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 Patrick Beja 11 days ago

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 Patrick Beja 11 days ago

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 Patrick Beja 12 days ago

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 Patrick Beja 13 days ago

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 Patrick Beja 13 days ago

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 Experts warn many ships may be withdrawn, disrupting the supply chain and pushing prices up.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 Patrick Beja 27 days ago

Global interfaith launch initiative to protect Kilifi girls against early marriage

Research conducted by the Faith to Action Network reveals that a large number of girls in Kilifi County never transition from primary to secondary school because of early marriages.

By Nikko Tanui, Patrick Beja 29 days ago

Lamu cotton plant to boost Coast farmers, create 5,000 jobs

The processing plant is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Lamu County, which lacks industries.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

PAA defends Senate speaker over alleged role to remove KPA chairman from office

Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has defended Senate Speaker Amason Kingi against claims that he was scheming to have Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) chairman Mr Benjamin Tayari replaced.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Residents demand fresh valuation, pay out over highway project

Families affected by the construction of the Mombasa-Mtwapa-Kwa Kadzengo Road want the government to review the valuation of their property and pay them for the loss of their livelihood.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

New port levy to raise costs of sanitary pads, diapers, and detergents

The new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) levy has sparked debate from various stakeholders, with some insisting it will raise the cost of imported goods in the country.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Echoes of Mtongwe ferry tragedy: Survivors' three decades quest for justice

Survivors of the biggest marine accident in Kenyan history that claimed 272 lives tell horrifying tales of struggles, abandonment and delayed compensation 31 years down the line

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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Diver recalls 12 days of gruelling rescue, recovery mission after ferry disaster

Abdulhamid Haq was a leading rescuer in the Mtongwe ferry disaster, the 1996 MV Bukoba in Tanzania, and the 2019 Mariam Kighenda and her daughter Amanda Mutheu rescue.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

TVET almost doubled this year, says Education CS

The government's push to boost enrolment in TVET institutions has paid off, with numbers rising from 375,000 to 600,000.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Mijikenda elders allege scheme to kick out KPA chairman

A section of Mijikenda elders have alleged a scheme by some Coast politicians to kick out Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) board chairman Benjamin Tayari.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

DCI insists Gachagua must not expect special treatment from police

DCI has said that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should not expect special treatment from the police on his personal security.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Ships carbon levy: Mombasa shippers brace for freight hike

The carbon levy on ship emissions will likely burden consumers in Kenya and Africa, despite the continent contributing the least to greenhouse gases.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Kenyan cadets get boost as shipping lines offer sea training

Major shipping lines operating at the port of Mombasa have opened up sea- training for Kenyan cadets on board their ships.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Audit uncovers flaws in Governor Nassir's Mombasa administration.

An audit report has revealed that Mombasa County is grappling with numerous stalled projects and growing pending bills, despite annual budget allocations.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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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".

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Blame game over sinking Mombasa building

At the scene of the sinking building, the notice board with details of the designer and architecture was removed on Wednesday night, pointing to a conspiracy to cover up the crime.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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Signs of cover-up as blame shifts over collapsed Mombasa building

A partner of the firm that designed the 11-storey building brought down by soldiers in Mombasa is the county architect who stamps all building plans before they are approved.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports

Most containers used to import cargo through major Kenyan ports are contaminated and pose health risks to consumers, a new survey shows.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Questions as KDF brings down teetering 11-storey building

Mombasa City was a ghost town for seven hours after residents were evacuated to allow for the demolition of a condemned 11-storey building by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Trouble at top maritime school escalates

It is now two weeks since students at Kenya's premier maritime training institute - Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA)- were sent home indefinitely following unrest.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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

Nema says it would send experts within a week to assess the level of pollution. Uhuru Owino residents accuse State of delaying Sh2b compensation and cleaning.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Cold night for 3,000 families as Gazi village homes are demolished

The men, reportedly transported from neighbouring Mombasa County, descended on the houses armed with machetes and other crude weapons while the residents were still asleep.

By Tobias Chanji and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago