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Willis Oketch

KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years

With assets totaling Sh338 billion, KPA is the fourth-largest State corporation. KPA to open an office in DRC to tap the transit cargo market in that country.

KPA charts ambitious course, sees profits hitting Sh20b in five years

Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time

Kepsha: Release primary schools' cash in time

Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers

Intrigues: KPA disowns oil importer's papers

Use mobile labs for JSS in remote areas, key State agency advises

Use mobile labs for JSS in remote areas, key State agency advises

Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia called on the teachers to apply for promotions, saying interviews will start on December 4. She regretted that in the past the exercise attracted few applicants.

Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4

Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary

All P1 teachers heading primary schools will be promoted from grade C3 and above as principals of Junior Secondary Schools.

Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary

Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure

The teachers are meeting to redefine and drive positive change within the education sector, marking a transition away from the 8-4-4 education system.

Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure

Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto

KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the agency will also collect an annual levy of between Sh50 billion and Sh60 billion from each concessionaire for the use its berths and equipment.

Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto

Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase

The cost of clearing cargo from the Port of Mombasa will rise following a decision by customs agents to increase their fees.

Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase

Raila backs Ruto decision on ports services

KPA has floated international tender to concession services in Mombasa and Lamu ports. But Coast leaders have rejected plan, saying it is tantamount to selling key port services.

Raila backs Ruto decision on ports services

26 former KDF men to know their fate

KDF accused the soldiers of deserting duty in 2007 and 2008 to work for the US security firms in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.

26 former KDF men to know their fate

KPA workers reject plan to lease some services at Mombasa and Lamu ports

KPA managing director Captain William Ruto invited bids for leasing of Mombasa and Lamu port services to private players amid plans to establish a special economic zone.

By 2 months ago

KPA workers reject plan to lease some services at Mombasa and Lamu ports

Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest

The outspoken cleric said Prophet Mohamed’s teachings prohibit borrowing money that carries interest.

By 2 months ago

Cleric maintains Muslims should not borrow loans with interest

KRA, KPA to auction overstayed imported goods at Mombasa port

Abandoned imported goods are to be disposed of via auction or destruction depending on their state. Transit cargo with missing documents to be reshipped to the country of origin.

By 2 months ago

KRA, KPA to auction overstayed imported goods at Mombasa port

CJ appoints bench to check banks' power to sell defaulters' property

The judges appointed by CJ Koome to hear the application by a Mombasa businessman who wants the powers of banks to sell borrowers’ property over defaulted loan checked.

By 2 months ago

CJ appoints bench to check banks' power to sell defaulters' property

Bishop wants pastors to possess university degrees

United Methodist Church East Africa Bishop Daniel Wandambula said the rule will save Christians from being exposed to rogue clerics.

By 3 months ago

Bishop wants pastors to possess university degrees

Pastor Ezekiel preaches on at a Sunday service despite government ban

Members of the church based at Mavueni in Kilifi County ignored the government ban and trooped in for the early morning for the service.

By 3 months ago

Pastor Ezekiel preaches on at a Sunday service despite government ban

University students have nine days to apply for HELB

The deadline for students placed in universities to apply for the HELB is August 27.

By 3 months ago

University students have nine days to apply for HELB

Importers drive cargo volumes up after waiting for budget

Most importers failed to place orders in May, which saw a lag in imports, while waiting for the government to reveal its fiscal policy in the budget.

By 3 months ago

Importers drive cargo volumes up after waiting for budget

Set your own examinations, Council tells TVET colleges

Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) chief executive officer, Dr Lawrence Guantai said students in technical institutions must have linkage with industries.

By 3 months ago

Set your own examinations, Council tells TVET colleges

TVETs enrollment hits 320,000 as CS Machogu eyes 'greener jobs'

Students enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions has increased from 92,000 in 2018 to 320,000 this year following government reforms.

By 3 months ago

TVETs enrollment hits 320,000 as CS Machogu eyes 'greener jobs'

CS Murkomen attributes 3.3 surge of cargo at Mombasa to port modernisation

“It is common that the volumes will rise because most importers do not order goods in May and June as they wait for budget readings. This is cargo ordered in late June or July.”

By 3 months ago

CS Murkomen attributes 3.3 surge of cargo at Mombasa to port modernisation

Murkomen: Port modernisation drives 3.3pc surge in cargo volume at Mombasa Port

The ongoing modernisation of equipment and efficiency in cargo handling at the port of Mombasa has significantly contributed to the surge in the volume of cargo processed.

By 3 months ago

Murkomen: Port modernisation drives 3.3pc surge in cargo volume at Mombasa Port

State plan to end cargo clearance delays in ports

All government agencies involved in clearance of cargo at major ports in the country will now be required to operate on a 24-hour basis to end delays, President William Ruto has ordered.

