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Return of piracy: Hijacking of Mombasa-bound ship signals troubling concerns

The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the US-Israel-Iran war has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for Somali pirates to hijack ships.

By Benard Sanga 2 months ago

CS Joho issues tender for estimated Sh8 trillion Mrima mineral in coast

Beneath the sacred forests of Kwale County lies a multi-billion-dollar mineral deposit.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

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Iran war a blessing in disguise for Lamu Port

Luxury supercars were offloaded at Lamu Port, signalling high-end automotive arrivals.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

Uncertain harvest: Quality concerns and policy gaps cloud Kenya's macadamia sector

Uasin Gishu, Taita Taveta and Busia have joined traditional producers Murang’a, Meru and Embu.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Why Hassan Joho wants to be Ruto's 2027 running mate

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has held eight meetings with Coast leaders in the past two months, signaling his relentless pursuit to become President William Ruto’s running mate.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ

The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast

Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Return of piracy: Hijacking of Mombasa-bound ship signals troubling concerns

The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the US-Israel-Iran war has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for Somali pirates to hijack ships.

By Benard Sanga 2 months ago

CS Joho issues tender for estimated Sh8 trillion Mrima mineral in coast

Beneath the sacred forests of Kwale County lies a multi-billion-dollar mineral deposit.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

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Iran war a blessing in disguise for Lamu Port

Luxury supercars were offloaded at Lamu Port, signalling high-end automotive arrivals.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

Uncertain harvest: Quality concerns and policy gaps cloud Kenya's macadamia sector

Uasin Gishu, Taita Taveta and Busia have joined traditional producers Murang’a, Meru and Embu.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Why Hassan Joho wants to be Ruto's 2027 running mate

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has held eight meetings with Coast leaders in the past two months, signaling his relentless pursuit to become President William Ruto’s running mate.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ

The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast

Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Return of piracy: Hijacking of Mombasa-bound ship signals troubling concerns

The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the US-Israel-Iran war has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for Somali pirates to hijack ships.

By Benard Sanga 2 months ago

CS Joho issues tender for estimated Sh8 trillion Mrima mineral in coast

Beneath the sacred forests of Kwale County lies a multi-billion-dollar mineral deposit.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

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Iran war a blessing in disguise for Lamu Port

Luxury supercars were offloaded at Lamu Port, signalling high-end automotive arrivals.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

Uncertain harvest: Quality concerns and policy gaps cloud Kenya's macadamia sector

Uasin Gishu, Taita Taveta and Busia have joined traditional producers Murang’a, Meru and Embu.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Why Hassan Joho wants to be Ruto's 2027 running mate

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has held eight meetings with Coast leaders in the past two months, signaling his relentless pursuit to become President William Ruto’s running mate.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ

The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast

Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Why Hassan Joho wants to be Ruto's 2027 running mate

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has held eight meetings with Coast leaders in the past two months, signaling his relentless pursuit to become President William Ruto's running mate.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

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Slow infrastructure rollout delays investment at Dongo Kundu SEZ

The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya's flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

Premium

Mnazi moves from dingy dens to modern lounges across the Coast

Once whispered about in the shadows of urban slums or hidden beneath trees in rural coastal villages, palm wine, popularly known as mnazi, is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Joho faces big test in executing State's mining agenda in Coast

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has deployed both carrot and stick to navigate the intricate politics in the extractive industry that many of his predecessors have failed to unlock.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

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Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars

At Oza Ranch, tensions have flared over a grazing contract issued to a private investor, valid until 2027.

By Benard Sanga 6 months ago

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Kenya joins push for continental shipping line

Most cargo in ESNA is shipped by big international companies based outside the continent

By Benard Sanga 6 months ago

Court fast-tracks case challenging Treasury powers

The High Court in Mombasa has declared an application challenging the new law giving the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary sweeping powers over State agencies urgent.

By Benard Sanga 7 months ago

Firm writes to CJ over battle for Sh1.5 billion beach plot in Kwale

A firm has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome alleging a scheme to grab its prime beach plot valued at Sh1.5 billion in Diani, Kwale County, using forged court documents.

By Benard Sanga 7 months ago

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At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate them

Tourism stakeholders say crows have killed the small native birds that attracted tourists who were keen on bird excursions.

By Benard Sanga 7 months ago

Surging imports revive CFS businesses.

This marks a significant turnaround of the privately owned CFS business that took a hit after the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) cargo trains and the expansion of Mombasa port.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

How counties are using highways to make a killing

Several counties have turned national highways into toll points, imposing several levies that have increased the cost of transport.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

CS Murkomen in a spot as Kwa Binzaro cult casualties increase

Murkomen ignored calls from locals to fill three administrative posts that were vacant in the Chakama area, which covers Kwa Binzaro and Shakahola.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

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Sudan moves to unlock disputed key trade corridor with Kenya

NCTTCA says the construction of the Nadopal-Nakodok road link would improve inter-trade between Kenya and South Sudan, whose value stood at Sh29.5 billion in 2013.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Twelve years later: Why counties are struggling with calamities

The cyclic calamities continue to weigh heavily on the lives of millions of Kenyans as county governments endure inadequate budget allocation from the national government.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Customs agents fight to stay afloat in choppy logistics sector waters

The 2025-2030 strategic plan focuses on digitising processes, shaping policy, promoting sustainability, and securing value for the agents, also referred to as custom agents.

By Benard Sanga 11 months ago

Coast cashew sector's fall, hopes, and skepticism

In the sun-scorched counties of Kilifi, Kwale, and Lamu, a spirited campaign to revive Kenya's once-prized cashew sector is underway.

By Benard Sanga 11 months ago