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Leaders clash over plan to lease out port

Raila Odinga said the plan for the concession of port services was shrouded in secrecy and without public participation as required in law.

Leaders clash over plan to lease out port

Cabotage: The new policy to promote shipping industry

Cabotage: The new policy to promote shipping industry

Cargo agents now embrace self-regulation

Cargo agents now embrace self-regulation

Clerics criticise plan to privatise KPA services

Clerics criticise plan to privatise KPA services

Harrowing tales of a generation enslaved by hard drugs at the Coast

In their relentless pursuit of funds to finance the daily drug doses that keep them high, many of them become ensnared in a web of criminal activities.

Harrowing tales of a generation enslaved by hard drugs at the Coast

Amid heroin scarcity, addicts get synthetic fix

In the wake of a growing synthetic drug epidemic, the Coast region finds itself grappling with a dire situation marked by fatalities, severe health complications, and shattered families.

Amid heroin scarcity, addicts get synthetic fix

Hope for Lamu Port as cargo begins to trickle in

. Lamu Port was meant to be the mouthpiece by which cargo would be fed into the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) corridor.

Hope for Lamu Port as cargo begins to trickle in

Corruption in public service is at an industrial scale, warns Koskei

The Head of Public Service wants MPs to help the executive slay the ghost of graft, even as MPs urge the government to allocate the auditor general more funds to unearth corruption.

Corruption in public service is at an industrial scale, warns Koskei

Anne Amadi's tenure as Judiciary chief registrar set to end after 10 years

Amadi who has served in the position for 10 years, listed increased number of courts, personnel and automation as some of the highlights of her achievements.

Anne Amadi's tenure as Judiciary chief registrar set to end after 10 years

Why Lamu fishermen will wait longer for Sh1.8b KPA pay

The fishermen were being compensated for lost fishing grounds due to the construction of Lamu Port.

Why Lamu fishermen will wait longer for Sh1.8b KPA pay

Koome: Judicial independence under attack

Justice Koome noted that the Judiciary Fund was not operating optimally due to bureaucratic bottlenecks and roadblocks erected by the Controller of Budget.

Koome: Judicial independence under attack

Joho family, KPA in row over port cargo deal with South Sudan

In the escalating legal battle, the Joho family firms say the port managers should be sent to prison for disobeying a court order issued by Justice Alfred Mabeya on January 25, 2023.

Joho family, KPA in row over port cargo deal with South Sudan

EACC flags 569 ghost fishermen angling for Sh1.7b KPA compensation

Kenya Ports Authority was ordered to pay the fishermen after they lost their source of livelihood following the construction of the port of Lamu.

EACC flags 569 ghost fishermen angling for Sh1.7b KPA compensation

MPs grill ports boss over waived storage charges

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) management was taken to task for controversial waivers on storage charges for containers provided to clients at the Mombasa port.

MPs grill ports boss over waived storage charges

Blow to Joho family firm in tariffs battle with KPA

The High Court has declined a petition by Portside Freight Service Limited to compel Kenya Ports Authority to reduce the tariff charged on cargo it handles at the port.

Blow to Joho family firm in tariffs battle with KPA

Lamu Port limps as State signals better days ahead

KPA has continued to acquire key equipment to enhance operations of the new port that is set to serve as an alternative to the port of Mombasa.

Lamu Port limps as State signals better days ahead

Floating Library: Logos Hope brings knowledge to Kenya

The MV Logos Hope will dock at Mombasa with over 5000 different titles of books, opening its famous floating library to members of public for 45 days.

Floating Library: Logos Hope brings knowledge to Kenya

Kenya fights to retain IMO council seat after losing top job to Panama

IMO council members make decisions for the world’s maritime sector, and many countries have intensified their campaign for the coveted post.

Kenya fights to retain IMO council seat after losing top job to Panama

County urges residents to sort their trash into dry and organic

County acting chief officer for Environment and director for Climate Change Abdulsalam Omar said it was difficult to manage waste because residents do not sort what they generate at source.

County urges residents to sort their trash into dry and organic

Wrangles rule seafarers lobby after split election

The union has been embroiled in endless wrangles since elections in April 14,2 021 that were cancelled by the court early this year.

Wrangles rule seafarers lobby after split election

Shippers: Likoni floating bridge cost us millions

The bridge used to be operated by KPA workers between 4 am and 8 am in the morning and 4 pm and 8 pm in the evening during which time ships could not enter or leave the port of Mombasa.

Shippers: Likoni floating bridge cost us millions

Ruto meets Coast MPs, assures of marine jobs and settling squatters

Sources at the meeting held over dinner at State House on Sunday said the MPs asked for ambassadorial positions and appointments in parastatals.

By 2 months ago

Ruto meets Coast MPs, assures of marine jobs and settling squatters

Kenya gets Uganda on board to extend SGR to Malaba, Kampala

Deal will see Kenya extend the SGR line from Naivasha to Malaba, then to Kampala. The two States plan to raise resources from the Middle East, China, and elsewhere as a team.

By 2 months ago

Kenya gets Uganda on board to extend SGR to Malaba, Kampala

Return of chaos at Likoni ferry as floating bridge suspended

The floating footbridge was opened in 2020 to reduce congestion at the ferry channel during Covid-19 but KPA closed it on July 1 this year to allow Mombasa port to operate 24-hour service.

