Author: Farhiya Hussein

Kilifi approves policy to offer succession legal services through county lawyers Dec 16, 2025

County officials say implementation details, including how residents will apply for succession support, will be communicated once the policy takes eff...

Chinese national linked to Dar es Salaam killing charged with illegal firearm possession in Kenya Dec 15, 2025

A Chinese fugitive wanted over a 2022 Dar es Salaam killing has been charged in a Mombasa court with unlawful firearm possession and assault, after hi...

Chinese murder fugitive arrested in Mombasa after assault incident Dec 15, 2025

The suspect, identified as Zheng Lingyao, 42, was arrested by officers from Shelly Beach Police Station after an alleged assault incident involving hi...

Coast authorities impose 6:00 pm beach curfew to curb drownings and crime during festive season Dec 15, 2025

The restriction, enforced through a joint approach involving county administrations, security agencies and beach management units, bars public access...

Nyali religious leaders launch Islamic Musabaqah to reinforce youth morals in Mombasa Dec 14, 2025

The event brought together around 200 imams, ustadhs, and Islamic educators from 55 mosques and 58 madrasas across the constituency to discuss ways of...

Kiunga celebrates 30 years of peaceful coexistence between locals and Somali refugees Dec 14, 2025

While residents acknowledged ongoing pressures such as climate change and limited services, they said fairness and dialogue remain central to maintain...

Landmark report reveals widespread abuse, killings of older persons in Kilifi Dec 14, 2025

Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, dignity and safety, many elderly people continue to face isolation, poverty, and deliberate acts of vio...

Tana River Governor calls for dialogue to end 12-year bursary stalemate Dec 14, 2025

Godhana said the dispute over bursary legislation had dragged on for more than a decade, despite repeated attempts to resolve it.

Mombasa cracks down on speeding ahead of festive season as road deaths soar Dec 11, 2025

Mombasa County has launched a month-long speeding crackdown on high-risk roads after new data showed rising speeds and persistent fatal crashes, with...

Kilifi governor urges owners of long-closed hotels to sell them as county pushes for tourism revival Dec 11, 2025

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro is urging owners of long-closed hotels to sell to new investors, saying idle properties are slowing tourism growth, jo...

Shakahola trial: Former co-preacher reveals Mackenzie urged followers to shun society, await "direct ascent to heaven" Dec 11, 2025

Mackenzie declared that a supernatural rapture would take place in June 2023 and insisted that followers must detach from education, employment, medic...

Mjambere residents demand streetlights as insecurity rises in Kisauni Dec 11, 2025

Residents of Mjambere Ward in Kisauni, Mombasa, have petitioned the county government to urgently repair streetlights after a fatal gang attack, warni...

County issues new festive season rules for public events in Mombasa Dec 10, 2025

The notice applies to concerts, religious gatherings, sports tournaments, beach parties, corporate activations, roadshows, exhibitions, and New Year c...

Third Kilifi health forum opens with urgent calls for financing, digital solutions Dec 10, 2025

Governor Mung’aro said the county is increasingly relying on research-backed planning to inform its decisions on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), mate...

KEBS urges institutions to integrate systems, modernise auditing Dec 09, 2025

Ngari, speaking to representatives from government agencies, private companies, and quality assurance professionals, said the conference offers a crit...

Haki Yetu, Buxton tenants demand EACC action on controversial housing project Dec 09, 2025

Executive Director of Haki Yetu, Peter Kiama, said the group had submitted detailed evidence to the EACC in March 2024, but 18 months later, no substa...

Governor Mwadime reshuffles Taita Taveta County administration to boost service delivery Dec 09, 2025

Governor Andrew Mwadime emphasised that the reshuffle is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness in the m...

Activists in Mombasa urge authorities to improve business conditions for marginalised groups Dec 09, 2025

Laini criticised both levels of government for what she described as persistent neglect. According to her, many traders lack basic infrastructure such...

KeNHA set to ease holiday traffic with partial opening of Mombasa–Malindi highway Dec 08, 2025

KeNHA will partially open the Mombasa–Malindi highway between City Mall and Serena Junction before Christmas to ease festive traffic, as work continue...

Father recalls unimaginable pain after identifying missing daughter in Shakahola case Dec 08, 2025

At a Mombasa court, a Kiambu father described identifying his daughter’s body only by her teeth, as witnesses detailed family losses linked to Pastor...

Malindi community turns to sports to shield youth from drug abuse during school break Dec 08, 2025

The programme is running weekly sessions at Buntwani Waterfront Park, where children and teenagers are taking part in cycling, skating, beach football...

Msambweni conservationists sound alarm as sea turtle threats intensify along Kwale Coast Dec 08, 2025

During a community training exercise, the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) issued new equipment to local turtle ambassadors, Beach Management...

Mombasa readies for cultural tourism surge as Mijikenda event takes centre stage Dec 07, 2025

With domestic holiday travel already on the rise, organisers say the event will serve as a warm welcome to holidaymakers flocking to the Coastal city.

Court extends detention of six Iranians for a month in Sh8 billion drug trafficking probe Dec 07, 2025

Prosecutors told the court that investigators are still scrutinising the seized samples, which have been sent to the Government Chemist.

