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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 7 days ago
Echoes of Mtongwe ferry tragedy: Survivors' three decades quest for justice
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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 7 days ago
Diver recalls 12 days of gruelling rescue, recovery mission after ferry disaster
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 13 days ago
TVET almost doubled this year, says Education CS
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 14 days ago
Mijikenda elders allege scheme to kick out KPA chairman
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 16 days ago
DCI insists Gachagua must not expect special treatment from police
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 19 days ago
Ships carbon levy: Mombasa shippers brace for freight hike
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 19 days ago
Kenyan cadets get boost as shipping lines offer sea training
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 21 days ago
Audit uncovers flaws in Governor Nassir's Mombasa administration.
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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 24 days ago
Political evolution: Is Joho ready to break ties with Raila in 2027
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 25 days ago
Blame game over sinking Mombasa building
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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 25 days ago
Signs of cover-up as blame shifts over collapsed Mombasa building
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 26 days ago
Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports
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 26 days ago
Questions as KDF brings down teetering 11-storey building
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 26 days ago
Trouble at top maritime school escalates
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 27 days ago
Poisoning victims cry foul as Nema roll out clean-up plan
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 29 days ago
Cold night for 3,000 families as Gazi village homes are demolished
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 29 days ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 1 month ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Maersk boosts maritime field with training for 10 cadets
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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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Dongo Kundu, Naivasha economic zones get Sh128 billion boost in deal
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Kemsa resolves to negotiate with counties on SHA, pending bills
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Ruto's plan to transform Coast into a food basket region
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Looming danger as residents live on petrol pipes
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Sh30b boost for stalled Dongo Kundu project
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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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
President dishes goodies to Coast, campaigns for broad-based government
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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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Concern as biting water shortage exposes girls to defilers
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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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
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.
By Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Counties urged to enhance cancer screening
Ruto pledges goodies to Coast residents on Coast tour
President William Ruto promised to connect electricity for free to more than 21,000 households in Kilifi county.
By Marion Kithi and Patrick Beja 2 months ago
Ruto pledges goodies to Coast residents on Coast tour