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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga
Macadamia farmers are enjoying a remarkable turnaround, with farm-gate prices soaring past Sh100 per kilo, a dramatic rise from the Sh20 it traded last year. This windfall comes as the government reintroduces the harvest scheduling system this harvest season, ending the open-window period introduced in 2023 to cushion the sector during the global market downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga
Proposed new levies and tariffs by state agencies operating at the Port of Mombasa, in government's ambitious plan arise revenue to finance its budget, have sparked outrage with traders warning they will yield dire economic consequences. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) plans to introduce inspection charges, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) seeks raises its tariffs, and Mombasa County Government imposes parking fees for trucks.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga
Key private sector players have jointly submitted a memorandum seeking the suspension of the mandatory requirement for local marine cargo insurance until critical concerns are addressed. The requirement, which took effect on February 14, 2025, has sparked opposition from the private sector, which argues that its implementation should be postponed until stakeholders’ concerns are comprehensively addressed.
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2 months ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga
The government’s renewed push to enforce mandatory local Marine Cargo Insurance (MCI) for imports has sparked controversy among industry stakeholders, who argue that poor coordination among regulatory agencies may lead to another failed implementation like it happened in 2017.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga
The life of Captain Abdille Ali is a tale of resilience in the face of hardships and uncertainty. It is a journey that began in 1965 in the barren plains of Wajir County, amidst the arid expanse of Tarbaj village. Born into modest beginnings, Ali now commands Kenya’s maritime destiny. At his tender age, early mornings when the sun rose like a molten coin, Ali would follow the camels to graze.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga |Patrick Beja
To some, Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Joho is an unprincipled man who changes like a chameleon to blend and survive with the prevailing political environment. His ardent supporters, however, believe Joho is a man who is unafraid to make tough decisions and stands even if it offends the status quo.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga |Patrick Beja
To some, Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Joho is an unprincipled man who changes like a chameleon to blend and survive with the prevailing political environment. His ardent supporters, however, believe Joho is a man who is unafraid to make tough decisions and stands even if it offends the status quo.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga
For years, shipping lines have pressed shippers and clearing agents hard with stiff charges in form of deposits paid for containers that they have to keep for a limited number of days. The deposits have been described as one of the biggest non-tariff barriers to regional trade. For example, a clearing agent must pay $4,000 (Sh516 000) for a single container; when one has 20 containers, this translates to over $ 100,000 (Sh13 million).
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga |Willis Oketch
The impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Parliament saw lawmakers turn to the bible as proponents and opponents interpreted the scriptures to suit their arguments. On Monday, clerics and scholars interviewed said politicians and lawyers should be careful in cherry-picking biblical verses for expediency without giving them proper context.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Benard Sanga |Patrick Beja
Despite the heated political climate surrounding the Deputy President’s post, President William Ruto steered clear of the topic during yesterday’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale. However, in his first public address since the Senate impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for, among other things, making divisive remarks, Ruto spoke strongly against tribalism. Without directly naming the embattled DP, he issued a warning to those engaging in ethnic politics.
