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Benard Sanga

Macadamia prices hit Sh100 as harvest scheduling takes effect

Macadamia farmers are enjoying a remarkable turnaround, with farm-gate prices soaring past Sh100 per kilo, a dramatic rise from the Sh20 it traded last year.

Macadamia prices hit Sh100 as harvest scheduling takes effect

New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa Port

New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa Port

Regulator pushed to suspend marine insurance

Regulator pushed to suspend marine insurance

Industry insiders fault new marine insurance law

Industry insiders fault new marine insurance law

By 2 months ago

How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master

Captain Abdille Ali who transitioned from the military to the commercial maritime world, ensures that every vessel has safe passage, every law upheld, and every tide respected.

By 3 months ago

How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master

Has Coast tycoon Hasu's charity work followed him to his grave?

Signs of neglect are evident at the Kibarani recreation facility, which Patel rehabilitated at a cost of Sh700 million.

By 3 months ago

Has Coast tycoon Hasu's charity work followed him to his grave?

How plan to free millions in container deposits will work

For years, shipping lines have pressed shippers and clearing agents hard with stiff charges in the form of deposits paid for containers that they have to keep for a limited number of days.

By 5 months ago

How plan to free millions in container deposits will work

Outrage erupts over shocking video of blogger's sexual assault

The shocking video shows a man resembling a Mombasa-based blogger who was recently abducted, cursing why he criticised Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.

By 6 months ago

Outrage erupts over shocking video of blogger's sexual assault

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

A bungled rescue mission in Lake Turkana and questionable recruitment of 30 staff are what led to the ouster of former Kenya Maritime Authority Director General Martin Munga.

By 6 months ago

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Criminal gangs are creeping back in Mombasa and Kwale counties where they are attacking and robbing locals and tourists.

By 7 months ago

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

Kenya’s proximity to Somalia and the porous border allowed entry of foreign Jihadists who launched attacks.

By 8 months ago

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master

Captain Abdille Ali who transitioned from the military to the commercial maritime world, ensures that every vessel has safe passage, every law upheld, and every tide respected.

By 3 months ago

How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master

Has Coast tycoon Hasu's charity work followed him to his grave?

Signs of neglect are evident at the Kibarani recreation facility, which Patel rehabilitated at a cost of Sh700 million.

By 3 months ago

Has Coast tycoon Hasu's charity work followed him to his grave?

How plan to free millions in container deposits will work

For years, shipping lines have pressed shippers and clearing agents hard with stiff charges in the form of deposits paid for containers that they have to keep for a limited number of days.

By 5 months ago

How plan to free millions in container deposits will work

Outrage erupts over shocking video of blogger's sexual assault

The shocking video shows a man resembling a Mombasa-based blogger who was recently abducted, cursing why he criticised Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.

By 6 months ago

Outrage erupts over shocking video of blogger's sexual assault

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

A bungled rescue mission in Lake Turkana and questionable recruitment of 30 staff are what led to the ouster of former Kenya Maritime Authority Director General Martin Munga.

By 6 months ago

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Criminal gangs are creeping back in Mombasa and Kwale counties where they are attacking and robbing locals and tourists.

By 7 months ago

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

Kenya’s proximity to Somalia and the porous border allowed entry of foreign Jihadists who launched attacks.

By 8 months ago

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master

Captain Abdille Ali who transitioned from the military to the commercial maritime world, ensures that every vessel has safe passage, every law upheld, and every tide respected.

By 3 months ago

How a boy herder rose to be Kenya's port harbour master

Has Coast tycoon Hasu's charity work followed him to his grave?

Signs of neglect are evident at the Kibarani recreation facility, which Patel rehabilitated at a cost of Sh700 million.

By 3 months ago

Has Coast tycoon Hasu's charity work followed him to his grave?

How plan to free millions in container deposits will work

For years, shipping lines have pressed shippers and clearing agents hard with stiff charges in the form of deposits paid for containers that they have to keep for a limited number of days.

By 5 months ago

How plan to free millions in container deposits will work

Outrage erupts over shocking video of blogger's sexual assault

The shocking video shows a man resembling a Mombasa-based blogger who was recently abducted, cursing why he criticised Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.

By 6 months ago

Outrage erupts over shocking video of blogger's sexual assault

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

A bungled rescue mission in Lake Turkana and questionable recruitment of 30 staff are what led to the ouster of former Kenya Maritime Authority Director General Martin Munga.

By 6 months ago

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Criminal gangs are creeping back in Mombasa and Kwale counties where they are attacking and robbing locals and tourists.

By 7 months ago

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

Kenya’s proximity to Somalia and the porous border allowed entry of foreign Jihadists who launched attacks.

By 8 months ago

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

A bungled rescue mission in Lake Turkana and questionable recruitment of 30 staff are what led to the ouster of former Kenya Maritime Authority Director General Martin Munga.

By Benard Sanga 6 months ago

Intrigues that led to ouster of maritime agency boss

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Criminal gangs are creeping back in Mombasa and Kwale counties where they are attacking and robbing locals and tourists.

By Benard Sanga 7 months ago

Juvenile gangs terrorise Mombasa, Kwale residents amid rising insecurity

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

Kenya's proximity to Somalia and the porous border allowed entry of foreign Jihadists who launched attacks.

By Benard Sanga 8 months ago

Why top foreign jihadists turned Kenya into terrorists' playground

Return of Joho: How Cabinet entry will redefine Coast's politics

Joho's business empire, flamboyant lifestyle and 10-year reign in Mombasa are expected to be at the centre of his vetting.

By Benard Sanga 8 months ago

Return of Joho: How Cabinet entry will redefine Coast's politics

Government of national unity good for Kenya, Ruto says

Ruto says government of national unity will ensure peace and stability in the country. He blamed lack of sensitisation on his achievements for the youth uprising.

By Benard Sanga 8 months ago

Government of national unity good for Kenya, Ruto says

Mombasa port cargo volume up as Dar es Salaam, Djibouti hit by congestion

The volume of the transit cargo handled through the port of Mombasa has grown significantly on the back of the KPA renewed push to improve efficiency.

By Benard Sanga 9 months ago

Mombasa port cargo volume up as Dar es Salaam, Djibouti hit by congestion

Legal heads dissatisfied by recalled CSs, cite unsuitability to hold office

Nelson Havi and Ahmednasir Abdullahi have argued that the six were ineligible to be re-appointed or to hold public office.

By Benard Sanga 9 months ago

Legal heads dissatisfied by recalled CSs, cite unsuitability to hold office

President's five major moves in fight to save his administration

Ruto dismissed his Cabinet after withdrawing the contentious Finance Bill 2024.

By Benard Sanga 9 months ago

President's five major moves in fight to save his administration

Tension as Uganda impounds Kenyan fish exports to DRC

Consignment en route to estern Congo, which also included fish from South Sudan worth Sh210 million is being held at the Mpondwe border.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Tension as Uganda impounds Kenyan fish exports to DRC

KNCCI warns of mass layoff over proposed eco-levy, excise duty

The Bill has sparked hue and cry from most professionals, religious leaders, lobby groups, and Kenyans.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

KNCCI warns of mass layoff over proposed eco-levy, excise duty

All eyes on politicians in fight against drugs use at the Coast

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused some Coast leaders of being silent in the fight against substance abuse as youth perished.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

All eyes on politicians in fight against drugs use at the Coast

Blow to hundreds of traders as Nassir bans Muguka in Mombasa

Political leaders from Meru and Embu tried to persuade Nassir not to ban the Miraa and Muguka trade in Mombasa or implement punitive levies passed by the county assembly.

By Benard Sanga 10 months ago

Blow to hundreds of traders as Nassir bans Muguka in Mombasa

10,000 gather for Bohra spiritual leader's week-long celebrations

His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq of Bohras, arrived in Mombasa on Friday.

By Benard Sanga 11 months ago

10,000 gather for Bohra spiritual leader's week-long celebrations

Soldiers, police in scuffle at Likoni channel

Although most dignitaries, military and police vehicles use the exit during peak time, the guard said the soldiers would obstruct vehicles.

By Benard Sanga 11 months ago

Soldiers, police in scuffle at Likoni channel

How Kenyans faked themselves into employment

1, 337 investigation files being handled by the EACC involves those who forged their degree, diplomas, and form four certificates.

By Benard Sanga 11 months ago

How Kenyans faked themselves into employment

Valentine's Day - Hundreds of Mombasa residents walk 19km to celebrate love

Love was literally and figuratively poured into the streets of Mombasa as over 1,000 residents participated in a 19km walk to celebrate this year's Valentine's Day.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Valentine's Day - Hundreds of Mombasa residents walk 19km to celebrate love

KNCHR probes Shimo La Tewa prison for allegedly mistreating Makenzi

KNCHR says that Makenzi was kept in segregated isolation at Shimo La Tewa, which is tantamount to torture.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

KNCHR probes Shimo La Tewa prison for allegedly mistreating Makenzi

Ruto to borrow Uhuru playbook in fixing the Coast squatter crisis

Kwa Bulo is witnessing a surge in high-rise buildings and bungalows. Squatters' chairman says settlement of families on the 86.7 acres has been a contentious political issue.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

Ruto to borrow Uhuru playbook in fixing the Coast squatter crisis

How Makenzi's deceptive tactics lured followers

A Senate committee puts controversial preacher Paul Makenzi at the centre of the Shakahola massacre and wants him charged with the death of at least 429 people.

By Benard Sanga 1 year ago

How Makenzi's deceptive tactics lured followers

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