Car importers sound alarm over KRA's sharp valuation hikes

Importers of used cars are concerned about the possible rise in taxes on imported used cars, effective July 1 this year.

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State acquires more land for Sh20 billion Mwache dam for planting trees

Speaking during a tree-planting exercise to mark World Environment Day, Kibachio said the dam was being constructed on Mwache River and faced the threat of siltation.

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Kwale Governor Achani's exclusive tenders to women, youth

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has directed all 10 county government departments to award development project contracts exclusively to registered companies for women and youth.

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Experts discuss fears on proposed IMO ships greenhouse gas emission policies

IMO guidelines on greenhouse gas emissions are expected to come into force in three years. Experts warn many ships may be withdrawn, disrupting the supply chain and pushing prices up.

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Global interfaith launch initiative to protect Kilifi girls against early marriage

Research conducted by the Faith to Action Network reveals that a large number of girls in Kilifi County never transition from primary to secondary school because of early marriages.

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Kenyan ports losing shine amid competition

The Port of Mombasa is approaching its capacity limits while the Port of Lamu remains underutilised due to poor hinterland connectivity, a report by an employers’ lobby group states.

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State to prosecute rogue recruitment agents, force them to refund victims

The government has ordered rogue employment recruitment agents to refund money to job seekers or be taken to court.

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Innovation empowers Mombasa youth with jobs, safer communities

Creative youth programs in Mombasa curb crime and boost employment.

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Kenya-Norway pact to boost blue economy

Kenya’s efforts to exploit opportunities in the blue economy sector have received a major boost following the arrival of a Norwegian fish stocks research ship at the port of Mombasa.

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FKE urges state to reduce SHA, housing levy deductions to save businesses

FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo said that in the Coast region several firms closed down due to high operational costs, leading to the loss of about 5,000 jobs.

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Businesses petition government over new waste management levy

Several business associations argue that the levy targeting waste management from their operations will drive up consumer prices due to the high cost of compliance.

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Lamu cotton plant to boost Coast farmers, create 5,000 jobs

The processing plant is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Lamu County, which lacks industries.

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Internal auditors challenged to embrace strategic advisor role

Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya says the new global standards require that internal auditors evolve to strategic advisors instead of only ensuring compliance in the firms they work for.

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Residents demand fresh valuation, pay out over highway project

Families affected by the construction of the Mombasa-Mtwapa-Kwa Kadzengo Road want the government to review the valuation of their property and pay them for the loss of their livelihood.

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PAA defends Senate speaker over alleged role to remove KPA chairman from office

Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) has defended Senate Speaker Amason Kingi against claims that he was scheming to have Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) chairman Mr Benjamin Tayari replaced.

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New port levy to raise costs of sanitary pads, diapers, and detergents

The new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) levy has sparked debate from various stakeholders, with some insisting it will raise the cost of imported goods in the country.

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Echoes of Mtongwe ferry tragedy: Survivors' three decades quest for justice

Survivors of the biggest marine accident in Kenyan history that claimed 272 lives tell horrifying tales of struggles, abandonment and delayed compensation 31 years down the line

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Diver recalls 12 days of gruelling rescue, recovery mission after ferry disaster

Abdulhamid Haq was a leading rescuer in the Mtongwe ferry disaster, the 1996 MV Bukoba in Tanzania, and the 2019 Mariam Kighenda and her daughter Amanda Mutheu rescue.

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TVET almost doubled this year, says Education CS

The government's push to boost enrolment in TVET institutions has paid off, with numbers rising from 375,000 to 600,000.

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Mijikenda elders allege scheme to kick out KPA chairman

A section of Mijikenda elders have alleged a scheme by some Coast politicians to kick out Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) board chairman Benjamin Tayari.

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DCI insists Gachagua must not expect special treatment from police

DCI has said that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should not expect special treatment from the police on his personal security.

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Kenyan cadets get boost as shipping lines offer sea training

Major shipping lines operating at the port of Mombasa have opened up sea- training for Kenyan cadets on board their ships.

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Ships carbon levy: Mombasa shippers brace for freight hike

The carbon levy on ship emissions will likely burden consumers in Kenya and Africa, despite the continent contributing the least to greenhouse gases.

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Audit uncovers flaws in Governor Nassir's Mombasa administration.

An audit report has revealed that Mombasa County is grappling with numerous stalled projects and growing pending bills, despite annual budget allocations.

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Political evolution: Is Joho ready to break ties with Raila in 2027

The story of CS Joho political evolution from Ruto's critic to his defender mirrors that of Okonkwo in novelist Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart".

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Trouble at top maritime school escalates

It is now two weeks since students at Kenya’s premier maritime training institute - Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA)- were sent home indefinitely following unrest.

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Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports

Most containers used to import cargo through major Kenyan ports are contaminated and pose health risks to consumers, a new survey shows.

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Poisoning victims cry foul as Nema roll out clean-up plan

Nema says it would send experts within a week to assess the level of pollution. Uhuru Owino residents accuse State of delaying Sh2b compensation and cleaning.

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Coast squatter resettlement stalls despite Ruto's Sh1.5billion pledge

The President assigned Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho to lead the process.

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PS calls for empowerment of women in procurement and supply chain

Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe has empowering women in procurement is a catalyst for broader economic growth.

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Boon for over 7,000 port workers as KPA releases bonus

More than 7,000 Kenya Ports Authority workers are celebrating the return of bonus, suspended for more than five years after failing to meet annual financial targets.

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Why two groups of Kilifi squatters are in a tussle over prime seaside land

At the centre of the dispute is a 23.44-hectare (approximately 57.9-acre) piece of land near the ocean at Jumba Ruins, formerly owned by Jack Francis Paul.

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PS assures residents of Mwache dam land compensation

The compensation of landowners affected by the Sh20 billion Mwache Dam, in Kwale County, will be cleared in the next financial year, Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho has said.

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Epra banks on key Bills to streamline energy sector

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) is fast-tracking three key Bills that are expected to address the frequent power outage and safety issues in the country.

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Mombasa tea traders call for State action as Sudan closes its borders

Tea traders are still awaiting government intervention to resolve the diplomatic standoff between Kenya and Sudan, which has blocked tea exports to Khartoum.

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Cement firm embroiled in 1,400-acre land dispute

More than 3,000 residents of Denyenye in Matuga sub-county, Kwale county, are embroiled in a land tussle with Bamburi Portland Cement.

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Sh1.3b tea stuck at port after Sudan bans Kenya imports

Kenyan tea traders are counting huge losses following the ban on imports by  Sudanese authorities.

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Kwale leaders unite to end 43,000-hectare ranch dispute after three years

Speaking in Mwereni during a public engagement, Achani called on the security agencies to arrest those interfering with the subdivision.

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Governor Achani distributes 45 tonnes of seeds to farmers

Kwale county government has distributed 45 tonnes of assorted seeds to farmers across all the 20 wards for planting ahead of the rainy season.

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Lead poisoning victims protest delay of Sh2 billion cash payout

Supreme Court awarded Owino Uhuru lead poisoning victims Sh1.3 billion and another Sh700 million for environment clean up.

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