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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hope for Lamu Port as cargo begins to trickle in
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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.
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Corruption in public service is at an industrial scale, warns Koskei
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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.
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Anne Amadi's tenure as Judiciary chief registrar set to end after 10 years
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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.
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Why Lamu fishermen will wait longer for Sh1.8b KPA pay
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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.
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Koome: Judicial independence under attack
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MPs grill ports boss over waived storage charges
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Downed by the hardship in Baragoi, boy without hands scaling education heights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kenya receives 34,400 tonnes fertilizer donation from Russia
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Coast delegates back Uhuru as Jubilee factional wars intensify
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