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EA millers seek options as Baltic states plan blockade of Russian wheat
Wheat supplies to East Africa could be disrupted after the northeastern European nations Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania kicked off a petition to the European Union to block transit of Russian grain through the Baltic Sea. If this push succeeds Kenyan and Tanzanian millers, who are already grappling with documentation delays and uncertain shipping routes, will register further shortages.
Mombasa flooding put El Niño preparedness to the test
The level of El Niño preparedness in Mombasa is under scrutiny after overnight rains left parts of the city heavily flooded on Saturday, raising fears that more intense downpours could cause further damage. Sections of the main road towards Shanzu and the Bamburi-Kiembeni junction were submerged, making movement difficult for motorists and pedestrians. Some drivers struggled to navigate the flooded sections, while residents faced challenges accessing their homes, businesses and essential services.
Mombasa flooding put El Niño preparedness to the test
The level of El Niño preparedness in Mombasa is under scrutiny after overnight rains left parts of the city heavily flooded on Saturday, raising fears that more intense downpours could cause further damage. Sections of the main road towards Shanzu and the Bamburi-Kiembeni junction were submerged, making movement difficult for motorists and pedestrians. Some drivers struggled to navigate the flooded sections, while residents faced challenges accessing their homes, businesses and essential services.
Kalonzo awataka wabunge wa chama chake kuhepa Sifuna
Jamvi La Siasa Kalonzo awataka wabunge wa chama chake kuhepa Sifuna Na ANTHONY KITIMO October 11th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 KIONGOZI wa Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka amewataka viongozi wa chama hicho waliokuwa wakizunguka na Seneta wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna kuvumisha vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi kurejea katika shughuli za Wiper, huku mvutano ndani ya upinzani ukizidi kushika kasi kuelekea uchaguzi wa 2027.
Kalonzo awataka wabunge wa chama chake kuhepa Sifuna
Jamvi La Siasa Kalonzo awataka wabunge wa chama chake kuhepa Sifuna KIONGOZI wa Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka amewataka viongozi wa chama hicho waliokuwa wakizunguka na Seneta wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna kuvumisha vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi kurejea katika shughuli za Wiper, huku mvutano ndani ya upinzani ukizidi kushika kasi kuelekea uchaguzi wa 2027.
Opposition cracks emerge as Kalonzo recalls Wiper members campaigning with Sifuna Original
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has moved to tighten his party’s political structures and assert his claim to the Coast opposition vote by recalling party members who had been accompanying Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in popularising the Linda Mwananchi movement.
East Africa disease watch queried as Kenya deals with Ebola scare
East African governments are facing a delicate balancing act, strengthening Ebola surveillance while keeping one of the region’s busiest trade corridors open for goods and services. The challenge has intensified after Kenya confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease on October 6, involving a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
East Africa disease watch queried as Kenya deals with Ebola scare
Prime Thousands of trucks routinely cross several countries carrying food, fuel, medicines, agricultural products and industrial inputs. File | Nation Media Group East African governments are facing a delicate balancing act, strengthening Ebola surveillance while keeping one of the region’s busiest trade corridors open for goods and services.
East Africa disease watch queried as Kenya deals with Ebola scare
East African governments are facing a delicate balancing act, strengthening Ebola surveillance while keeping one of the region’s busiest trade corridors open for goods and services. The challenge has intensified after Kenya confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease on October 6, involving a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
South Sudan breaks ground for Naivasha dry port
South Sudan has broken ground on an inland container depot in Naivasha, signalling its intention to use the long-awaited logistics facility days after President Salva Kiir asked President William Ruto to address high cargo handling fees. The development makes South Sudan the first of five regional countries allocated land in Naivasha to begin developing a facility, potentially breathing life into the underused depot.
South Sudan breaks ground for Naivasha dry port
South Sudan has broken ground on an inland container depot in Naivasha, signalling its intention to use the long-awaited logistics facility days after President Salva Kiir asked President William Ruto to address high cargo handling fees. The development makes South Sudan the first of five regional countries allocated land in Naivasha to begin developing a facility, potentially breathing life into the underused depot.
New inspection requirements to increase cost of tyres in Kenya
Kenyan tyre importers are bracing for higher costs after the rollout of destination inspection charges by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs), with industry players warning that consumer prices could rise by up to 15 percent. The new requirements, being implemented in phases and expected to be fully operational this month, subject imported tyres to conformity assessment and certification at Kenyan ports of entry. The measures cover rubber tyres used by passenger vehicles, trucks and bicycles.
New inspection requirements to increase cost of tyres in Kenya
Kenyan tyre importers are bracing for higher costs after the rollout of destination inspection charges. Pool Kenyan tyre importers are bracing for higher costs after the rollout of destination inspection charges by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs), with industry players warning that consumer prices could rise by up to 15 percent.
