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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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