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How Raila inherited ex-minister Karisa Maitha political base

Raila Odinga mentored top leaders from the Coast while building his party after taking over the support base of late Cabinet Minister Karisa Maitha, observers have said.

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CS Cheptumo vows to secure heritage sites from encroachment

The said initiative will involve collaboration between the national and county governments to preserve cultural and historical sites for future generations.

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Raila died as a Coast man who caned him sought a 'handshake'

The two leaders were dancing to local tunes when Mdzomba emerged from the crowd and started caning Raila and Mvurya with a walking stick.

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Why port employees are seeking 60pc salary increase

DWU general secretary Simon Sang said KPC’s average profit was Sh8 billion per year while KPA makes an average of Sh14 billion per year.

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KPA workers split amid demand for pay increase

One faction protested against DWU Secretary General Simon Sang’s call for a demonstration to push for speedy negotiations for the salary hike and a better medical scheme.

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Why African states are pushing to unlock blue economy

African maritime states are yet to unlock the potential in the blue economy despite embarking on the journey for economic transformation through the sector 13 years ago.

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South Sudan to set up ICDs to counter rising port cargo charges

South Sudan will establish Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Empty Container Depots (ECDs) as part of a raft of measures to reduce the cost of imports through the Port of Mombasa.

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Timely surgery saves Mombasa youth from going completely blind

Eye specialists describe retinal detachment as a medical emergency in which the retina separates from the back of the eye, leading to blurry vision.

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How rising costs at Mombasa Port are driving up South Sudan imports

South Sudan is the second largest transit market for Mombasa port after Uganda

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Will Gachagua's new ally turn the tables in Magarini by-election?

Kenga, who was stopped from challenging ODM nominee for Magarini joins Gachagua fold.

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Court decision paves way for maritime regulations overhaul

The Kenya Maritime Authority has won a case against the Kenya Ships Agents Association, which challenged the implementation of key regulations in the maritime sector.

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KRA expands tax access with phone code, chatbots

The Kenya Revenue Authority has promised to make it easier and cheaper for small and micro businesses to pay taxes by simplifying its services and cutting compliance costs.

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Involve youths in political leadership, says former CJ

Maraga said young people are tired of being told to wait for their turn. 

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How Mombasa Port is battling congestion with 19 billion project

Lamu port that currently boasts of three deep berths is being positioned as KPA’s transshipment hub in the region.

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ASAL governors push state to boost livestock funding

Asal governors have accused the national government of killing the livestock sector through low budget allocation.

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Mombasa traders oppose Tobacco regulations, call for public participation

Small business owners and retailers in Mombasa county have opposed the Tobacco Control Bill saying it will kill hustlers’ businesses

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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.

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Clearing firms hope to process more cargo, grow businesses

A number of clearing and forwarding firms and customs agents have closed shop or scaled down businesses, citing the high cost of doing business amid strict compliance issues enforced by agencies

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Senate Speaker Kingi's political quagmire

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Coast leaders ask Supkem to iron out pilgrims' travel concerns over agents

Muslims at the Coast have called for an urgent meeting to address concerns of pilgrims whose plans to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are allegedly subjected to harsh conditions.

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