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Bernard Sanga

Huge volumes of unsold tea at Mombasa auction raises red flag

Tea prices at the auction have remained static at Sh308 since January 2023. Over 47 per cent of volumes offered remain unsold due to overproduction.

Huge volumes of unsold tea at Mombasa auction raises red flag

Joho ambition to take over Raila's mantle remains a daunting task

Joho ambition to take over Raila's mantle remains a daunting task

By 2 months ago

Mystery of contaminated sugar in warehouse

Mystery of contaminated sugar in warehouse

By 2 months ago

Housing project does not benefit the poor, MPs told

Housing project does not benefit the poor, MPs told

By 2 months ago

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for a neutral and independent commission or task force to deal with graft in the Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Conceived by Moi government, it was during Kibaki time that cost was revised from Sh1.9b. Uhuru never visited the site although it was a flagship project for the region.

By 3 months ago

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Ayman was among 35 suspects wanted for terror attacks in Lamu and Tana River. He helped British jihadist Thomas Evans to slit the throats of some 85 men in 2014.

By 3 months ago

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

In 2021, Mutungi lost a case in which she sought to recover the money from FEP Sacco. Nyakang’o is said to be one of the 11 directors of FEP Sacco, which the State now says is illegal.

By 4 months ago

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

The case on the importation of Sh17 billion oil failed to take off in Mombasa on Tuesday after the woman who claims to be the owner and KPA engaged in blame game.

By 5 months ago

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the proposal was a clear indication that the Kenya Kwanza government had taken the people of the Coast for a ride.

By 7 months ago

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Over 12,500 delegates are expected to attend Taita Taveta County’s inaugural investors conference, slated for next month.

By 7 months ago

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

An analysis of coastal counties' fiscal policies paints a picture of counties struggling to raise own-source revenue due to a slump in the tourism sector and insecurity.

By 8 months ago

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for a neutral and independent commission or task force to deal with graft in the Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Conceived by Moi government, it was during Kibaki time that cost was revised from Sh1.9b. Uhuru never visited the site although it was a flagship project for the region.

By 3 months ago

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Ayman was among 35 suspects wanted for terror attacks in Lamu and Tana River. He helped British jihadist Thomas Evans to slit the throats of some 85 men in 2014.

By 3 months ago

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

In 2021, Mutungi lost a case in which she sought to recover the money from FEP Sacco. Nyakang’o is said to be one of the 11 directors of FEP Sacco, which the State now says is illegal.

By 4 months ago

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

The case on the importation of Sh17 billion oil failed to take off in Mombasa on Tuesday after the woman who claims to be the owner and KPA engaged in blame game.

By 5 months ago

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the proposal was a clear indication that the Kenya Kwanza government had taken the people of the Coast for a ride.

By 7 months ago

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Over 12,500 delegates are expected to attend Taita Taveta County’s inaugural investors conference, slated for next month.

By 7 months ago

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

An analysis of coastal counties' fiscal policies paints a picture of counties struggling to raise own-source revenue due to a slump in the tourism sector and insecurity.

By 8 months ago

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for a neutral and independent commission or task force to deal with graft in the Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Conceived by Moi government, it was during Kibaki time that cost was revised from Sh1.9b. Uhuru never visited the site although it was a flagship project for the region.

By 3 months ago

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Ayman was among 35 suspects wanted for terror attacks in Lamu and Tana River. He helped British jihadist Thomas Evans to slit the throats of some 85 men in 2014.

By 3 months ago

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

In 2021, Mutungi lost a case in which she sought to recover the money from FEP Sacco. Nyakang’o is said to be one of the 11 directors of FEP Sacco, which the State now says is illegal.

By 4 months ago

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

The case on the importation of Sh17 billion oil failed to take off in Mombasa on Tuesday after the woman who claims to be the owner and KPA engaged in blame game.

By 5 months ago

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the proposal was a clear indication that the Kenya Kwanza government had taken the people of the Coast for a ride.

By 7 months ago

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Over 12,500 delegates are expected to attend Taita Taveta County’s inaugural investors conference, slated for next month.

By 7 months ago

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

An analysis of coastal counties' fiscal policies paints a picture of counties struggling to raise own-source revenue due to a slump in the tourism sector and insecurity.

