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Patrick Beja

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 Patrick Beja 14 days ago

Release of Sh48 billion schools capitation begins

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

By Patrick Beja 22 days ago

Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024

Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 28 days ago

Long-awaited Sh2.6b Shimoni Fish Port nears completion

Long-awaited Sh2.6b Shimoni Fish Port nears completion

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 29 days ago

Joho threatens critics as Kindiki calls for youth mentorship

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has warned online critics of the government as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged for mentorship.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 30 days ago

Joho threatens critics as Kindiki calls for youth mentorship

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 Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Employees given end year treat in bid to forge teamwork

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 Patrick Beja 1 month ago

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

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 Patrick Beja 1 month 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 Patrick Beja 1 month 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 Patrick Beja 1 month 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 Patrick Beja 1 month 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 Patrick Beja 1 month 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 Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Kenya GBV cases higher than global average

From bitter Ruto critic to diehard defender; Hassan Joho's evolution

Critics say he is following past Coast leaders who would say anything to please presidents. But the CS retorts that only a fool does not change his mind and he is not one.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

From bitter Ruto critic to diehard defender; Hassan Joho's evolution

Mombasa's lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

The residents of Owino Uhuru village lived near Metal Refinery, a lead-acid battery recycling factory that emitted toxic waste which resulted in more than 20 deaths.

By Patrick Beja and Nancy Gitonga 2 months ago

Mombasa's lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

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 Patrick Beja 2 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 Patrick Beja 2 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 Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Vets allay fears over mass vaccination of animals

Coast sugarcane output rises on good rains

Coast-based Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd (Kiscol) has seen increased cane output from its 1,500 contracted out-grower farmers.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Coast sugarcane output rises on good rains

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 Patrick Beja 2 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 Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Boost for farmers as state plans to revamp global tea marketing

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 Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Delayed projects leave Kenya's blue economy limping

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 Patrick Beja 2 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 Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Clinical officers now call for an overhaul of SHA board leadership

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 Patrick Beja 3 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 Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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

Unexpected moves mark Ruto coast tour, Mashujaa fete

In stark contrast to his past visit, President Ruto did not have any public engagements; his access was restricted, and his address was limited to the written English speech.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Unexpected moves mark Ruto coast tour, Mashujaa fete

Lt Col Faith Mwagandi: Shattering glass ceiling in the military

Lt Col Mwagandi made history in 2019 as the commander of a Kenya Navy warship, becoming the first woman to take command of a naval warship in Kenya's military history.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Lt Col Faith Mwagandi: Shattering glass ceiling in the military

Ruto takes an indirect aim at Gachagua, keeps off ouster debate

Without directly naming impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto issued a warning to those engaging in ethnic politics.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Ruto takes an indirect aim at Gachagua, keeps off ouster debate

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 Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Livestock experts seek to boost animal feed production in rangelands

Endarasha Academy pupil among 142 feted during Mashujaa Day

Luiz Ngumo was the youngest hero seated among the 142 heroes and heroines who graced the Mashujaa Day celebration led by President William Ruto in Kwale Stadium.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Endarasha Academy pupil among 142 feted during Mashujaa Day

Ruto promises goodies for Coast region at Mashujaa fete

A mass resettlement of thousands of landless families at the Coast is set to start after the government announced that it had set aside Sh1.5 billion for the exercise.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Ruto promises goodies for Coast region at Mashujaa fete

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 Patrick Beja 3 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 Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Housing projects change Mombasa skyline

State pushes for local manufacture of life jackets

The state has launched a four-year project to support the local manufacturing of life jackets by youth and women through cottage industries.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

State pushes for local manufacture of life jackets

State rolls out Sh7 billion housing project in Mombasa

State officials announced the roll-out of the Sh7 billion Nyali Affordable Housing project at VOK area in Nyali subcounty will comprise a number of social amenities.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

State rolls out Sh7 billion housing project in Mombasa

Alarm over new wave of land invasion in Coast

Landlords in Mombasa and other parts of Coast are grappling with a wave of land invasion that has resulted in protracted court battles.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Alarm over new wave of land invasion in Coast

Death toll hits 19, governor held as Tana River ethnic clashes worsen

Four more fatalities were reported on Saturday despite a heavy police presence. Interior CS declares the region a security-disturbed area, and bans firearm possession.

By Patrick Beja and Hassan Barisa 3 months ago

Death toll hits 19, governor held as Tana River ethnic clashes worsen

MPs demand development, end to marginalisation of North Eastern

MPs from North Eastern have called for urgent action to address lack of basic services and economic underdevelopment of the region following years of state neglect.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

MPs demand development, end to marginalisation of North Eastern

Can Sh3.4b State plan save lives on L Victoria?

The government has embarked on the construction of a maritime search and rescue coordination centre on Lake Victoria, at a cost of Sh3.4 billion.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Can Sh3.4b State plan save lives on L Victoria?

Mining CS Joho dragged into Maritime agency wars

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has been drawn into the internal power struggles at the Kenya Maritime Authority, which recently saw the ouster of Director General Martin Munga.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Mining CS Joho dragged into Maritime agency wars

KRA blocked from using new cargo clearance system

The High Court has stopped Kenya Revenue Authority from introducing a new cargo clearance system at the port of Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

KRA blocked from using new cargo clearance system

KMA board sends home director general Martin Munga

Kenya Maritime Authority board of directors has kicked out Director General Martin Munga following protracted boardroom wars

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 4 months ago

KMA board sends home director general Martin Munga

How container cash deposits are creating a problem for Kenyan traders

East Africa's logistics industry faces regulatory hurdles and trade barriers including the requirement for container cash deposits at Mombasa and Dar es Salaam ports.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

How container cash deposits are creating a problem for Kenyan traders

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