Patrick Beja

Governor Godhana urges state to resolve boundary disputes

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-03 17:04:17

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana wants the government to resolve boundary dispute between the county and its neighbours to restore peace and security.

Target private capital to grow maritime sector, Kenya urged

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-14 00:00:00

A United Nations agency urged maritime nations in the continent to allocate adequate funds to promote development in the maritime sector.

Clinical officers now call for an overhaul of SHA board leadership

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-14 00:00:00

Clinical officers have called for an overhaul of the Social Health Authority (SHA) board, a day after the ouster of Chief Executive Officer Elijah Wachira.

Delayed projects leave Kenya's blue economy limping

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-14 19:00:00

The government has been struggling to implement both Shimoni and Liwatoni fish complex since 2018, meant for processing tuna, without much success.

Boost for farmers as state plans to revamp global tea marketing

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-15 12:48:55

Instead of relying on the traditional auction in Mombasa, the state will now establish the Kenya Tea Trade Mission that will market tea to existing and new foreign markets.

Tourist police undergo training ahead of festive season

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-16 14:57:19

Tourism Police Unit (TPU) officers at the Coast are undergoing training on handling tourists ahead of the festive season.

Kilifi: Accelerating growth through partnerships

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-21 00:00:00

Kilifi County is set to provide a major platform to investors to explore and unlock the immense opportunities that it offers.

Vets allay fears over mass vaccination of animals

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-20 18:17:14

The vaccines to be administered to the millions of cattle, sheep, and goats are locally manufactured, the Kenya Veterinary Vaccine Production Institute (Kevevapi) has said.

Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency

By Patrick Beja   2024-11-28 20:00:00

An intergovernmental agency has sounded an alarm on the health of truck drivers who move cargo from the Port of Mombasa.

Kenya GBV cases higher than global average

By Patrick Beja   2024-12-10 19:55:01

Gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Kenya are more than the global average of 27 percent.

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

By Patrick Beja   2024-12-13 19:31:10

The progress in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been hampered by lack of resources.

Former CS Jumwa walks a tightrope between State job, return to politics

By Patrick Beja   2024-12-16 15:00:00

She was among those Ruto dismissed from Cabinet in July following Gen Z protests. However, Ruto promised her a government job, which has yet to materialize.

Igad in fresh push to combat rise of transnational organised crime

By Patrick Beja   2024-12-19 10:31:40

Kenya is yet to domesticate a statute against rising transnational security threats in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) states.

Firms in cut-throat competition to build cooking gas plants

By Patrick Beja   2024-12-20 15:34:05

A Mombasa-based container freight station (CFS) firm has announced plans to build a multi-billion-shilling cooking gas handling facility.

Officers undergo medical check-up ahead of festivities

By Patrick Beja   2024-12-22 20:30:00

At least 300 police officers were screened for various medical conditions in Mombasa ahead of the busy festive season, when they are expected to work round the clock.

Jumwa relegated to Malindi politics as Joho roots for Ruto at the Coast

By Patrick Beja   2025-01-02 00:00:00

Formation of the broad-based government that saw Raila’s allies join Cabinet threw Jumwa into political oblivion as she is now eyeing the Malindi governor seat.

Employees given end year treat in bid to forge teamwork

By Patrick Beja   2025-01-02 16:57:25

Ashton Mombasa Apparel treated employees to coastal traditions celebrating Swahili, Mijikenda and Pokomo cultures.

Firebrand to Forgotten: Aisha Jumwa's political struggles amid Joho's ascent

By Patrick Beja   2025-01-15 11:09:31

CS Aisha Jumwa, Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi during a press briefing in Nairobi on October 19, 2023 [File, Standard]

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

By Patrick Beja   2025-01-16 08:20:00

Despite the Port of Mombasa registering a 14.1 percent increase in cargo last year, dealers in imported used cars are grappling with a decline in sales that has led to a dip in import of vehicles.

Release of Sh48 billion schools capitation begins

By Patrick Beja   2025-01-24 08:00:00

The government will release all the Sh48 billion capital grants to schools in the next two weeks, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured.