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Ruto says broad-based government has achieved legislation on development

President William Ruto has claimed his administration is on the right track in the implementation of projects and successful legislations as a result of their political union with the ODM party.

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-15 14:11:18

Ruto says broad-based government has achieved legislation on development

EPRA shuts down illegal bulk gas facility in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi 2026-03-13 15:30:32

Mombasa port not for sale, KPA boss says as gov't eyes private investment

KPA dismisses claims that the ports of Mombasa and Lamu are being privatised, says ongoing reforms are aimed at drawing private investment without transferring ownership of state assets.

By David Njaaga 2026-03-13 11:29:51

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"We tied their hands, legs and let them die": Witness narrates how he killed 43 faithful in Shakahola

Self-confessed Shakahola massacre perpetrator Enos Amanya on Thursday revealed in a Mombasa court that more than 900 people died in the tragedy.

By Kelvin Karani 2026-03-13 08:40:00

"We tied their hands, legs and let them die": Witness narrates how he killed 43 faithful in Shakahola

Baricho solarisation project promises cheaper water for the Coast

Coast residents may soon benefit from a cheaper and reliable water supply as the Baricho solarisation project in Kilifi County nears completion.

By Kelvin Karani 2026-03-13 00:00:00

Baricho solarisation project promises cheaper water for the Coast

Over 400 people displaced by floods in Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta County Government has distributed 890 iron sheets to 89 households whose houses were swept away by raging floods

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2026-03-10 10:21:50

Over 400 people displaced by floods in Taita Taveta

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Inside rage over government's plan to lease out terminals at Mombasa and Lamu ports

A government plan to lease port terminals at Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu to private operators for 25 years has sparked national debate over control of key infrastructure.

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-08 11:00:00

Inside rage over government's plan to lease out terminals at Mombasa and Lamu ports

State to launch large-scale manganese mining in Tana River

The government plans to launch large-scale manganese mining in Tana River County after identifying significant deposits in the mid-Galana geological zone.

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-05 12:15:32

State to launch large-scale manganese mining in Tana River

UDA raids PAA, Jubilee in coast as leaders join President Ruto's side

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified its push at the Coast after leaders from PAA and Jubilee, including Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, defected to President Ruto’s camp.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2026-03-04 16:20:29

UDA raids PAA, Jubilee in coast as leaders join President Ruto's side

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KPA workers' union General Secretary Sang ousted after a 20-year tenure

Simon Sang, general secretary of the Dock Workers Union (DWU) for 20 years, has been ousted after the High Court ruled he was not in good standing.

By Patrick Beja And Willis Oketch 2026-03-04 15:24:22

KPA workers' union General Secretary Sang ousted after a 20-year tenure

Conferences, open skies policy boost Coast tourism numbers

MICE and open sky policy drive tourist numbers in Coast.

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-03 10:17:51

Conferences, open skies policy boost Coast tourism numbers

Vumba community welcomes nomination of NLC chair by President Ruto

Residents of Vanga Ward in Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County, have welcomed President William Ruto’s nomination of Dr Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as National Land Commission chair.

By Patrick Beja 2026-02-26 11:40:14

Vumba community welcomes nomination of NLC chair by President Ruto

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Inside Tana River's Sh39b organic city plan

An organic city represents a sustainable, eco-friendly urban model designed to function like a living organism, balancing high-density living with ecological regeneration.

By Philip Mwakio 2026-02-26 06:00:00