Kenyan appeal court suspends new shipping rules
International shipping lines operating through Kenyan ports have secured a temporary reprieve ahead of the November licence renewals after the Court of Appeal halted enforcement of controversial maritime transport regulations. The order on October 2 suspended provisions that industry players warned would raise the cost of doing business, deter foreign investment and drive cargo to rival ports.
Kenyan appeal court suspends new shipping rules
International shipping lines operating through Kenyan ports have secured a temporary reprieve ahead of the November licence renewals after the Court of Appeal halted enforcement of controversial maritime transport regulations. The order on October 2 suspended provisions that industry players warned would raise the cost of doing business, deter foreign investment and drive cargo to rival ports.
Kenya electricity demand up, fuels more power imports
Electricity demand in Kenya has reached a new high, with peak demand hitting 2,514.28MW by June 29, 2026, an 8.55 percent increase from last year – the highest in five years – a new report shows. The 2025/2026 Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) says this is the first time the country’s peak demand has exceeded 2,500MW. Electricity generation increased by 8.44 percent as the country expanded its capacity to meet the ever growing demand.
Region in efforts to clean up trade routes as cargo volumes increase
East Africa is stepping up efforts to clean up its busiest trade route as rising cargo volumes and thousands of diesel-powered trucks put increasing pressure on the environment, transport costs and road infrastructure. About 75,000 tonnes of cargo move on the Northern Corridor every day on 2,000 to 3,000 trucks, according to the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA), making road freight a significant and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
Ruto wraps up eight-day Coast tour with title deeds, warning to absentee landlords Original
President William Ruto on Saturday ended his eight-day development tour of the Coast with renewed promises to address the region’s longstanding squatter problem, but the low number of title deeds issued in Mombasa has raised questions over the pace of land adjudication in the county. Mombasa received only 4,360 title deeds, far below allocations in other coastal counties during the President’s tour. Kwale received 94,175 title deeds, while Kilifi was allocated 36,826 and Taita-Taveta 31,318.
Inside Dangote’s industrial empire in East, Horn of Africa Original
Prime Dangote Group President and Chief Executive Officer Aliko Dangote. Reuters Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is expanding his industrial footprint across East Africa, building a network of investments in energy, fertiliser, cement and infrastructure that could increasingly link the region’s ports to manufacturing and inland markets.
Museveni: I support Lamu refinery, but I won’t invest there Original
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says he supports the Dangote East Africa Refinery, but his country will not be taking any stake in it as it seeks to establish its own facility in the oil-rich Albertine Graben. Museveni was among four African heads of state and government who joined President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in Lamu on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of the $16 billion.
Ruto, Dangote and four Presidents: Lamu refinery puts East Africa’s oil plans to test Original
Four heads of state and government joined President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in Lamu for the groundbreaking of the Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Special Economic Zone yesterday, giving the project continental visibility but also exposing differences over ownership and investment.
Grand oil refinery dream set in motion with project launch
Kenya has officially launched the construction of the much-awaited Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals SEZ in Lamu County. President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote led the groundbreaking ceremony for the refinery project on Wednesday. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President Romuald Wadagni of Benin and Togo’s President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové were present.
How Kenya won back Rwanda’s oil cargo imports
Kenya has mounted its strongest bid yet to reclaim Rwanda’s petroleum transit business from Tanzania, with Kigali returning to the Port of Mombasa after more than a decade of largely favouring the Central Corridor through Dar es Salaam. The return was marked by the arrival of a 40,000-tonne maiden cargo in Mombasa on Tuesday, signalling a significant shift in the movement of refined petroleum products to the landlocked Great Lakes economy.
How Kenya won back Rwanda’s oil cargo imports
Prime Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi and Rwanda’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Armand Zingiro, at Mombasa port on September 29, 2026. Anthony Kitimo | Nation Media Group Kenya has mounted its strongest bid yet to reclaim Rwanda’s petroleum transit business from Tanzania, with Kigali returning to the Port of Mombasa after more than a decade of largely favouring the Central Corridor through Dar es Salaam.
Dangote’s $50bn investment plan for Africa
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to invest up to $50 billion across Africa by 2030, signalling an expansion of his group’s industrial footprint in mining, manufacturing, ports, and energy as he called for greater African ownership of the continent’s resources.
Dangote’s $50bn investment plan for Africa
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to invest up to $50 billion across Africa by 2030, signalling an expansion of his group’s industrial footprint in mining, manufacturing, ports, and energy as he called for greater African ownership of the continent’s resources.