By 2 months ago

Return of chaos at Likoni ferry as floating bridge suspended

Mombasa Port cargo volumes up as Dar rivalry grows fierce

The volume of cargo handled at Mombasa Port increased by 3.3 percent between January to June this year compared to a similar period last year, new data shows.

By 2 months ago

Mombasa Port cargo volumes up as Dar rivalry grows fierce

Downed by the hardship in Baragoi, boy without hands scaling education heights

Unlike his childhood peers in Samburu, he couldn’t look after cattle because he has no hands. Last week, Ewoi graduated with a master’s degree after winning a scholarship and university job.

By 2 months ago

Downed by the hardship in Baragoi, boy without hands scaling education heights

Why Nancy Karigithu easily lost global maritime post to Panamanian

Nancy Karigithu lost in the second round of polls while the man from Panama trounced all his competitors in the fifth round. The election was held in London.

By 2 months ago

Why Nancy Karigithu easily lost global maritime post to Panamanian

Karigithu fails to clinch top United Nations maritime job after poll loss

The IMO council voted in favour of Panama’s candidate Mr. Arsenio Velasco in all four rounds of polls, with Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu falling after the second round.

By 2 months ago

Karigithu fails to clinch top United Nations maritime job after poll loss

Saba Saba: Mombasa police allow civil society to protest against high cost of living

Police in Mombasa have given civil society groups the green light to hold processions to mark Saba Saba Day today in line with opposition-led nationwide protests over the cost of living.

By 2 months ago

Saba Saba: Mombasa police allow civil society to protest against high cost of living

Rocking the boat: Seafarers' union hit by leadership wrangles

The registrar of trade unions has been forced to intervene in a fresh scuffle pitting two factions fighting for control of the Seafarers Union of Kenya

By 3 months ago

Rocking the boat: Seafarers' union hit by leadership wrangles

New tax on imports to promote local manufacturing, says PS

PS says the new levy is meant to encourage local manufacturing while discouraging imports, in the process creating jobs.

By 3 months ago

New tax on imports to promote local manufacturing, says PS

Poor investment belies blue economy potential

Marine experts argue that lack of reliable data poses a challenge in the management of fisheries and marine biodiversity.

By 3 months ago

Poor investment belies blue economy potential

Karigithu: I'm safe pair of hands at Kenya maritime organisation

Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for Maritime and Blue Economy Dr Nancy Karigithu faces six other candidates in the July 18 poll to succeed Mr Kitack Lim of South Korea.

By 3 months ago

Karigithu: I'm safe pair of hands at Kenya maritime organisation

Public hospitals to treat children below 5 years for free, Governor Nassir says

Governor Nassir said free treatment for children, which is being offered at the Coast General Hospital, has been extended to hospitals and other medical centres across the county.

By 3 months ago

Public hospitals to treat children below 5 years for free, Governor Nassir says

Register shipping lines to boost revenue, Kenya now advised

Kenya and other African countries have been urged to ensure all shipping lines that ply their waters are registered with the industry regulator to boost revenue collection.

By 4 months ago

Register shipping lines to boost revenue, Kenya now advised

Kenya gets 34,400 tonnes of fertiliser from Russia

The fertiliser being discharged at the port of Mombasa will be reformulated to produce 100,200 tonnes and distributed to farmers under the Fertiliser Subsidy Programme.

By 4 months ago

Kenya gets 34,400 tonnes of fertiliser from Russia

Kenya receives 34,400 tonnes fertilizer donation from Russia

The government has received 34,400 tonnes fertilizer in its raw form as donation from Russia to boost farm production.

By 4 months ago

Kenya receives 34,400 tonnes fertilizer donation from Russia

Governor Achani's smooth rise to county helm where many of her peers failed

While many deputy governors fell out with their bosses soon after elections, Achani maintained a good relationship with Mvurya.

By 4 months ago

Governor Achani's smooth rise to county helm where many of her peers failed

Nassir, Shahbal back chamber of commerce vice chair in polls

KNCCI will hold its elections on June 8. Key politicians have shown interest in the polls.

By 4 months ago

Nassir, Shahbal back chamber of commerce vice chair in polls

We have not stopped anyone from doing charity work, says Governor Nassir

Mombasa Cement, which is owned by philanthropist Hasmukh Patel aka Hasu, has indicated that its charity efforts are being frustrated by the Nassir administration.

By 4 months ago

We have not stopped anyone from doing charity work, says Governor Nassir

Why Mombasa grapples with acute water shortage every year

Experts and locals attribute this to years of sheer neglect of the distribution network, poor planning and the county government's failure to harvest the salty water for desalination.

By 4 months ago

Why Mombasa grapples with acute water shortage every year

Omar accuses Nassir of being held hostage by external forces

Omar accused Nassir of being insincere saying Coast residents have been dependent on Patel's aid.

By 4 months ago

Omar accuses Nassir of being held hostage by external forces

Knec says parents bought fake 2022 KCSE papers from vendors

The national exams body has said there was no leakage of the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam.

By 4 months ago

Knec says parents bought fake 2022 KCSE papers from vendors

Coast delegates back Uhuru as Jubilee factional wars intensify

Yassir Noor welcomed the change of the NDC venue from Bomas of Kenya to Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi saying the Coast delegates will stick with Uhuru.

By 4 months ago

Coast delegates back Uhuru as Jubilee factional wars intensify

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