Patrick Beja

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a tour of the Associated Vehicle Assemblers in Miritini, Mombasa County on December 15, 2020. [File, Standard]The local automotive assembly sector is headed for a boom following continued government incentives, a thriving construction sector and a raft of other favourable factors. Industry players say that the 10 per cent Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) lending rates, a strong shilling, growing agribusiness, and inter-Africa trade could aid the sector’s growth.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja |Philip Mwakio

A South Korean delegation led by Prof. Jinsoo Park from the Korea Institute of Maritime & Fisheries Technology visited the Mount Kenya University (MKU) Maritime Academy in Malindi, Kilifi County, on Jun 12, 2025. [Robert Menza, Standard] Kenya and South Korea have launched fresh efforts to upgrade the training of seafarers in various institutions in the country.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja |Philip Mwakio

A South Korean delegation led by Prof. Jinsoo Park from the Korea Institute of Maritime & Fisheries Technology visited the Mount Kenya University (MKU) Maritime Academy in Malindi, Kilifi County, on Jun 12, 2025. [Robert Menza, Standard] Kenya and South Korea have launched fresh efforts to upgrade the training of seafarers in various institutions in the country.

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

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani at Bunge Towers, Parliament. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The doctors’ union has announced that its members in Kwale County will go on strike on June 29, over a raft of grievances. Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) said the devolved unit has failed to address their concerns. “Salaries and allowances for our members continue to be delayed and remain incomplete,” said a notice issued on June 9 this year.

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

Youths protest the killing Albert Ojwang at Parliament road. They demanded DIG Eliud Lagat arrested and charged with murder. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Mombasa Pastors Fellowship (MPF) has called for the immediate resignation and dismissal of all the culprits linked to the murder of a social media influencer, Albert Ojwang. The Evangelical and Pentecostal churches also called for a speedy, independent and transparent investigation into the killing of Ojwang for the police officers involved.