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Magarini Sh65 million CDF controversy now takes a new twist

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THE controversy over Sh65 million from the CDF kitty which sparked off protests in Magarini last month has taken a new dimension after the main organisers of the demonstrations withdrew their complaints claiming that their issues have been addressed. Magarini Constituency Residents Forum officials yesterday told journalists that the CDF committee has agreed to ‘cooperate’ and keep them updated all the time on implementation of...

Free eye clinic set for Malindi

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CAR and General have organised a free eye clinic at the Coast.  The first will be held on Saturday at the Malindi District Hospital. The day-long exercise will be run in conjunction with the Lions Club of Mombasa and will start at 9am. This medical camp will cost the firm Sh250,000 and will be presided over by company’s managing director Vijay Gidoomal and Lion Mohammed Hamid, the President of Lions Club Mombasa and Mahindra C ...

KPA reaping after port expansion

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A dredger dredges along the Likoni channel in Mombasa. KPA have already begun to reap the benefits, by accommodating the biggest ships in this April 1,2012

THE Kenya Ports Authority has started reaping from the recent expansion of its channel, with major shipping lines rerouting mega carriers directly to the port to reduce on freight costs. In a press statement, KPA corporate affairs department said the recent expansion trend is gradually being embraced at the port as proven by the successful handling of some large carriers recently. The KPA corporate affairs manager, Benard Osero ...

Fish farmers in Taita want market

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FISH farmers in Taita district who benefited from the government's stimulus programme which involved construction and stocking of fish ponds and dams have called on the government to find them a sustainable fish market. The farmers lament that most fish go bad after harvesting for lack of a vibrant market. The farmers complained that despite the government initiating the project in the region, they are now overwhelmed by the harvest. ...

Raila, Mudavadi to hold separate Mombasa rallies

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RIVALS: PM Raila Odinga with DPM Musalia Mudavadi during a performance contract event on March 26. Photo/Charles kimani

PRIME Minister Raila Odinga and Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi appear to be headed for another collision course when the two hold separate rallies in Mombasa this weekend. Supporters of the two erstwhile rivals are likely to clash as ODM and UDF line up different activities in Mombasa on the same day. The PM will address a rally in Likoni area whereas the DPM will hold a UDF rally at the famous Tononoka grounds, less that 10 kilometres...
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