Nairobi
Alionya: Ruto’s 2027 bid will hinge on development record
Alionya points to projects in Nyanza, Western Kenya, parts of Northeastern and the Coast as a key reason some youth are reconsidering their political choices.
Mombasa port
Business
Kenya approves fuel transit deal to Rwanda via Mombasa Port
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi announced the Cabinet decision after holding bilateral talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 27, 2026, with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe.
Global Affairs
Ruto pushes Kenya-Norway Maritime deal as firms pledge 1,000 jobs for seafarers
President Ruto emphasised that the cooperation also aligns with global efforts to transition toward greener maritime transport systems
Business
KPA reports record cargo growth in 2025
According to data released on Thursday by the Authority, the Port of Mombasa handled 45.45 million metric tons of cargo between January and December 2025, representing a 10.0 percent increase compared to 40.99 million metric tons recorded in 2024.
News
New tugboats strengthen Mombasa Port marine operations
The arrival of MV Manda and MV Mrembo forms part of a wider modernisation programme aimed at upgrading port services and preparing for expanding maritime traffic across the region.The two vessels are designed to handle a range of tasks including pilotage, towing, rescue support and environmental incidents within the harbour. KPA said the deployment of the tugboats represents a clear investment in strengthening the country’s marine assets and supporting growing trade routes through Mombasa.
Business
Mombasa Port faces surge as holiday cargo traffic builds
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is facing heightened scrutiny to ensure smooth cargo handling amid a surge in vessel traffic expected over the next few weeks.
Business
Mombasa port slips in global ranking amid rising congestion
During a recent function in Mombasa, President William Ruto acknowledged that port infrastructure must be improved to keep up with growing cargo volumes.