Patrick Beja

Kenya

Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Most containers used to import cargo through major Kenyan ports are contaminated and pose health risks to consumers, a new survey shows. The study done by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) between 2019 and 2022 at the Port of Mombasa and five border points was meant to determine the level of phytosanitary risks posed by the sea container pathway in Kenya.
Trouble at Bandari Maritime Academy escalates

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

It is now two weeks since students at Kenya’s premier maritime training institute - Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA)- were sent home indefinitely following unrest. Maritime state agencies tried to stamp out students’ protests at the maritime training institution in Mombasa, promising to also push for the issuance of Seafarers Identity Document (SID). However, the students will wait to be called back later after paralysing learning for a week.
PS calls for empowerment of women in procurement and supply chain

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

×The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in mediaplatforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leadingmulti-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national andinternational interest. Standard Group Plc HQ Office,The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road. P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Epra banks on key Bills to streamline energy sector

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

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. Epra Director of Electricity and Renewable Energy Joseph Oketch said the Bills would streamline the electricity sector and enhance efficiency, reliability and safety.
Epra banks on key Bills to streamline energy sector

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

×The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in mediaplatforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leadingmulti-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national andinternational interest. Standard Group Plc HQ Office,The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road. P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Mombasa tea traders call for State action as Sudan closes its borders

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Tea traders are still awaiting government intervention to resolve the diplomatic standoff between Kenya and Sudan, which has blocked tea exports to Khartoum. Traders said yesterday that no sales have been made to the North African country since it imposed the ban on Kenyan tea imports last Friday. Peter Kimanga, Chairman of the Tea Buyers Association, stated on Monday that their hopes now rest on Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, whom they met on Friday for intervention.
Cement firm embroiled in 1,400-acre land dispute

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

More than 3,000 residents of Denyenye in Matuga sub-county, Kwale county, are embroiled in a land tussle with Bamburi Portland Cement. The residents have presented a petition to the National Land Commission (NLC) seeking to reclaim 1,400 acres of prime land in the Waa/Ng’ombeni area touching the Indian Ocean.
Sh1.3b tea stuck at port after Sudan bans Kenya imports

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Kenyan tea traders are counting huge losses following the ban on imports by Sudanese authorities. The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) described the ban as critical as Sudan is ranked among the top five markets for the Mombasa-based tea auction. The tea traders said the ban came during the holy month of Ramadhan when consumption of tea was at its highest in Sudan.
Kwale leaders unite to end 43,000-hectare ranch dispute after three years

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Wrangles have derailed the subdivision of a 43,466-hectare land in Lunga Lunga, Kwale, for more than three years. Local leaders, however, want the exercise to proceed to allow the issuance of title deeds to Mwereni Group members. A few months ago, the subdivision was halted following chaos among some residents.
Governor Achani distributes 45 tonnes of seeds to farmers

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Kwale county government has distributed 45 tonnes of assorted seeds to farmers across all the 20 wards for planting. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Governor Fatuma Achani said that all farmers across the county will receive the seeds ahead of the rainy season. Achani encouraged farmers to take advantage of the initiative to improve production, especially with the anticipated rains.