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1 day ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Some of the tools abandoned by Sinohydro Mwache Dam workers at Mwache in Kwale County. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]The government has acquired more land for planting trees around the Sh20 billion Mwache multipurpose dam to mitigate against siltation. Ministry of Water project engineer Simon Kibachio said the government has acquired a 30-metre wide land around the dam for planting trees to protect the project against siltation.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
A cargo Ship wait for offloading at Mombasa Port. April 17, 2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]Experts are burning the midnight oil to ensure the country gets justice in the new maritime environmental policies ahead of 2028. The guidelines on greenhouse gas emissions from ships are expected to come into force in three years.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
The newly acquired ship-to-shore gantry cranes being offloaded at the Port of Lamu.[Kelvin Karani, Standard]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. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a WeekSubscribe Today & Save!Get StartedUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly Newsletters
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Black soldier fly larvae displayed in picture. May 23, 2023. [File Courtesy, Standard] An innovation of raising Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) for fish feed has created jobs, protected the environment, and deterred youth from joining criminal gangs in Mombasa. The group in Kwa Ng'ombe, Mikindani, produces packaging products from paper, creates dustbins from waste paper, and organises sports to fully engage the youth.
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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Federation of Kenya Employers Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo addresses the Press in Nairobi, on January 24, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has decried the high tax burden that has affected businesses and forced companies to lay off thousands of workers. 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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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Federation of Kenya Employers Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo addresses the Press in Nairobi, on January 24, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has decried the high tax burden that has affected businesses and forced companies to lay off thousands of workers. 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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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Elizabeth Luvuno on a boat that landed with dagaa at Kibuyunu village in Kwale County. [Levis Musumba/Standard]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. The scientific vessel christened Dr Friddtjof Nansen is operated by the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and is equipped with seven state-of-the-art laboratories onboard.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
The proposed EPR levy will affect products packaged in nylon, including diapers, detergents, fabric softeners and sanitary towels [FIle. Standard]Several business associations have petitioned the government over a new levy targeting waste management from their operations. The groups argue that the levy, introduced under the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, 2024, will drive up consumer prices due to the high cost of compliance.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Institute of Internal Auditors Chairperson Lilian Wangeci presents an award of special recognition to Sammy Kimunguyi on Internal Auditor General Treasury during the 2nd Internal Audit and Risk Awards gala dinner at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, on April 12, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard]Internal auditors have been challenged to take up strategic advisor role in the respective organisations that they serve.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja
Institute of Internal Auditors Chairperson Lilian Wangeci presents an award of special recognition to Sammy Kimunguyi on Internal Auditor General Treasury during the 2nd Internal Audit and Risk Awards gala dinner at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, on April 12, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard]Internal auditors have been challenged to take up strategic advisor role in the respective organisations that they serve.
