Topic: Mombasa
Govt loses Sh144 million in a month as SGR passenger numbers take a plunge
Jan 20, 2025 at 02:25 PM
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), once hailed as a game-changer in Kenya’s transport sector has hit a rough patch, with passenger numbers plummeting between August and September ...
Drive unveiled to link Jua Kali artisans with the Affordable Housing Program
Jan 17, 2025 at 06:04 PM
Kenya’s Jua Kali artisans are being handed the keys to unlock new opportunities in the government’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), thanks to the launch of 'Chanuka, Jipange ...
Ditching China? Kenya now explores UAE option for SGR line extension to Uganda
Jan 16, 2025 at 09:12 AM
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to secure financing for the completion of the regional railway project that wi...
Mombasa port solidifies regional trade hub status with record cargo volumes
Jan 10, 2025 at 05:06 PM
The Port of Mombasa recorded a milestone in 2024, handling 41.1 million tonnes of cargo, a 14.2 per cent increase from the 35.98 million tonnes managed in 2023....
Convention pushes for a greater role by engineers in Kenya's economic growth
Oct 30, 2024 at 08:43 PM
Mombasa transformed into a vibrant hub of innovation as the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) launched its 31st International Convention at the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resor...
KRA dismisses claims of Sh64 billion tax loss as palm oil import probe deepens
Oct 23, 2024 at 03:44 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has categorically dismissed allegations of losing Sh64 billion in tax revenue due to palm oil shipment misdeclaration at the Port of Mombasa....
Absa Bank connects SMEs with available opportunities to scale in Coast Region
Sep 25, 2024 at 06:19 PM
Entrepreneurs and other stakeholders on Wednesday got an opportunity to explore varied business prospects available for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Coast region courtesy...
Kenyans enjoy faster cargo clearance as KRA cuts processing time by two days
Sep 11, 2024 at 08:08 PM
Kenyans importing goods are now enjoying significantly faster cargo clearance times, thanks to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) which has significantly improved the efficiency of ...
Kenyans urged to claim over 400,000 uncollected national ID cards
Aug 28, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Kenyans across the country are being urged to collect their outstanding National Identity cards, as over 400,000 cards remain unclaimed at various registration offices and Huduma C...
Business optimism as Eldoret elevated to Kenya's fifth city in elaborate ceremony
Aug 15, 2024 at 09:14 PM
Eldoret has officially been elevated to city status, a significant milestone for the town as it joins the ranks of Kenya’s major urban centres....
Public outrage as KeNHA mulls tolling Southern bypass, Thika Road and others
Aug 13, 2024 at 03:50 PM
A proposed move by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to introduce toll fees on several major highways has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with Kenyans expressing deep...
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Firm linked to Joho family sues KPA over Mombasa Port land dispute
Jul 26, 2024 at 06:00 PM
A legal tussle has erupted between Portside Freight Terminals Ltd, a company linked to the influential Joho family, and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) over a prime piece of land w...
Train ride to Mombasa will cost you Sh12K on new Kenya Railways premium coaches
Jul 22, 2024 at 07:50 PM
A new chapter in Kenyan rail travel is set to unfold as Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) introduces 20 opulent passenger coaches to its Madaraka Express service....
Kenya Ports Authority official arrested over Sh6.4 million 'insider' tender scandal
Jul 19, 2024 at 04:53 PM
A Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) employee, Janet Mwendwa, was on Friday apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over allegations of conflict of interest and pr...
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New Kipevu Oil Terminal facilitates Uganda's maiden fuel import via Mombasa Port
Jul 04, 2024 at 08:49 PM
The Port of Mombasa’s new Kipevu Oil Terminal has marked a significant achievement with the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported fuel from Uganda....
How businesses in Nairobi CBD, other towns were paralyzed for yet another day
Jun 28, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Discontent over Kenya's Finance Bill 2024 that morphed into anti-government/William Ruto campaigns boiled over into widespread protests on Thursday, crippling business activity in ...
Passenger numbers on SGR trains plummet amid rising fares, report reveals
Jun 10, 2024 at 07:25 PM
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has reported a significant drop in passenger numbers on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) following a fare hike implemented in January 2024....
Nairobi soars in Global Startup rankings, despite local funding challenges
Jun 07, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Nairobi has cemented its position as a rising star in the African startup scene, advancing 24 positions to achieve the 113th spot globally, a notable...
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Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani proposes steep hike in 'muguka' entry fees
Jun 03, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has declared a significant rise in the entry fee for lorries transporting Muguka into the county, increasing the charge from Sh10,000 to Sh300,000....
Muguka ban by Mombasa and Kilifi county bosses is null and void - Ruto
May 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
In a decisive statement, President William Ruto declared the recent ban on muguka in Kilifi and Mombasa counties invalid, citing national legislation that recognises the crop....
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