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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

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

Governor Achani distributes 45 tonnes of seeds to farmers

Governor Achani distributes 45 tonnes of seeds to farmers

Lead poisoning victims protest delay of Sh2 billion cash payout

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency

Kilifi: Accelerating growth through partnerships

Kilifi County is set to provide a major platform to investors to explore and unlock the immense opportunities that it offers.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi: Accelerating growth through partnerships

Vets allay fears over mass vaccination of animals

The vaccines to be administered to the millions of cattle, sheep, and goats are locally manufactured, the Kenya Veterinary Vaccine Production Institute (Kevevapi) has said.

By 3 months ago

Vets allay fears over mass vaccination of animals

Tourist police undergo training ahead of festive season

Tourism Police Unit (TPU) officers at the Coast are undergoing training on handling tourists ahead of the festive season.

By 4 months ago

Tourist police undergo training ahead of festive season

Boost for farmers as state plans to revamp global tea marketing

Instead of relying on the traditional auction in Mombasa, the state will now establish the Kenya Tea Trade Mission that will market tea to existing and new foreign markets.

By 4 months ago

Boost for farmers as state plans to revamp global tea marketing

Target private capital to grow maritime sector, Kenya urged

A United Nations agency urged maritime nations in the continent to allocate adequate funds to promote development in the maritime sector.

By 4 months ago

Target private capital to grow maritime sector, Kenya urged

Clinical officers now call for an overhaul of SHA board leadership

Clinical officers have called for an overhaul of the Social Health Authority (SHA) board, a day after the ouster of Chief Executive Officer Elijah Wachira.

By 4 months ago

Clinical officers now call for an overhaul of SHA board leadership

Delayed projects leave Kenya's blue economy limping

The government has been struggling to implement both Shimoni and Liwatoni fish complex since 2018, meant for processing tuna, without much success.

By 4 months ago

Delayed projects leave Kenya's blue economy limping

Governor Godhana urges state to resolve boundary disputes

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana wants the government to resolve boundary dispute between the county and its neighbours to restore peace and security.

By 4 months ago

Governor Godhana urges state to resolve boundary disputes

Ruto, Raila alliance sparks wave of political realignment at the Coast

Hassan Joho, Salim Mvurya, and Amason Kingi who guarded the turf for Raila are now on Ruto’s side as Nyali MP Mohamed Ali appears to have fallen out with his former allies in UDA.

By 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila alliance sparks wave of political realignment at the Coast

Livestock experts seek to boost animal feed production in rangelands

Livestock experts want various partners to support the production of pasture through rain fed and irrigation in the rangeland region to unlock the potential in the sector.

By 4 months ago

Livestock experts seek to boost animal feed production in rangelands

Ruto arrives in coast to lead Mashujaa Day celebrations

The once-sleepy Kwale town has been awakened after it received a major facelift to host the 61st Mashujaa Day celebrations today.

By 4 months ago

Ruto arrives in coast to lead Mashujaa Day celebrations

Housing projects change Mombasa skyline

Authorities in Mombasa County are in a race to build more than 50,000 affordable housing units within the next five years.

By 5 months ago

Housing projects change Mombasa skyline

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