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Patrick Beja

Why Mwakwere coronation has caused political storm in Coast

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-05 09:41:43

Mwakwere, who served two terms as Matuga MP in Kwale County, has led a chequered political career and has often courted controversies.

Why State's effort to decongest Mombasa Port is dead in the water

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-08 08:00:00

The Shippers Council of East Africa has called for exceptional measures to clear congestion at the port following a surge in cargo coupled with the holiday season.

Mombasa receives first-ever natural gas-powered ship

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-08 00:00:00

The Mombasa Port received its first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered ship during the festive season, highlighting its capacity to handle next-generation, eco-friendly vessels

Agency pushes for investment in agro-marine hubs, infrastructure

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-09 00:00:00

Coast Development Authority has called for the establishment of integrated agro-marine hubs, a sea transport network, and seaweed processing centres as part of blue economy investment plan. 

Joho faces backlash over Sh8 trillion Mrima Hill rare earth mining project

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-12 15:38:48

A section of Kwale leaders led by the deputy governor walked out of the CS'ss meeting in protest, accusing him of allegedly bulldozing the deal to award the licence to a US firm.

Funding woes scuttle key Seafarers Council's work

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-15 00:00:00

Kenya ratified the MLC in 2013, but setting up a functional council has since proved a challenge.

Against odds: Kwale sickle cell warrior who triumphed in KCSE from hospital bed

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-19 16:40:32

Bill Olenyo sat all his 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers except practicals at the Kwale sub-county hospital while battling sickle cell anaemia and passed.

Kenya banks on partnerships to get sea-time opportunities for cadets

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-21 00:00:00

Kenyan marine cadets have to go for six months training on board vessels to qualify as ship officers recognised by the Kenya Maritime Authority

Northern, Central corridors seal deal to streamline regional logistics

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-21 11:23:36

Northern and central corridor agencies have inked a landmark deal to improve transport efficiency and trade facilitation in the East and Central Africa region.

State reforms accreditation system to boost trade, market access

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-24 11:57:00

The government has launched reforms of the accreditation system to strengthen compliance with standards and boost trade

Coast kingpin? Joho mobilises governors, MPs to solidify bloc

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-25 07:00:00

 Mining CS has convened two meetings in fortnight at the Coast aimed at courting regional political leadership.

KPA, KRA bosses meet Mombasa port players as congestion persists

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-26 00:00:00

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga and KPA Managing Director William Ruto have jointly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhance efficiency at the port of Mombasa.

KPA eyes Rwandan market as competition with Dar hots up

By Patrick Beja   2026-01-26 11:23:03

Kenya has signed a pact with Rwanda in an effort to get a grip on the Mombasa port business shared with the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

CS Kinyanjui: Sh16 billion Mombasa LPG project to be ready in two months

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-02 10:57:27

The construction of Sh16b Taifa Gas by a Tanzanian investor at Mombasa's Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone is 80 percent complete

PAA denies plans to merge with UDA ahead of 2027 polls

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-03 11:15:20

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi’s Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has dismissed claims that it was in talks to merge with UDA ahead of the 2027 polls.

'I'll ensure Ruto goes home without retirement package,' says Maraga

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-04 10:54:13

United Green Movement presidential flag-bearer David Maraga says he was on a mission to mobilise Kenyans to register as voters in efforts to send the Kenya Kwaza government home.

Kenya will reject generic agricultural projects, Kagwe tells donors

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-04 11:34:50

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says Kenya’s agricultural priorities must be structured internally and funded based on local realities, not external templates.

Why Coast traders want Senate to throw out Tobacco Bill

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-04 16:05:00

A section of traders in the Coast region has urged the Senate to reject the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024.

Ruto says United Opposition lacks brains to outsmart him

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-07 01:30:00

President William Ruto challenges the opposition to outline their election plan.

Government to fund blue economy to the tune of Sh32 billion, says CS Joho

By Patrick Beja   2026-02-09 11:39:50

A Cabinet Secretary has promised a grand transformation of the blue economy sector infrastructure on the Coast through a Sh32 billion funding to be sourced from donors.