By 8 months ago

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for a neutral and independent commission or task force to deal with graft in the Judiciary.

By Bernard Sanga 2 months ago

Raila now calls for Judiciary purge

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Conceived by Moi government, it was during Kibaki time that cost was revised from Sh1.9b. Uhuru never visited the site although it was a flagship project for the region.

By Bernard Sanga 3 months ago

Intrigues of Sh10b college project that has left Balala in a tight spot

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Ayman was among 35 suspects wanted for terror attacks in Lamu and Tana River. He helped British jihadist Thomas Evans to slit the throats of some 85 men in 2014.

By Bernard Sanga 3 months ago

Wanted terrorist behind nine-year carnage in Lamu killed in Somalia

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

In 2021, Mutungi lost a case in which she sought to recover the money from FEP Sacco. Nyakang'o is said to be one of the 11 directors of FEP Sacco, which the State now says is illegal.

By Bernard Sanga 4 months ago

Puzzle of how the Controller of Budget was linked to Sh29m case

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

The case on the importation of Sh17 billion oil failed to take off in Mombasa on Tuesday after the woman who claims to be the owner and KPA engaged in blame game.

By Bernard Sanga 5 months ago

Sh17 billion oil deal: Who is fooling who?

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the proposal was a clear indication that the Kenya Kwanza government had taken the people of the Coast for a ride.

By Bernard Sanga 7 months ago

Storm over plan to privatise ports facilities

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Over 12,500 delegates are expected to attend Taita Taveta County's inaugural investors conference, slated for next month.

By Bernard Sanga 7 months ago

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

An analysis of coastal counties' fiscal policies paints a picture of counties struggling to raise own-source revenue due to a slump in the tourism sector and insecurity.

By Bernard Sanga 8 months ago

Tourism slump, insecurity dent Coast counties' revenue growth plans

Court revokes ban on cash aid to public hospitals in Mombasa

The county also prohibited the hospitals from accepting any help.

By Bernard Sanga 11 months ago

Court revokes ban on cash aid to public hospitals in Mombasa

Kenya still harbours sweet dreams of owning a ship

Kenya has watched enviably as other African countries build their own vessels, hoping that a day will come when it will achieve such a feat.

By Bernard Sanga 11 months ago

Kenya still harbours sweet dreams of owning a ship

Shakahola deaths Probe: Makenzi closed church to deceive police

A sour stench of death dominated the air in Shakahola along the Malindi-Sala Gate route for the last 15 days. Over 110 bodies have been recovered from graves.

By Bernard Sanga 11 months ago

Shakahola deaths Probe: Makenzi closed church to deceive police

Like all men of God who have walked on earth, 'my brother is being tested'

Mbatha said his brother and the other preachers held opposing beliefs. Other pastors, whom he declined to name, believed Makenzi's doctrine was incendiary and could lead to their arrest.

By Bernard Sanga 11 months ago

Like all men of God who have walked on earth, 'my brother is being tested'

Mega projects and plum jobs in the offing as Ruto charms Coast

President keen to shore up political support in a region regarded as an ODM stronghold. He appointed many locals to plum jobs and fulfilled pledge to revert services to port.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Mega projects and plum jobs in the offing as Ruto charms Coast

Why State blocked Nassir's plan to collect Sh2.3b levy from port

AG says the move is illegal and would lead to double taxation. The proposed new levies include Sh650 per imported motor vehicle and Sh1,300 per container

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Why State blocked Nassir's plan to collect Sh2.3b levy from port

Taxpayers to pay Sh75m for partly boycotted MPs' parley in Mombasa

MPs will get Sh10,000 in allowances each per day despite boycotting retreat for two days. The workshop will be facilitated by trainers from Ghana and Uganda.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

Taxpayers to pay Sh75m for partly boycotted MPs' parley in Mombasa

State yet to establish motive for deadly December Lamu attacks

While some authorities blame Al Shabaab militants, others point at historical land conflicts. Other worrying reports intimate an unholy alliance between militant remnants and landlords.

By Bernard Sanga 1 year ago

State yet to establish motive for deadly December Lamu attacks

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