Viongozi wanne wa nchi za Afrika wahudhuria uzinduzi wa kiwanda cha mafuta Lamu
Uncategorized Viongozi wanne wa nchi za Afrika wahudhuria uzinduzi wa kiwanda cha mafuta Lamu Na ANTHONY KITIMO, BENSON MATHEKA September 30th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 VIONGOZI wanne wa Afrika wameungana na Rais William Ruto na mfanyabiashara Aliko Dangote katika hafla ya uwekaji wa jiwe la msingi ujenzi wa kiwanda cha kusafisha mafuta cha Dangote cha Sh2 trilioni Lamu.
Tanga, Lamu and Hoima emerge as rival energy hubs Original
East Africa is entering a new phase of geopolitical and commercial competition as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda seek greater control over petroleum refining, storage, transportation and distribution, potentially reshaping the region’s energy map. At the centre of the contest are Tanzania’s Port of Tanga and Kenya’s Lamu Port, while Uganda’s oil reserves and planned Hoima refinery could determine how crude and petroleum products move across the region.
Dangote refinery: Lamu gets opportunity to challenge Mombasa port dominance
The proposed Sh2 trillion East African Refinery backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has brought into sharp focus the impact it could have on the Lamu Port. The planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery and associated 1,000MW power plant would be one of the largest private-sector investments in the region and could position Lamu as an important petroleum processing and energy hub.
Rwanda G-to-G cargo lifts Mombasa’s fuel profile Original
Rwanda’s maiden bulk fuel cargo under a government-to-government supply arrangement with the Sultanate of Oman will arrive at the Mombasa port on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for Kenya’s efforts to rebuild Mombasa’s profile as a regional petroleum hub. An oil tanker, MT Sea Wolf, will discharge Rwanda’s maiden G-to-G cargo at the Kipevu Oil Terminal 2, signalling the operational start of a new supply route for the landlocked country.
Dangote refinery: Lamu gets opportunity to challenge Mombasa port dominance
The proposed Sh2 trillion East African Refinery backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has brought into sharp focus the impact it could have on the Lamu Port. The planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery and associated 1,000MW power plant would be one of the largest private-sector investments in the region and could position Lamu as an important petroleum processing and energy hub.
Lamu locals sue over displacement ahead of refinery launch
More than 100 residents of Chandavai in Lamu have accused the government of displacing them from their ancestral land to pave the way for major infrastructure projects, including the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery. The 133 residents of Mvinjeni claim that expansion of the projects has resulted in the destruction of their homes, crops, trees and other property, leaving them without a resettlement plan and turning them into internally displaced persons.
Lamu locals sue over displacement ahead of refinery launch
More than 100 residents of Chandavai in Lamu have accused the government of displacing them from their ancestral land to pave the way for major infrastructure projects, including the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery. The 133 residents of Mvinjeni claim that expansion of the projects has resulted in the destruction of their homes, crops, trees and other property, leaving them without a resettlement plan and turning them into internally displaced persons.
Ruto asema upinzani ‘unampigia debe’ kwa kukosoa miradi yake ya maendeleo
Habari Ruto asema upinzani ‘unampigia debe’ kwa kukosoa miradi yake ya maendeleo Na ANTHONY KITIMO September 27th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 RAIS William Ruto amewajibu viongozi wa upinzani wanaokosoa rekodi yake ya maendeleo akisema kwa kufanya hivyo wanasaidia kuitangaza miradi yake kwa wananchi bila malipo.
How Kenya county levies raise cost of moving goods on trade corridors
Kenya’s devolved governments are emerging as a major obstacle to the movement of goods on key trade corridors, with traders and transporters complaining that multiple local levies are raising costs, increasing truck turnaround times and undermining the country’s competitiveness. The concerns are particularly acute on the Northern Corridor.
‘Keep criticising me’: Ruto says opposition giving his projects free publicity Original
President William Ruto has hit back at the opposition over criticism of his development record, saying his political rivals are inadvertently giving his projects free publicity as they campaign against his administration. Speaking in Wundanyi, Taita-Taveta County, on Saturday, Dr Ruto said he would continue implementing roads and other development projects across the country despite criticism that some infrastructure was being concentrated in areas associated with him.
Shughuli zakwama Mombasa mihadarati ya thamani ya Sh8.2 bilioni ikiteketezwa
Habari Shughuli zakwama Mombasa mihadarati ya thamani ya Sh8.2 bilioni ikiteketezwa Na ANTHONY KITIMO September 25th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 SHUGHULI za kawaida zilisitishwa kwa muda Mombasa Alhamisi asubuhi wakati msafara wenye ulinzi mkali ulipokuwa ukielekea katika kiwanda cha simiti cha Bamburi kutoka kambi ya jeshi la wanamaji iliyo Mtongwe.