By 4 months ago

State plan to end cargo clearance delays in ports

Pres Ruto skips Russia-Africa summit, to start Coast tour today

President William Ruto on Wednesday said he would not attend the Russia-Africa leaders' summit but instead will today begin a five-day working tour of the Coast region.

By 4 months ago

Pres Ruto skips Russia-Africa summit, to start Coast tour today

Joho's firm in legal fight with ports agency over land lease

KPA stopped the Johos’ firm, Portside Freight Terminal from developing a plot measuring 70,000 square feet inside the Port of Mombasa saying it wanted to review the lease agreement.

By 4 months ago

Joho's firm in legal fight with ports agency over land lease

Why it took 100 years to pilot a fuel tanker from Mombasa at night

That rare feat was achieved when a team of sailors piloted the MV Spetses Lady out of the new Kipevu Oil Terminal into the high seas, nine nautical miles away.

By 4 months ago

Why it took 100 years to pilot a fuel tanker from Mombasa at night

KNUT rejects move to demote non-graduate school heads

Kenya National Union of Teachers top officials have rejected a proposal by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms to have primary school head teachers without degrees demoted.

By 4 months ago

KNUT rejects move to demote non-graduate school heads

Likoni floating bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service

KPA boss says the 24/7 operation at the new Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal will reduce turnaround for ships at Mombasa port.

By 5 months ago

Likoni floating bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service

Bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service

KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the 24/7 operation at the new Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal will reduce turnaround for ships at Mombasa port.

By 5 months ago

Bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service

What headteachers want: School heads lay down demands to State, TSC

Principals want capitation increased to beat the current inflation. Also want the Auditor General to audit schools as accountants lack qualifications.

By 5 months ago

What headteachers want: School heads lay down demands to State, TSC

State to end capitation delays to schools, hire 24,000 teachers

Change from quarterly to ratio system will ensure a more equitable distribution of funds throughout the year. Machogu notes education sector received the highest budget share of Sh628.6 billion.

By 5 months ago

State to end capitation delays to schools, hire 24,000 teachers

Chaos rocks Ruto party delegates meeting as Ali, Omar supporters clash

A UDA delegates meeting in Mombasa aborted on Saturday after supporters of Nyali MP Mohamed Ali and those of EALA legislator Hassan Omar clashed.

By 5 months ago

Chaos rocks Ruto party delegates meeting as Ali, Omar supporters clash

Water CS says State will build 4,000 dams, remain in charge of water sector

The state is planning to build over 4,000 dams ranging from large, medium and small water pans to increase the availability of safe water to all Kenyans in the next seven years.

By 5 months ago

Water CS says State will build 4,000 dams, remain in charge of water sector

State will build 4,000 dams in seven years, says CS

Providing clean and safe drinking water to Kenyans was one of Kenya Kwanza's pledges ahead of last year's elections.

By 5 months ago

State will build 4,000 dams in seven years, says CS

High Court head decries shortage of judges hence backlog of cases

Justice Erick Ogola said there was currently a 76,000 caseload being handled by 78 High Court judges, adding all cannot be determined in time.

By 5 months ago

High Court head decries shortage of judges hence backlog of cases

CJ Koome warns against case delay, calls for integrity

Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned judges against delaying cases, which then dents confidence among court users.

By 5 months ago

CJ Koome warns against case delay, calls for integrity

Boon for KPA workers in new overtime pay policy

Union says the controversial overtime pay policy led to low workers' morale. Report shows ports of Dar, Djibouti and Berbera overtook Mombasa in efficiency.

By 6 months ago

Boon for KPA workers in new overtime pay policy

CS Salim Mvurya asks agency to start clearing state cargo at the port

Kenya National Shipping Lines will start to clear government-imported fertilizer at the port. CS Mvurya urged KNSL to develop ideas on how the shipping line can own a ship.

By 8 months ago

CS Salim Mvurya asks agency to start clearing state cargo at the port

Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia called on the teachers to apply for promotions, saying interviews will start on December 4. She regretted that in the past the exercise attracted few applicants.

Promotion interviews for 36,505 teachers to begin on December 4

Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary

All P1 teachers heading primary schools will be promoted from grade C3 and above as principals of Junior Secondary Schools.

Primary heads to be elevated to lead junior secondary

Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure

The teachers are meeting to redefine and drive positive change within the education sector, marking a transition away from the 8-4-4 education system.

Heads of primary schools want better CBC infrastructure

Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto

KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the agency will also collect an annual levy of between Sh50 billion and Sh60 billion from each concessionaire for the use its berths and equipment.

Lease to earn KPA Sh1t, says Ruto

Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase

The cost of clearing cargo from the Port of Mombasa will rise following a decision by customs agents to increase their fees.

Cost of clearing cargo at port to increase

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