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Benard Sanga

Hustlers suffering, says Raila as Ruto puts blame on handshake

Raila has declared demonstrations will be held in all major towns to protest subsidies withdrawal. Ruto has ruled out the return of subsidies claiming they benefited a few cartels.

By Mike Kihaki and Benard Sanga 3 months ago

Hustlers suffering, says Raila as Ruto puts blame on handshake

Blame game as search for girl enters day three

Blame game as search for girl enters day three

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

Mung'aro's Sh15.6b plan to boost food production

Mung'aro's Sh15.6b plan to boost food production

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

Coast leaders seek Ruto help on stalled projects

Coast leaders seek Ruto help on stalled projects

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 4 months ago

Myths about the baobab did not stop locals from uprooting trees

Baobabs produce a dry fruit pulp that is highly nutritious. A baobab tree produces an estimated 4,000 pods, which translates to about 630kg of seeds and fruits.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

Myths about the baobab did not stop locals from uprooting trees

Investor was willing to spend an arm and a leg

The agreements between Gvasaliya and farmers show that he bought the baobab at between Sh150,000 and Sh350,000, depending on the state of the tree and negotiations.

By Benard Sanga 5 months ago

Investor was willing to spend an arm and a leg

Ship carrying 10,000 tonnes of maize came from Mozambique

Marine Traffic, the only application that tracks the movement of ships across the globe, indicates that the maize may have been loaded at the Port of Beira in Mozambique.

By Benard Sanga 6 months ago

Ship carrying 10,000 tonnes of maize came from Mozambique

Raila Odinga: Ruto's dalliance with judiciary 'could hurt court independence'

Azimio leader says instead of focusing on raising taxes, Ruto should close corruption loopholes. He tells Ruto to stop lamenting and begin working.

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 6 months ago

Raila Odinga: Ruto's dalliance with judiciary 'could hurt court independence'

Collapse of Mombasa nightlife kills hopes of vibrant 24-hour economy

In 2008, Mombasa port started to operate all day and night but the initiative has not been fully actualised largely due to resistance from some State agencies and private firms.

By Benard Sanga 7 months ago

Collapse of Mombasa nightlife kills hopes of vibrant 24-hour economy

Business at port still sluggish as players push for clear directives

Private storage facilities in Mombasa have reported improved business as more Nairobi- based importers abandoned the SGR for road transport.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 8 months ago

Business at port still sluggish as players push for clear directives

Anne Waiguru, Ole Lenku lead race to become CoG boss

Azimio leader Raila Odinga met governors and backed Ole Lenku's candidature as Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua says he will work with whoever is elected

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 8 months ago

Anne Waiguru, Ole Lenku lead race to become CoG boss

DP Gachagua: No more arbitrary arrest of governors

Deputy president Rigathe Gachagua has assured governors that they will no longer face "arbitrary arrests and harassment"

By Joackim Bwana, Benard Sanga 8 months ago

DP Gachagua: No more arbitrary arrest of governors

Descendants of former slaves in Frere Town fight for recognition

One of the descendants, Tom Mbotela, who was a councillor in Nairobi, was killed by Mau Mau fighters in the 1950s for allegedly being a collaborator.

By Benard Sanga 8 months ago

Descendants of former slaves in Frere Town fight for recognition

Haji directs Mutyambai to probe DP Ruto video clips

A fact check by The Standard however reveals that the widely-circulated video shared by some Azimio allied politicians was manipulated.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 9 months ago

Haji directs Mutyambai to probe DP Ruto video clips

How factory farming puts you, the planet, and animals at risk and why a moratorium (ban) is needed

Swine flu and bird flu are just two examples of diseases that started on factory farms and have caused devastating human health impacts.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

How factory farming puts you, the planet, and animals at risk and why a moratorium (ban) is needed

Wazito to play Muranga Seal in FKF-PL promotion playoffs on Saturday

The battle to secure the last spot remaining ahead of the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season will resume on Saturday when Wazito host Muranga Seal on Saturday.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Wazito to play Muranga Seal in FKF-PL promotion playoffs on Saturday

Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash

Three Belgian tourists and a Kenyan national die after container truck crushes their van at Samburu, Kwale County, Kinango police boss Fredrick Ombaka confirms.

By Benard Sanga and Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago

Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash

Raila pleads for six-piece voting to get majority MPs

Odinga said he did not want to be a general without an army. "I don't want to be a general without soldiers."

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Raila pleads for six-piece voting to get majority MPs

What Mike Sonko's return means to competitors

Political observers say Sonko's candidature will muddy the waters for Abdulswamad Nassir.

