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Patrick Beja

Over 10,000 homeowners face eviction in Mombasa

More than 10,000 residents of Mwembe Kuku and Bondeni areas fear losing their homes as landlords have threatened to sell the land they occupy at market prices which they cannot afford.

By Patrick Beja 22 days ago

Over 10,000 homeowners face eviction in Mombasa

Kalonzo: Ruto planning to 'rig polls' early

Kalonzo: Ruto planning to 'rig polls' early

By Patrick Beja 24 days ago

KMA: This is how we plan to power shipping industry

KMA: This is how we plan to power shipping industry

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Coast fights to free itself from grasp of drug lords

Coast fights to free itself from grasp of drug lords

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled

KNA has advised those interested in the plots put up for sale to apply for the same before April 1.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled

Governor Fatuma Achani, CS Alfred Mutua differ over marine park project

Alfred Mutua and Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani have differed over the proposed establishment of Chale Island as a marine park.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Governor Fatuma Achani, CS Alfred Mutua differ over marine park project

Regional countries champion tough ship registration rules

Ships in countries in the Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa region will be registered under one standardised platform if a new policy that seeks the creation of that platform is adopted.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Regional countries champion tough ship registration rules

Counties to take over assets of defunct local authorities

The State Department for Devolution launched the exercise in Mombasa County that involves the assessment and valuation of land and buildings in 30 counties.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Counties to take over assets of defunct local authorities

State points daggers at unsafe boats as accidents rise

Stung by public outcry over increasing cases of accidents, the government has announced plans to inspect all boats operating on Kenyan waters.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

State points daggers at unsafe boats as accidents rise

Senate, governors want Water Bill overhauled

Committees of the Senate and Council of Governors claim Water Bill passed by the National Assembly takes away powers of county governments to manage water matters.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Senate, governors want Water Bill overhauled

KPA to invite fresh bids for transit cargo services

KPA has not shelved its plans to have in place end-to-end logistics services for transit cargo, says earlier tender was unresponsive, even as freight forwarders and other parties protest against move

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

KPA to invite fresh bids for transit cargo services

EALA MP to present motion backing Raila AU top job

EALA MP, Suleiman Shahbal, has announced his intention to present a motion during the upcoming plenary session calling on the EAC to unite in support of Raila Odinga's candidacy for AU chairmanship.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

EALA MP to present motion backing Raila AU top job

Battle for over 11 million metric tonnes cargo at Mombasa port

The agents claim this will amount to competition between KPA and its customers and eventually force them to close businesses.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Battle for over 11 million metric tonnes cargo at Mombasa port

County, firm unveil waterless toilets

The county is implementing the sanitation project, Fresh Life Toilets, in partnership with Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO) and Fresh Life.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

County, firm unveil waterless toilets

State constructs Sh950 million ICU in Malindi sub county hospital

The project is expected to improve the social and economic development of Malindi and Magarini sub-counties in Kilifi county in line with the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

State constructs Sh950 million ICU in Malindi sub county hospital

Senator Boy, Woman rep Masito return to Raila's ODM after dalliance with Ruto

Raila told ODM members to take a political stand against those who have shifted to the Government like Kwale Senator Issa Juma Boy and Woman Representative Fatuma Masito.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Senator Boy, Woman rep Masito return to Raila's ODM after dalliance with Ruto

Rise in boat accidents push State to train seamen

Earlier this month, four fishermen were seriously injured at Ras Kiamboni on the Kenya Somalia border when a fishing boat christened FV Paradise caught fire after a petrol jerrycan exploded.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Rise in boat accidents push State to train seamen

Ugandan cargo volumes through Mombasa port drop by 2.8 per cent

Kampala, which has in recent months threatened to shift to Dar port, had transit market share of 62.4 percent last year. South Sudan comes second commanding a market share of 16.7 percent.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Ugandan cargo volumes through Mombasa port drop by 2.8 per cent

Raila says Judiciary could be compromised after President State House talks with CJ

Raila said the meeting between the Judiciary and the president should have been be at a neutral ground instead of the State House where the president resides.

By Patrick Beja and Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Raila says Judiciary could be compromised after President State House talks with CJ

State seeks to empower regional development authorities

Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza said the proposed law will end the agencies' over-reliance on government funding.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

State seeks to empower regional development authorities

Buxton, Starehe estate contractor leverages tech to speed up projects

GulfCap Real Estate has acquired tunnel formwork, a modern technology that will be used in both the Buxton Point project in Mombasa and the Sh20 billion Starehe Point project in Nairobi.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Buxton, Starehe estate contractor leverages tech to speed up projects

Kenya eyes part of Sh300tr Africa-US tourist market

Kenya is targeting to tap the potential of the Sh300 trillion African-American tourism market through a new plan that was recently launched in Nairobi.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Kenya eyes part of Sh300tr Africa-US tourist market

Protests after 3,500 squatters evicted from disputed land

The exercise was condemned by ODM leader Raila Odinga, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and the county leadership led by Governor Andrew Mwadime.

