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Big names in Coast politics set for mighty fall as tallying continues

Provisional results show some bigwigs had either lost or were trailing their rivals. Taveta MP Naomi Shaban conceded defeat to newcomer Mr John Bwire Okano of Wiper Party.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 13 hrs ago

Big names in Coast politics set for mighty fall as tallying continues

Blame game amid rising fatal road accident cases

Blame game amid rising fatal road accident cases

By Nathan Ochunge and Pkemoi Ng’enoh 11 days ago

Ensure justice for Nithi Bridge accident victims

Ensure justice for Nithi Bridge accident victims

By Kalangi Kiambati 14 days ago

How Falklands War cut crucial funds for killer Nithi bridge

How Falklands War cut crucial funds for killer Nithi bridge

By Wainaina Ndung'u 15 days ago

Wedding put off after couple loses mothers

The couple had made their mothers surprise wedding dresses, which they say they don’t know what to do with.

By Willis Okech 15 days ago

Wedding put off after couple loses mothers

Modern Coast: Timeline of accidents, deaths since 2017

At least 76 people, who travelled using Modern Coast bus since 2017, have died in separate road accidents, an analysis into the bus company’s accident history shows.

By Mate Tongola 15 days ago

Modern Coast: Timeline of accidents, deaths since 2017

Nithi Modern Coast crash: A quick visit to his shop ended tragically

A 95-kilometre journey between Meru and Embu, that would have taken Josiah Muchoki some two hours, ended tragically on Sunday, July 24.

By Phares Mutembei 16 days ago

Nithi Modern Coast crash: A quick visit to his shop ended tragically

Nithi crash: College student died while returning home after 2 years away

After two years of being away from home, Boniface Kombe was hoping that he would reunite him with his family in Kilifi.

By Phares Mutembei 16 days ago

Nithi crash: College student died while returning home after 2 years away

Falklands War link to killer Nithi bridge

The Falklands War cost cuts forced contractors to shorten the Thuci-Nkubu road which is why it passed through the Nithi River, hence the killer bridge.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 16 days ago

Falklands War link to killer Nithi bridge

Revisited: The Nithi River bridge of death

Since 1983 over 100 lives have been lost at the Nithi River Bridge blackspot.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 16 days ago

Revisited: The Nithi River bridge of death

NTSA suspends Modern Coast Bus operations

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has halted the operations of Modern Coast Express Limited.

By Stephanie Wangari 17 days ago

NTSA suspends Modern Coast Bus operations

Coast gets new sub-counties to boost services

Coast Regional Commissioner John Elungata said Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River counties have each received two new administrative units for enhanced service delivery to the people.

By Philip Mwakio 18 days ago

Coast gets new sub-counties to boost services

Top amateurs parade for Coast Open

Kenya’s top amateur golfers will flex their muscles in this year’s 2022 Coast Open “Barry Cup” Championship that begin tomorrow

By Maarufu Mohamed 19 days ago

Top amateurs parade for Coast Open

Raila Odinga pushes for six-piece voting to ensure ODM majority at Coast

He told voters he needed many elected leaders to comfortably run the country. The ODM leader paraded candidates from his party ignoring others in the coalition.

By Patrick Beja 25 days ago

Raila Odinga pushes for six-piece voting to ensure ODM majority at Coast

2023 Afcon postponed to 2024

The 34th edition of AFCON initially scheduled for June to July next year in Ivory Coast will take place between January and February 2024

By Odero Charles 1 month ago

2023 Afcon postponed to 2024

Ivory Coast midfielder Kessie joins Barcelona as free agent after leaving AC Milan

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie has joined Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan, the LaLiga club announced on Monday.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Ivory Coast midfielder Kessie joins Barcelona as free agent after leaving AC Milan

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 1 month ago

Land tops Ruto and Raila agenda for Coast

Land tops William Ruto, Raila Odinga agenda for Coast

Presidential contenders highlight key areas they seek to address at the Coast if elected. Revival of Kilifi cashew nut factory and blue economy also feature in raft of proposals.

By Bernard Sanga 1 month ago

Land tops William Ruto, Raila Odinga agenda for Coast

Identity crisis as PAA candidates caught between Raila Odinga, William Ruto teams

Some UDA aspirants like Aisha Jumwa have asked them to keep off their political rallies. ODM has warned against the use of Azimio Presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga in their posters.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Identity crisis as PAA candidates caught between Raila Odinga, William Ruto teams

Developers rush to offer coastal holiday homes

The coastal region, with its alluring beachfront and ideal weather, is probably one of the most fancied retirement and holiday destinations.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Developers rush to offer coastal holiday homes

Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

The President will next month launch the Changamwe interchange and Mombasa Kwa Jomvu road built at a cost of Sh85 billion and the Makupa bridge which cost Sh4.5 billion.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

Government spells out ambitious plans to upgrade Coast economy

State lays out new strategies to increase volume of cargo transported by rail. President Uhuru Kenyatta to open the Sh24b bridge connecting Mombasa West and South.