By Benard Sanga and Ernest Ndunda 10 months ago

What Mike Sonko's return means to competitors

Raila reignites Coast campaign amid searing apathy and sibling rivalry

Raila last campaigned at the Coast on May 14. Since then, his campaigns at the Coast have been lukewarm and disjointed.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Raila reignites Coast campaign amid searing apathy and sibling rivalry

Despite early challenges from terrorism, Uhuru rose above it

Since 2013, when President Uhuru Kenyatta took power, Kenya has faced 23 terror-related attacks. The attack on a church in Mombasa was the turning point in the war on terror.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Despite early challenges from terrorism, Uhuru rose above it

Over 7,000 KPA workers to undergo drug tests

KPA said it would also deploy K-9 sniffer dogs at the gates and workplace to detect narcotics that find their way into the port.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 10 months ago

Over 7,000 KPA workers to undergo drug tests

Sole survivor of Kwale crash narrates ordeal

She survived when the vehicle they were travelling in hit a lorry at Taru, along Mombasa--Nairobi road

By Benard Sanga and Renson Mnyamwezi 10 months ago

Sole survivor of Kwale crash narrates ordeal

Aspirants pledge to end squatter issue, hunger problem in Kilifi

Over 145,000 residents in Kilifi are dependent of food aid but it is also part of the National Government's Sh1.7 billion Galala-Kulalu food security project.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Aspirants pledge to end squatter issue, hunger problem in Kilifi

Land tops Ruto and Raila agenda for Coast

In his manifesto, Ruto has promised to set aside Sh150 billion as a resettlement fund to address the issue of land fragmentation.

By Benard Sanga and Joackim Bwana 10 months ago

Land tops Ruto and Raila agenda for Coast

Call for six-piece voting angers other candidates

Governor Hassan Joho said the Orange party will push for a six-piece vote even though there are candidates from other coalition partners.

By Benard Sanga 11 months ago

Call for six-piece voting angers other candidates

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders feel the heat of internal competition weeks to August vote

In Mombasa, it emerged the rivalry is not between Wiper and ODM but a political war between entities in Azimio and the Orange party.

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga 11 months ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders feel the heat of internal competition weeks to August vote

Back to drawing board for Wiper as IEBC rejects Sonko

Electoral agency says former governor does not meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 11 months ago

Back to drawing board for Wiper as IEBC rejects Sonko

DP Ruto's grand plan to resettle landless at Coast

Ruto ignited Coast's land debate after saying he was gifted 2,500 acres by a former MP. He will apply 'Africanisation policy' to entice absentee landlords to relinquish their land.

By Benard Sanga, Patrick Beja 1 year ago

DP Ruto's grand plan to resettle landless at Coast

Coast leaders gang up to fight Sonko bid for governor

Rivalry between Wiper party and ODM over elective seats at the Coast threatens the unity of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Coast leaders gang up to fight Sonko bid for governor

Joho, Mung'aro reject Sonko's governor bid

Rivalry between Wiper party and ODM over elective seats at the Coast threatens the unity of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Joho, Mung'aro reject Sonko's governor bid

Mango tree that was Kenyatta's rejuvenation spot still stands

The first time Kenyatta visited Msambweni was before independence when he met leaders, including former Cabinet Minister Ronald Ngala, at Bomani.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Mango tree that was Kenyatta's rejuvenation spot still stands

Raila asks winners, losers to unite and avert any fallouts

Raila has directed the party's candidates to reach out to losers and strike a deal to work together for the benefit of the people and the party.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Raila asks winners, losers to unite and avert any fallouts

Nassir fresh headache as Shahbal hints he may vie as independent

Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir faces another daunting task - to consolidate the party’s sharply divided support base.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Nassir fresh headache as Shahbal hints he may vie as independent

How Uhuru and Raila convinced Suleiman Shahbal to quit Mombasa governor race

Raila chaired the talks in Nairobi but it became clear that Shahbal would not budge. Shahbal alluded to Uhuru’s intervention saying he consulted him before deciding to quit.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

How Uhuru and Raila convinced Suleiman Shahbal to quit Mombasa governor race

Secrets of Kaya and fight to keep away strangers from Mrima Hills

For ages, tales have been whispered told about Kaya elders’ deeply held secrets that protect the Mijikenda tribe at the Coast from adversaries.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Secrets of Kaya and fight to keep away strangers from Mrima Hills

Mvita MP and Shahbal: Who will blink first in governor's contest?

The fight for the ODM ticket in the Mombasa governor’s race remains a battle of nerves, and it is not yet clear who will blink first.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Mvita MP and Shahbal: Who will blink first in governor's contest?

Mombasa raises licence fee for private hospitals in revenue bid

The cost of healthcare in Mombasa is expected to go up after the county government increased licence fees for private hospitals by Sh200,000.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Mombasa raises licence fee for private hospitals in revenue bid

Kenyan ports lose regional grip as neighbours grow

Kenya’s strength is dwindling by the day if the performance of its ports in comparison to its neighbours is anything to go by.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Kenyan ports lose regional grip as neighbours grow

Outcry as KPA hits importers with 20pc hike in port tariffs

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has slapped importers with a 20 per cent increase in tariffs, which is expected to raise the cost of imports.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Outcry as KPA hits importers with 20pc hike in port tariffs

Welcome to Malindi’s 1498 chapel

Christianity in Kenya dates back to 1498 when the Portuguese explorers built a chapel in Malindi.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Welcome to Malindi’s 1498 chapel

Customs favours richer firms, small traders say

A few companies that have the corporate and financial muscle to convince customs bodies of their ability to develop strong logistical systems...

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Customs favours richer firms, small traders say

What awaits Raila in his Coast tour

ODM leader Raila Odinga is likely to come face-to-face with intra-Azimio la Umoja conflicts in Kilifi County and fierce fights over the party’s ticket

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 1 year ago

What awaits Raila in his Coast tour

Process of party primaries to determine races in Mombasa

The fight for the six parliamentary seats in Mombasa County is shaping up as either a rematch of the last election or a clash of siblings.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 1 year ago

Process of party primaries to determine races in Mombasa

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