By Renson Mnyamwezi and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Protests after 3,500 squatters evicted from disputed land

Free healthcare to benefit children in Mombasa: Nassir

Abdulswamad Nassir said the programme was only meant for children from the county and not those from outside Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Free healthcare to benefit children in Mombasa: Nassir

Safety queries stalk Mombasa Port after blast

So loud was the explosion that it was heard nearly a kilometre away. Shipping experts are now greatly concerned with the safety of the port.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Safety queries stalk Mombasa Port after blast

Will new KMA boss put Kenya on the global maritime map?

The new Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) director general Martin Munga took office on Monday and is expected to be in charge for the next five years.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Will new KMA boss put Kenya on the global maritime map?

What tourism and shipping players expect this year

KSAA wants the government to raise productivity levels at the ports and invest in infrastructure to support anticipated growth in the volume of business this year.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

What tourism and shipping players expect this year

Entertainment firm plans spectacular fireworks display to usher in New Year

GTC/AVIC plans to spend a staggering Sh150 million on a grand New Year's Eve fireworks show which will be done off their building.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Entertainment firm plans spectacular fireworks display to usher in New Year

Ruto yet to start his land reform agenda at Coast over a year later

President says Sh1 billion has been set aside in the 2023/2024 budget to buy disputed parcels. In Mombasa about 100,000 residents face eviction after disagreeing with landowners.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Ruto yet to start his land reform agenda at Coast over a year later

Experts allay Kilifi residents' fears over planned Sh500b nuclear plant

There is skepticism about the safety of the nuclear plant to residents and the environment but experts have supported construction saying it will stabilise Kenya's electricity production.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Experts allay Kilifi residents' fears over planned Sh500b nuclear plant

How Koskei overruled CS as fresh petition in water agency saga filed

Former Water CS rejected Coast Water Agency's list of candidates for chief executive officer. Rights groups have petitioned CS Njeru to cancel the process citing various anomalies.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

How Koskei overruled CS as fresh petition in water agency saga filed

Linturi urges tea farmers to apply more fertilizer to boost yields

The government has urged small-scale tea farmers to double the use of fertilizers to boost their production, as it has subsidized the prices of the input.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Linturi urges tea farmers to apply more fertilizer to boost yields

Will new KMA boss Munga put Kenya on the global maritime map?

Kenya for years has lagged behind big maritime countries in Africa such as South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. This is despite having great potential in this area.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Will new KMA boss Munga put Kenya on the global maritime map?

Ruto meets Lamu leaders amid rising tension, insecurity

Ruto reportedly asked the leaders to foster unity in the county that has since 2013 been hit by land and terror-related insecurity.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Ruto meets Lamu leaders amid rising tension, insecurity

Top Hustler Fund borrower gets Sh574,000 tuk tuk reward

President William Ruto gifted Harrison Kenga a new Piaggio tuk-tuk worth Sh574,000 today for borrowing and paying loans promptly from the Hustler Fund.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Top Hustler Fund borrower gets Sh574,000 tuk tuk reward

Wetang'ula pledges his support for reforms and self-regulation of media

Wetang'ula said he was ready to champion laws that would improve media performance including artificial intelligence and robotics.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Wetang'ula pledges his support for reforms and self-regulation of media

State allocates Sh240 million for war on FGM

Gender CS Aisha Jumwa says the government has increased the budgetary allocation for the fight against FGM from Sh100 million to Sh240 million.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

State allocates Sh240 million for war on FGM

Mombasa now readies for water taxis

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamand Nassir plans a modern water transport system to end congestion on the roads.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Mombasa now readies for water taxis

Mombasa registers more cargo as KPA ups handling efficiency

Over 29 million tonnes of cargo recorded between January and October on improved efficiency. KPA managing director attributes the performance largely to infrastructure development.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Mombasa registers more cargo as KPA ups handling efficiency

Kenya fights to retain global maritime council seat

IMO is set to conduct elections for its 40-member council on December 1 at its headquarters in London. The elections will cover categories A, B and C, comprising 40 members of the council.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Kenya fights to retain global maritime council seat

Senate directs Nassir to allocate 184 Buxton houses to former tenants

It is a reprieve for 522 tenants forcefully evicted from the old Buxton Estate in Mombasa in 2021 after the Senate ordered the county government to allocate them the new housing units.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Senate directs Nassir to allocate 184 Buxton houses to former tenants

The big divide: Why Africa's shipping lags behind

Lack of strong policies as well as poor investment from governments is grounding the shipping industry in Africa, analysts now say.

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

The big divide: Why Africa's shipping lags behind

Judge asks government to buy land worth Sh1 billion to settle squatters

The judge also gave the squatters the option to purchase the land they occupy by entering into a mutual agreement with the land owner at a reasonable and equitable rate within 90 days.

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Judge asks government to buy land worth Sh1 billion to settle squatters

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

Bodies of two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials whose vehicle was swept away by floods at Ramisi bridge in Kwale have been recovered.

By Patrick Beja and Willis Oketch 5 months ago

Bodies of two KRA officials swept by floods retrieved

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