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Plans to turn Kenya into maritime hub shelved as Ruto disbands key secretariat

Five years on, from the fanfare surrounding the agreement signed between the government and the Mediterranean Shipping Company, there has been little progress.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

University workers strike demanding pay rise

The workers under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya Union Staff Union (Kusu) and Kudheiha accused government of failure to implement the 2021-2025 national CBA.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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How e-Commerce is reshaping shopping in Kenya

For Abdimalik, e-commerce is more than a business idea; it is a response to the growing demand for convenience among Kenya's expanding digital generation.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

EAC regional broadcasting satellite initiative endorsed at key ICT meet

The discussions centered on the ICT Infrastructure Development Cluster which focuses on cross-border telecom connectivity, mobile service integration and digital public service delivery.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Kephis defies order to stop cargo inspection levy

Kephis will not stop levying container and ship inspection fees at the Mombasa port despite a recent order by the Kenya Maritime Authority.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Family wins back Sh2b Wasini land after 40-year court battle

A family has secured 309 acres on Wasini Island in Kwale County after a protracted court battle spanning more than 40 years.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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15 months of maternity leave? Why every woman wants to work in Belgium

According to the report, Belgian women hold 36 per cent of management positions while benefiting from generous 15-month maternal leave policies.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

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Kenya set for first maritime training vessel from South Korea

It is estimated that a modern training vessel costs at least Sh7.8 billion, and most institutions are unable to raise the money.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

AI makes mistakes, journalists told

While AI will not replace human journalists, the technology is largely assistive and can be utilised to boost efficiency in news-gathering, packaging, and dissemination.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Seven arrested in crackdown on cooking oil counterfeits in Mombasa

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) said it seized documents that will help in establishing the owners of the business that is suspected to have been going on for months.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Procurement experts back rollout of e-system amid supplier outcry

Kenya Institute of Supplies Management CEO Kenneth Matiba says e-procurement system has the potential to eradicate graft, accelerate economic growth, and boost the country's GDP.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Why Africa's future centers on education

For Kenya, literacy remains the cornerstone upon which socio-economic transformation will either be built or stifled.

By Patrick Amimo 3 months ago

Methodist bishop's ouster sparks fresh row

rangles have intensified in the Methodist Church of Kenya (MCK) Mombasa Synod following the July 24 ouster of its presiding bishop, Isaiah Deye.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Mombasa land buyers told to pay again in NLC ruling on 3,000-acre farm

The NLC's verdict to affects over 400,000 people in Kisauni area.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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E-procurement will spell doom for thieves and promote accountability

In its own unique way, history provides rare moments to a few individuals to rewrite it in a fundamental way for the betterment of a society.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

New pact to unlock Sh4.5b tied up in cargo levies

Several players in the multi-billion shipping logistics sector are hopeful that the introduction of letters of guarantee for containers as an alternative to cash deposits.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kephis warns proposed Seed Bill could flood market with fake, uncertified seeds

Kephis has faulted the Seed Bill 2025, warning that it could undermine efforts to protect the country from uncertified planting materials.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Junior secondary teachers demand autonomy from primary schools

Junior secondary school teachers are calling for autonomy from primary school management to address unique challenges such as the lack of laboratories and the need to cater to adolescent learners.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Tana River unveils plan to overhaul healthcare, end out-of-county referrals

Tana River has announced that 150 more medical staff will be hired to address shortages in the health department.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at port

Shipping lines accuse Kephis of delaying vessels including those carrying critical exports at Mombasa port.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

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Is the wheel of devolved governance enroute to its destination or a stop?

The proclamation of a Katiba Day to allow the nation reflect on the promulgation of the Constitution is another surprise twist into our never ending drama.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Somalia introduces eVisas from Sept 1

The new system aims to eliminate paperwork and long waits, offering a fast, transparent and reliable process that places Somalia among countries using modern e-visa systems.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

New container guarantee deal expected to boost trade at Mombasa port

The Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) and Viaservice Kenya said the partnership will eliminate trade barriers and enhance operational efficiency in the region.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kwale residents demand a review of 9-acre ranch ownership

They appealed to President William Ruto and the National Land Commission to intervene, saying they were shortchanged in the registration of the Dokatakata Ranch by the late former area chief.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

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Unspoken truths laid bare as hard questions on corruption intensify

One of the questions in the minds of Kenyans is whether the so-called broad-based duo of President William Ruto and Raila Odinga bit too much.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

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Senate Speaker Kingi's political quagmire

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi is caught between a hard place and a rock.

By Kevin Tunoi, Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Wetangula to Ruto: When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats

National Assembly leadership have intensified criticism against President William Ruto's recent accusation that some parliamentary committees were soliciting bribes.

By Joackim Bwana and Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Boda boda riders to pay Sh30 daily for insurance cover

The new plan involves comprehensive medical cover for drivers and families, personal accident protection and funeral insurance.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Somalia President Mohamud, chief of police register as voters

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially registered as a voter for the country's planned 2026 one-person, one-vote election slated for May 2026.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Port of Mombasa caught in tariff wars crossfire

Traders at the port of Mombasa have been caught in the crossfire of escalating trade wars between the United States and China as costs rise.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

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Dancing and ululations at State House won't revive the economy

Lining up thousands of young people at State House to receive campaign bribes in the form of agrarian age tools in a modern economic system is pushing the joke too far.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

TVET students urged to register for ICT global competition

Muoria said it is a shining example of the positive impact that public-private partnerships can have on education and youth empowerment.

By Patrick Vidija and Beverly Nyaboke 4 months ago

TVET students urged to register for 2026 ICT global competition

"ICT is no longer just a support function, it is central to our manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and financial sectors"

By Patrick Vidija and Beverly Nyaboke 4 months ago

Agency intercepts pests-infested ship in Mombasa

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) said the vessel was heavily infested with various pests, including the Asian Gipsy Moth (AGM).

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

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Chan tourney offers Ruto respite from e-Citizen heist, other mega scandals

The thrilling exploits of the national team, Harambee Stars, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, is a welcome distraction from the annoying e-citizen and other mega scandals.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

Residents protest culture ouster as Omani artefacts dominate museum space

Local artefacts replaced by Omani exhibits, leading to public outrage. Incomplete renovations hinder display of Kenya's rich coastal heritage.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Mortgage company lauded for revolutionising affordable housing

The company has been cited for its catalytic impact in housing finance and alignment with national development goals.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

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Likoni channel gridlock leaves cargo owners counting losses

KPA has moved to clear the traffic snarl-up at Mombasa's Likoni Channel, a vital waterway for ferries and larger ships, after shipping lines threatened to give it a wide berth.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

'EmpowerED for Life': Campaign to sensitise on erectile dysfunction launched

Dubbed 'EmpowerEd for life', the campaign seeks to shift the narrative around Erectile Dysfunction from stigma to support by fostering open conversations, promoting accurate information.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Mombasa port maintains grip as key hub for Uganda

The Port of Mombasa has maintained Uganda as its leading transit market despite competition from the nearby Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago