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Briton Muhammad Asif Hafeez, jailed recently by the US for orchestrating an international drug trafficking empire, had close links with the notorious Akasha brothers in Mombasa.
The directive to importers to buy marine insurance from local underwriters started on July 1, amid concerns from a section of Kenyans whether it will achieve the desired goals.
Poor infrastructure hampers cargo flow to South Sudan and DRC .Regional cargo demand grows but corridor upgrades remain painfully under developed.
At the heart of this unfolding crisis is a growing accumulation of empty containers that are not being repatriated or processed swiftly enough for return to the shipping lines.
Nyarandi will also have to navigate the boardroom wars in the agency that has had high turnover of executives since the 2005 exit of the founding DG Nancy Karigithu.
Lack of training equipment and chronic shortage of qualified trainers is the weakest link in the country’s quest to export skilled labour to international waters.
Auditor General says company bought diesel as high as 205 per cent above the budget. Kenya Power incurred Sh981.8 million in interest on late payment of invoices.
From next month, French shipping giant CMA CGM will shift all its transhipment cargo from Mombasa to Lamu.
The measures were implemented on a pilot basis, beginning 1 March 2025, following what Kephis termed “extensive consultations” with industry players.
The Mombasa–Juba trade corridor, a vital artery for South Sudan’s cargo, is facing logistical challenges despite recent diplomatic approaches to solve the issues.
Three factions have emerged on the party’s relationship with President Ruto following Raila’s death.
Illegal cross-border exports of raw macadamia nuts undermine Kenya’s macadamia value chain despite stricter harvesting regulations, rising production, and efforts to improve processing and quality.
Mombasa port users are bracing for higher operational costs as severe delays in the handling of empty containers continue to paralyse logistical operations.
Bixa is the third biggest crop at the coast after coconut and cashew nut. About 30% of growers are small scale farmers in Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties.
Cortec Mining Kenya, whose local fixer was Jacob Juma, had its licence cancelled in 2013.Inside the Mrima Hill forest, villagers are traditionally forbidden from cutting down certain trees.
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