Patrick Beja

Kalonzo: Ruto planning to 'rig polls' early

By Patrick Beja   2024-04-01 20:51:50

Wiper leader claims Kenya Kwanza wants an upper hand in determining IEBC commissioners. Warns if the government wing does not respect the pact, they will go back to the streets

Over 10,000 homeowners face eviction in Mombasa

By Patrick Beja   2024-04-03 16:05:51

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.

M-Pesa Foundation sets aside Sh36.2 million for newborn unit in Kwale

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-02 15:55:13

Governor Fatuma Achani said the new facility will improve service delivery and reduce child mortality in the region.

Boost for farmers as state seeks to expand mango processing plant

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-05 14:58:21

The farmers transport more than 35,000 tonnes to markets and industries in Mombasa, Garissa and Nairobi.

Catholic church mobilises aid for flood victims

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-05 17:25:43

St Joseph Catholic Church in Tudor Parish, Sunday, Archbishop Kivuva prayed for families that lost their loved ones to floods wreaking havoc across the country.

Parliament wants unoperational refineries company dissolved

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-07 01:30:41

PIC says KPRL ceased operations 10 years ago and has no business getting Sh1.3 billion from KPC every year.

Commissioner urges Kwale leaders to protect water tower

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-13 04:27:06

Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha has called on leaders to protect the Shimba Hills National Reserve, a water tower in the region.

Indian naval ship docks with relief food and medicine

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-13 12:36:40

The relief items were received by the chairman of the Floods Disaster Coordinating Committee Major-Gen John Koimo in Mombasa.

Why Kenya exploits only 8pc of marine potential

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-16 19:03:00

The lack of an industrial fish landing port with cold storage, processing, and canning facilities is preventing Kenya from taking advantage of opportunities in the marine sector.

We'll not charge ships more for waste -KMA

By Patrick Beja   2024-05-15 19:56:54

Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has put on ice a plan by the Mombasa County government that would have seen the devolved unit collect millions from ships for waste collection.

Governor Achani vows to fight for locals as boundary row rages

By Patrick Beja   2024-06-03 09:12:41

Taita Taveta obtained a court order recently allowing it to collect revenue from the town and deposit it in the two counties' joint Account.

Supkem urges president to review Muguka order

By Patrick Beja   2024-06-07 22:41:10

Clerics say stimulant has harmful effects on mental health in Coast, ask leaders to unite against the sale.

Kwale county introduces punitive taxes to regulate muguka, miraa trade

By Patrick Beja   2024-06-10 15:49:56

Traders transporting muguka on motorcycles will pay Sh30,000 up from Sh3000.

Joho: ODM will punish MPs who back Finance Bill

By Patrick Beja   2024-06-17 20:49:24

Hassan Joho dared rebels to back the Finance Bill that promised new taxes, even as he urged a bipartisan approach to defeating the proposed law.

Booming business lifts KPA's May earnings to Sh62b

By Patrick Beja   2024-06-16 22:38:56

KPA management noted that the port recorded a revenue of Sh61.8 billion in May 2024, against a full-year budget of Sh54.7 billion.

Coast governors skip Ruto meeting on muguka to get time to consult

By Patrick Beja   2024-06-17 20:46:41

The governors said they got an invitation from the president on Friday but they needed time to carry out wide consultation and reach a consensus before meeting President Ruto.

Firm to put up Sh2 billion affordable housing units

By Patrick Beja   2024-07-03 16:39:38

Phase one kicks off immediately and will consist of 200 units.

Igad gives Red Cross Sh20 million to aid healthcare

By Patrick Beja   2024-07-14 17:38:18

KRCS Secretary General Ahmed Idris said disasters have become frequent, and there has been no time to rehabilitate the damaged infrastructure.

Four Kenyan seafarers abandoned by ship owner in Oman

By Patrick Beja   2024-07-21 16:32:00

The Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) has asked the government to help return home four Kenyan seafarers stranded in Oman after their employer abandoned them.

SGR trip in luxury coach to cost Sh24,000

By Patrick Beja   2024-07-22 22:33:42

State flags off 20 new passenger coaches, including four premium ones. Enhanced luggage solutions and more legroom among the things passengers will enjoy.