Former Buxton Estate tenants accuse Mombasa County of breaking resettlement promise Dec 07, 2025

Mohamed Mzee Rubeya, who previously chaired the Buxton Estate Tenants Association, said the group feels betrayed by the administration’s failure to up...

Tourist numbers surge in Mombasa as direct flights, new commuter rail boost arrivals Dec 04, 2025

Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) Chief Executive Officer, Sam Ikwaye, said the improved numbers reflect the sector’s deliberate i...

Kilifi County Referral Hospital rolls out free cataract surgeries, screenings Dec 04, 2025

More than 2,000 Kilifi residents have received free eye screening and treatment at Kilifi County Referral Hospital and outreach sites, with over 100 c...

Anger in Mombasa’s Mikindani as families rely on costly bowsers amid prolonged water crunch Dec 03, 2025

Mikindani residents in Mombasa face months of dry taps, costly bowser water and suspected sabotage, as officials cite ageing infrastructure and reduce...

Shakahola trial witness denies DNA evidence, insists missing children are alive Dec 03, 2025

Muhoro told the court that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations informed him in September that his DNA had been matched to the rem...

Court told Mackenzie 'prophesied 2023 rapture', directed followers to Shakahola Dec 03, 2025

Witnesses in the Shakahola case told the Mombasa High Court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie ordered followers to starve for an expected 2023 rapture, as fa...

Kilifi health experts warn misconceptions blocking plant-based diet adoption Dec 03, 2025

Virginia Ruguru, co-manager of the plant-based advocacy group Thrive Africa, said the movement is not about eliminating meat entirely but about incorp...

Government, miners form joint committees to curb exploitation, protect communities Dec 02, 2025

Communities were urged to cooperate with licensed firms, but were assured they would not be moved from their land without proper payment.

Coast activists issue two-week ultimatum over Mombasa-Malindi Highway delays Dec 02, 2025

Residents have also raised concerns about the rising number of accidents along the highway, linking the increase to traffic congestion and the deterio...

Youth still hardest hit by new HIV infections as Kwale marks World AIDS Day Dec 02, 2025

Deputy Governor Josphat Chirema Kombo urged residents, particularly the youth, to make HIV testing a routine part of their health care, saying early k...

ODPP urges Lamu residents to stop settling SGBV cases informally Dec 02, 2025

Prosecutors in Lamu have warned residents against settling sexual and gender-based violence cases in village or family forums, saying the practice den...

RwandAir resumes Mombasa flights, launches Kigali–Zanzibar route after six years Dec 01, 2025

RwandAir has resumed Mombasa flights and launched a Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa route after six years, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting...

Mutua sounds alarm as drug abuse blocks coast youth from lucrative jobs abroad Dec 01, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua warns that rising drug abuse is causing many Coast youth to fail mandatory medical tests and lose out on well-paying overseas j...

Shakahola tragedy: Families describe horror as survivors died en route to hospital Dec 01, 2025

In a Mombasa court, investigators and families detailed how Shakahola survivors died en route to hospital, children were traumatised, and 191 deaths w...

Seven Lunga Lunga children’s homes to be closed over child trafficking allegations Dec 01, 2025

Kwale High Court Judge Lepares Naikuni revealed that the facilities have been operating without registration and suggested that they be shut down imme...

Kwale County selected for UN-led gender-responsive blue economy programme Dec 01, 2025

UN Women will partner with Hand in Hand East Africa to deliver activities in Tsunza, Ukunda and Shimoni, ensuring gender considerations are embedded t...

Tana River Senator seeks Senate health probe after pregnant woman dies from snakebite Dec 01, 2025

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has accused the county government of neglect after a pregnant woman died from a snakebite at Hola Referral Hospita...

2025 Classic Safari Rally brings motorsport and economic boost to Kwale County Nov 30, 2025

Beyond the competitive aspect, the event draws attention to the hosting region’s infrastructure and potential for investment in tourism-related ventur...

KEMRI-JKUAT collaboration secures court ruling to protect senior scientists from early retirement Nov 30, 2025

Following the court’s ruling, KEMRI scientists can now continue serving until 74, aligning their terms of service with university faculty.

Kilifi County reports increase in dog bites and rabies cases Nov 30, 2025

Kilifi County is experiencing a rise in dog bites and rabies cases, prompting urgent vaccination campaigns and public alerts from health officials.

Kenya Ports Authority holds first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear preparedness drill Nov 30, 2025

The Kenya Ports Authority has successfully conducted its inaugural CBRN preparedness drill, enhancing safety measures for staff and port users amid ev...

Mombasa sets January deadline for tuk-tuk operators' SACCO registration Nov 30, 2025

Mombasa County mandates tuk-tuk operators to register under SACCOs by January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance transport safety and accountability.

Coastal counties face surge in online job scams, officials warn Nov 27, 2025

Gicheha said Mombasa has recorded the highest number of victims nationwide, noting that many jobseekers are persuaded to hand over money or personal d...

Witness recounts how Paul Mackenzie’s teachings led her to quit career, reject medicine Nov 27, 2025

The adherent described how teachings attributed to Paul Mackenzie prompted her to abandon her career and shun modern medicine.

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Magarini by-election: ODM's Harrison Kombe raises alarm as agents barred from polling stations Nov 27, 2025

The by-election, which has drawn 10 candidates, is being closely watched as parties seek to consolidate their political influence ahead of the 2027 Ge...

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