Mombasa turned into security zone as Sh8.2bn meth haul is destroyed Original
More than a tonne of methamphetamine valued at Sh8.2 billion was moved under heavy security through Mombasa, Thursday September 24, before being fed into a kiln and reduced to ash. The operation turned the coastal city into a security zone as a heavily guarded convoy carrying the drugs travelled 21 kilometres from the Kenya Navy base in Mtongwe to Bamburi Cement Company, where the narcotics were destroyed.
Scramble on for $62bn rare earths, niobium in Kenya’s Mrima Hill
Washington’s renewed interest in Kenya’s rare earths and niobium deposits is putting Mrima Hill in Kwale County at the centre of a global contest for critical minerals, even as questions over mining rights, local processing, conservation and community benefits remain unresolved.
Scramble on for $62bn rare earths, niobium in Kenya’s Mrima Hill
Washington’s renewed interest in Kenya’s rare earths and niobium deposits is putting Mrima Hill in Kwale County at the centre of a global contest for critical minerals, even as questions over mining rights, local processing, conservation and community benefits remain unresolved.
Dar port maintains lead against peers in efficiency
Tanzania’s main port, Dar es Salaam, continued to top its East African peers in the World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), highlighting a shifting competitive landscape along the East African coast as shipping disruptions and infrastructure constraints reshape regional cargo flows. Tanzania’s main port rose to position 255 globally, from 360 in the previous ranking, while Mombasa dropped to 396th, from 375.
Dar port maintains lead against peers in efficiency
Prime Tanzania’s main port, Dar es Salaam, continued to top its East African peers in the World Bank Container Port Performance Index. Pool Tanzania’s main port, Dar es Salaam, continued to top its East African peers in the World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), highlighting a shifting competitive landscape along the East African coast as shipping disruptions and infrastructure constraints reshape regional cargo flows.
Cereal disruption: Why wheat imports from Russia, Ukraine just got more costly
East African grain importers are facing delays in securing phytosanitary certificates for Russian wheat as geopolitical disruptions force exporters to reroute cargo through the Baltic Sea. This has created new documentation and inspection hurdles for shipments bound for markets such as Kenya. The disruption comes as Russia shifts part of its grain export logistics towards Baltic ports following attacks and interruptions affecting traditional Black Sea and Sea of Azov routes.
Indian firm wins $450m contract in Dangote Lamu refinery ahead of launch
India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited (EIL) has secured a contract worth more than $450 million from Nigeria’s Dangote Group to provide project management and engineering services for a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Kenya. The deal comes barely a week before the planned groundbreaking ceremony for the multibillion-dollar project in Lamu, marking a major step in Dangote’s expansion into East Africa’s energy sector.
Indian firm wins $450m contract in Dangote Lamu refinery ahead of launch
India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited (EIL) has secured a contract worth more than $450 million from Nigeria’s Dangote Group to provide project management and engineering services for a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Kenya. The deal comes barely a week before the planned groundbreaking ceremony for the multibillion-dollar project in Lamu, marking a major step in Dangote’s expansion into East Africa’s energy sector.
Nyota Ndogo now wants to be a big business star
Prime Taarab-influenced Pop Music artist Mwanaisha Abdalla aka Nyota Ndogo at her hotel in Voi, Taita Taveta County on September 15, 2026. Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group Nyota Ndogo is a familiar figure on some of East Africa’s biggest stages, from music concerts to state functions and regional festivals, where her soulful coastal tunes have earned her loyal following. But the veteran Kenyan singer has moved to another stage where she is equally at home: the kitchen.
The scourge of abandoned seafarers
East African seafarers are facing a growing welfare challenge as ship abandonment cases rise globally, exposing gaps in enforcement, cross-border protection and maritime representation at a time when the region’s shipping sector is navigating geopolitical disruptions. The cases range from crews stranded on fishing vessels in Kenyan and Tanzanian waters to ships linked to the region being abandoned thousands of kilometres away from home.
The enemy in your phone: How extremists target youth online Original
The next extremist recruitment encounter targeting a young Kenyan could begin on a digital platform, where young people spend much of their time, as extremist groups increasingly use online spaces to spread propaganda, build relationships and recruit potential followers.
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Kenya opens cargo tracking to private players
Kenya is opening its electronic cargo tracking market to private operators, ending the Kenya Revenue Authority’s exclusive control over tracking seals used to monitor goods moving under customs control to markets across East and Central Africa. KRA has approved 15 private vendors to supply electronic tracking seals under a new multivendor system that will allow importers, exporters, transporters, clearing and forwarding agents, and bonded warehouse operators to choose their preferred provider.
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