars are grappling with a decline in sales that has led to a dip in import of vehicles.

By 2 months ago

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

Jumwa relegated to Malindi politics as Joho roots for Ruto at the Coast

Formation of the broad-based government that saw Raila’s allies join Cabinet threw Jumwa into political oblivion as she is now eyeing the Malindi governor seat.

By 3 months ago

Jumwa relegated to Malindi politics as Joho roots for Ruto at the Coast

Employees given end year treat in bid to forge teamwork

Ashton Mombasa Apparel treated employees to coastal traditions celebrating Swahili, Mijikenda and Pokomo cultures.

By 3 months ago

Employees given end year treat in bid to forge teamwork

Officers undergo medical check-up ahead of festivities

At least 300 police officers were screened for various medical conditions in Mombasa ahead of the busy festive season, when they are expected to work round the clock.

By 3 months ago

Officers undergo medical check-up ahead of festivities

Firms in cut-throat competition to build cooking gas plants

A Mombasa-based container freight station (CFS) firm has announced plans to build a multi-billion-shilling cooking gas handling facility.

By 3 months ago

Firms in cut-throat competition to build cooking gas plants

Igad in fresh push to combat rise of transnational organised crime

Kenya is yet to domesticate a statute against rising transnational security threats in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) states.

By 3 months ago

Igad in fresh push to combat rise of transnational organised crime

Former CS Jumwa walks a tightrope between State job, return to politics

She was among those Ruto dismissed from Cabinet in July following Gen Z protests. However, Ruto promised her a government job, which has yet to materialize.

By 3 months ago

Former CS Jumwa walks a tightrope between State job, return to politics

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

The progress in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been hampered by lack of resources.

By 4 months ago

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

Kenya GBV cases higher than global average

Gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Kenya are more than the global average of 27 percent.

By 4 months ago

Kenya GBV cases higher than global average

Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency

An intergovernmental agency has sounded an alarm on the health of truck drivers who move cargo from the Port of Mombasa.

By 4 months ago

Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency

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