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Joho faces backlash over Sh8 trillion Mrima Hill rare earth mining project

A section of Kwale leaders led by the deputy governor walked out of the CS'ss meeting in protest, accusing him of allegedly bulldozing the deal to award the licence to a US firm.

By Patrick Beja 14 days ago

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Joho uses Raila 'birthday' to boost political capital

A close ally of Joho said the real agenda of the celebration was to rally the coast region behind Joho's ambitions in 2027 and 2032.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 16 days ago

Agency pushes for investment in agro-marine hubs, infrastructure

Coast Development Authority has called for the establishment of integrated agro-marine hubs, a sea transport network, and seaweed processing centres as part of blue economy investment plan.

By Patrick Beja 17 days ago

Joho defends Junet over 2022 elections funds row

Joho defends Junet

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 18 days ago

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Why State's effort to decongest Mombasa Port is dead in the water

The Shippers Council of East Africa has called for exceptional measures to clear congestion at the port following a surge in cargo coupled with the holiday season.

By Patrick Beja 18 days ago

Mombasa receives first-ever natural gas-powered ship

The Mombasa Port received its first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered ship during the festive season, highlighting its capacity to handle next-generation, eco-friendly vessels

By Patrick Beja 18 days ago

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Why Mwakwere coronation has caused political storm in Coast

Mwakwere, who served two terms as Matuga MP in Kwale County, has led a chequered political career and has often courted controversies.

By Patrick Beja 21 days ago

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Coast squatters await promised resettlement amid evictions

Thousands of squatters face evictions as promised government land acquisitions fail, fuelling widespread frustration.

By Patrick Beja 27 days ago

Kaya elders disown Mwakwere pick as Mijikenda spokesperson

A section of Kaya elders and politicians has disowned former Cabinet Minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere's appointment as Mijikenda spokesperson, saying that they were not consulted.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Patrick Beja 27 days ago

Mombasa inspectorate officers accused of harassing traders

Former Nyali MP Hezron Awiti has accused Mombasa County Inspectorate officers of harassing hawkers and carting away their property with impunity.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 29 days ago

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Main-Kenya's fresh push to build Sh2.4 billion maritime survival centre

The centre is one of BMA's flagship infrastructure projects under its strategic modernisation programme.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Mijikenda unity drive takes centre stage at Ngala memorial

The Mijikenda comprise the Giriama, Chonyi, Kauma, Rabai, Jibana, Kambe, Ribe, Digo and Duruma communities.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Mombasa Senator urges county to upgrade health facilities

Faki also decried low staffing in health facilities and appealed to the county government to address the problem.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

New technology enhances coral reef monitoring

With more than half of the world's coral reefs lost over the past three decades, Kenyan conservationists are accelerating efforts to rescue the country's rapidly disappearing underwater ecosystems.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Katti gets new leadership in hotly contested polls

Tonui garnered 111 votes against Shamberere National Polytechnic principal, Dr Elisha Nyamu, who scored 109 votes.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Why African ports' empty container pile-up crisis is deepening

Shipping lines are facing challenges and financial losses due to global trade imbalances, resulting in the accumulation of empty containers in import-heavy regions, including Africa.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Business leaders push for port expansion to unlock Coastal growth

Business leaders and government officials have renewed calls for the expansion of the Port of Mombasa, arguing that the facility holds untapped potential to drive Kenya's economic growth.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Five Wasini Island hotels face eviction after family wins Sh2.5bn land case

The beach land worth more than Sh2.5 billion belongs to the family patriarch, the late Mr Alawy Saggaf.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Kwale family begins eviction of squatters from 309 acre land on Wasini island

A Kwale family that got a title deed for 124.7 hectares or about 309 acres on Wasini island.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

KPA steps up modernisation drive to ease congestion at Mombasa port

KPA Managing Director William Ruto has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to boosting efficiency at the Port of Mombasa through a series of strategic modernisation programmes.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Report: Cases of enforced disappearance on rise in Kenya

A report released yesterday has detailed ripple effects of the victims of Enforced Disappearance (ED) in Kenya.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

KNCCI rejects Bill seeking to establish Business Council of Kenya

KNCCI officials said the government should instead settle for their business entity and make it a statutory body, as indicated in an earlier letter by President William Ruto.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Local vehicle assembly grows 35 per cent in seven years

Kenya's vehicle assembly industry continues to gain momentum as manufacturers expand production capacity and reduce reliance on imported vehicles.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Police hiring in Coast marred by corruption, report reveals

Human Rights Agenda said the recruitment carried out in November 2025 was marred by weak accountability and significant deviations from NPSC Regulations, 2015.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Trade crippled as South Sudan imposes new levy

South Sudan has introduced Sh461,820 container levy, which customs agents say will increase cost of doing business.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

KPA threaten to down tools over CBA

KPA have threatened to go on strike in the next seven days over a delay in the implementation of the 10 per cent pay rise deal.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Experts: Governance gaps hindering growth of blue economy

Maritime experts have called for effective governance of ocean resources and involvement of communities for the Blue Circular Economy (BCE) to thrive.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

KPA trains senior managers in national values

KPA conducted a high-level training on national cohesion, values, governance and access to information for general managers.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

How ODM trounced Gachagua's DCP in Magarini by-election

DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua gave the Magarini by-election campaign a wide berth, dealing a blow to party candidate Stanley Karisa Kenga.

By Patrick Beja and Marion Kithi 1 month ago

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Anxiety as Mombasa port is slapped with surcharges amid ship delays

The spillover of ships from Tanzania following post-poll violence and the traditional surge in cargo arrival every last three months of the year have caused congestion at the Mombasa port.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Low turnout in Magarini by-election as MP is ejected from polling station

Low voter turnout and claims of bribery have marred the Magarini by-election as voters went to the polls to elect their Member of Parliament (MP).

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Magarini: ODM on edge as opposition gets boost

The MP mini-poll sees Harrison Kombe and Stanley Kenga locked in a high-stakes duel.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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ODM, DCP size up popularity ahead of Magarini by-election

In the 2022 polls, Harrison Kombe was declared winner by a narrow margin of just 21 votes over his main rival, Stanley Kenga.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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Kaya elder who installed Raila as Duruma elder dies

Only Duruma traditional dances were performed at the funeral, which was attended by hundreds of mourners.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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CS Joho claims shadowy individuals in ODM out to 'sacrifice him'

Joho said ODM experts within government had been marginalised and vowed to resist any attempts to undermine him.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Duale: Digital tools will help in weeding out counterfeit drugs, quacks

Duale said Kenya had strengthened governance to curb counterfeits.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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Why ODM leaders are clashing over Ruto's broad-based government

If Ruto hoped that the party's 20th anniversary would be his coronation to takeover the movement the late Raila Odinga painstakingly built, he was wrong.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 2 months ago

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Ruto, Uhuru to attend ODM fete as debate over 2027 fate intensifies

An estimated 10,000 delegates came for the celebrations that brought brisk business to hotels and transport companies in Mombasa.

By Willis Oketch, Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

KPA to roll out 24-hour schedule in fresh port decongestion bid

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have inked a deal to speed up the processing of cargo at the port of Mombasa amid rising volumes.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

KPA acquires modern boats to boost efficiency

An earlier 14-day shipping list indicated that there were 52 ships expected to arrive at the two ports, mostly in Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago