Police in Mombasa have given civil society groups the green light to hold processions to mark Saba Saba Day today in line with opposition-led nationwide protests over the cost of living.
The IMO council voted in favour of Panama’s candidate Mr. Arsenio Velasco in all four rounds of polls, with Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu falling after the second round.
Nancy Karigithu lost in the second round of polls while the man from Panama trounced all his competitors in the fifth round. The election was held in London.
The volume of cargo handled at Mombasa Port increased by 3.3 percent between January to June this year compared to a similar period last year, new data shows.
Unlike his childhood peers in Samburu, he couldn’t look after cattle because he has no hands. Last week, Ewoi graduated with a master’s degree after winning a scholarship and university job.
The floating footbridge was opened in 2020 to reduce congestion at the ferry channel during Covid-19 but KPA closed it on July 1 this year to allow Mombasa port to operate 24-hour service.
Deal will see Kenya extend the SGR line from Naivasha to Malaba, then to Kampala. The two States plan to raise resources from the Middle East, China, and elsewhere as a team.
Sources at the meeting held over dinner at State House on Sunday said the MPs asked for ambassadorial positions and appointments in parastatals.
The bridge used to be operated by KPA workers between 4 am and 8 am in the morning and 4 pm and 8 pm in the evening during which time ships could not enter or leave the port of Mombasa.
The union has been embroiled in endless wrangles since elections in April 14,2 021 that were cancelled by the court early this year.
County acting chief officer for Environment and director for Climate Change Abdulsalam Omar said it was difficult to manage waste because residents do not sort what they generate at source.
IMO council members make decisions for the world’s maritime sector, and many countries have intensified their campaign for the coveted post.
The MV Logos Hope will dock at Mombasa with over 5000 different titles of books, opening its famous floating library to members of public for 45 days.
KPA has continued to acquire key equipment to enhance operations of the new port that is set to serve as an alternative to the port of Mombasa.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) management was taken to task for controversial waivers on storage charges for containers provided to clients at the Mombasa port.
The High Court has declined a petition by Portside Freight Service Limited to compel Kenya Ports Authority to reduce the tariff charged on cargo it handles at the port.
Kenya Ports Authority was ordered to pay the fishermen after they lost their source of livelihood following the construction of the port of Lamu.
In the escalating legal battle, the Joho family firms say the port managers should be sent to prison for disobeying a court order issued by Justice Alfred Mabeya on January 25, 2023.
The fishermen were being compensated for lost fishing grounds due to the construction of Lamu Port.
Justice Koome noted that the Judiciary Fund was not operating optimally due to bureaucratic bottlenecks and roadblocks erected by the Controller of Budget.
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