By Bernard Sanga 1 month ago

Government spells out ambitious plans to upgrade Coast economy

Uhuru Kenyatta to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

The President will next month launch the Changamwe interchange and Mombasa Kwa Jomvu road built at a cost of Sh85 billion and the Makupa bridge which cost Sh4.5 billion.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Gbohouo handed 18-month doping ban

FIFA has suspended Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo for 18 months after he tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine last year

By Reuters 1 month ago

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Gbohouo handed 18-month doping ban

Joho challenges Ruto to surrender 2,500-acre land to Coast Squatters

Joho said he would repossess all irregularly allocated land if he becomes the Lands Cabinet secretary.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Joho challenges Ruto to surrender 2,500-acre land to Coast Squatters

Will Amason Kingi, Aisha Jumwa rivalry give Mung'aro a chance in governor race?

Region dominated by ODM for 15 years has witnessed entry of UDA and PAA parties. Three main contestants for Kilifi governor seat are under Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza alliance.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Will Amason Kingi, Aisha Jumwa rivalry give Mung'aro a chance in governor race?

Raila Odinga, William Ruto plans for Coast land problem

DP vows to revive the 1963 one-million-acre scheme and Africanisation policy. Raila nominated Joho as Lands minister to deal with it.

By Bernard Sanga 2 months ago

Raila Odinga, William Ruto plans for Coast land problem

Raila Odinga moves to consolidate his support at Coast with mega rally

The Azimio presidential aspirant’s dominance in Mombasa is facing litmus test. Wiper’s Kalonzo has vowed to wrestle the 1.8 million votes at the region from Raila.

By Bernard Sanga 2 months ago

Raila Odinga moves to consolidate his support at Coast with mega rally

Costly poop: Caregivers' struggles to provide basic needs for disabled

The situation is worsened by unemployment among people living with disabilities. Adult diapers are important items that are not widely talked about yet remain inaccessible.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Costly poop: Caregivers' struggles to provide basic needs for disabled

Tunisia finds 24 more bodies of migrants after boats sank in April

Tunisia's coastguard has retrieved 24 more bodies of migrants who had been among about 120 people on boats that sank off the Tunisian coast at the end of April.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Tunisia finds 24 more bodies of migrants after boats sank in April

Coast makeover will be Uhuru's most noticeable, lasting legacy

If nothing else, the makeover - a huge social investment - will be President Uhuru Kenyatta’s most noticeable and lasting legacy anywhere else in the country.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 3 months ago

Coast makeover will be Uhuru's most noticeable, lasting legacy

Ruiru Sports Club lifts Coast Open bowling tournament

Ruiru Sports Club bowling team bowled extremely well to win the Coast Open national bowling tournament that concluded on Monday.

By Ernest Ndunda 3 months ago

Ruiru Sports Club lifts Coast Open bowling tournament

Intrigues behind the terror links, executions at the Coast

Security agents, clerics, tycoons and suspected terrorists have not been spared in this new wave of killings that began in 2012. Reports indicate that 22 clerics have been killed since 2012.

By Bernard Sanga 3 months ago

Intrigues behind the terror links, executions at the Coast

Ivory Coast PM resigns, President to reduce size of Cabinet

Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi tabled his resignation and that of his government on Wednesday, April 13.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Ivory Coast PM resigns, President to reduce size of Cabinet

Kanango wins national youth championships

Coast chess champion Jamie Kanango showed his potential by winning the National Youth Chess championships at the Khadija Secondary School in Mombasa

By Ernest Ndunda 4 months ago

Kanango wins national youth championships

Why Coast leaders are not using land woes to woo voters

The squatter problem at Coast has attracted little attention or mention in the election debates.

By Bernard Sanga 4 months ago

Why Coast leaders are not using land woes to woo voters

Raila dilemma in governors races at Coast

Aspirants demand fair nominations using universal suffrage method.

By Jacob Ng’etich 4 months ago

Raila dilemma in governors races at Coast

Kingi fights ODM dominance and UDA wave at coast in 21-day campaign tour

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has concluded a 21-day tour of the county, where he inspected development projects five months before he retires.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Kingi fights ODM dominance and UDA wave at coast in 21-day campaign tour

All Ukrainian tourists on holiday at the Coast leave for Europe

All Ukrainian tourists who were on holiday at the Coast have left the country.

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

All Ukrainian tourists on holiday at the Coast leave for Europe

Kenya Kwanza vows to give ODM a run for its money in Coast region

Kenya Kwanza marched across the Coast this week, sending signals that it could pose a threat to ODM , which has dominated for the last 15 years.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Kenya Kwanza vows to give ODM a run for its money in Coast region

County back the presence of Coast Guards at Lake Naivasha

According to Governor Lee Kinyanjui, the main aim of introducing KCGS was to address the runaway cases of illegal fishing in the lake.

By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago

County back the presence of Coast Guards at Lake Naivasha

Scuba diver on a wheelchair is an instructor with a different touch

He stands out as a super diver on the beaches of Diani, in the South Coast.

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

Scuba diver on a wheelchair is an instructor with a different touch

New coast based coalition promises to save region from abject poverty

A coalition of three fringe political parties was yesterday unveiled at the Coast days after Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi led Pamoja African Alliance

By Patrick Beja 5 months ago

New coast based coalition promises to save region from abject poverty

Fisheries PS wants Coast Guards roles clarified

Newly established Kenya Coast Guards and State Department for Fisheries are embroiled in a tussle over control of fishing.

By Moses Nyamori 5 months ago

Fisheries PS wants Coast Guards roles clarified

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