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shakahola case Featured image for Court directs prosecution to reduce murder charges in Paul Mackenzie case from 191 to 12
Fri 17 May, 2024 12:36
Court directs prosecution to reduce murder charges in Paul Mackenzie case from 191 to 12
Featured image for Court directs prosecution to reduce murder charges in Paul Mackenzie case from 191 to 12

The court is set to hear an application from the prosecution to prevent Mackenzie and his co-accused from being granted bond.


News Featured image for KMPDU details 14 healthcare issues to Mombasa County Assembly in new petition
Thu 16 May, 2024 15:54
KMPDU details 14 healthcare issues to Mombasa County Assembly in new petition
Featured image for KMPDU details 14 healthcare issues to Mombasa County Assembly in new petition

The union has called on the County Assembly to enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Return to Work Formula (RTWF), mandate the redesignation of qualified doctors, settle outstanding a...


rehabilitation centres Featured image for Mombasa residents call for more rehabilitation centres, hospitals for children with special needs
Thu 16 May, 2024 11:11
Mombasa residents call for more rehabilitation centres, hospitals for children with special needs
Featured image for Mombasa residents call for more rehabilitation centres, hospitals for children with special needs

Residents highlighted the urgent need for more rehabilitation centres to address the rising cases of drug and substance abuse in Mombasa County.


Watta community Featured image for The Watta community: From lords of the forest to desperate struggle for survival
Thu 16 May, 2024 08:51
The Watta community: From lords of the forest to desperate struggle for survival
Featured image for The Watta community: From lords of the forest to desperate struggle for survival

They understood the language of the wild animals, birds, and even the attitudes of trees well enough to predict weather changes and calamities.


under 18 years Featured image for Mombasa and Embu counties agree to regulate sale of muguka and miraa to minors
Wed 15 May, 2024 19:06
Mombasa and Embu counties agree to regulate sale of muguka and miraa to minors
Featured image for Mombasa and Embu counties agree to regulate sale of muguka and miraa to minors

Governor Mbarire urged traders to collaborate with the county government, especially the selected compliance officials, to ensure compliance.


Said Kashuru Baya Featured image for Kilifi man gets 50 years in jail for sexually assaulting his nephew
Wed 15 May, 2024 16:28
Kilifi man gets 50 years in jail for sexually assaulting his nephew
Featured image for Kilifi man gets 50 years in jail for sexually assaulting his nephew

Malindi Senior Principal Magistrate Olga Onalo sentenced Said Kashuru Baya on Wednesday after finding him guilty of the offence of incest.


News Featured image for Mombasa man seeks justice after inspectorate officers allegedly cut off his 2 fingers
Wed 15 May, 2024 15:31
Mombasa man seeks justice after inspectorate officers allegedly cut off his 2 fingers
Featured image for Mombasa man seeks justice after inspectorate officers allegedly cut off his 2 fingers

Mombasa County government has since launched an investigation into the matter, according to Public Service CECM Kenneth Ambani, who spoke to The Eastleigh Voice.


somali refugees kenya Featured image for KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services
Wed 15 May, 2024 08:25
KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services
Featured image for KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services

This initiative follows a session where refugees voiced significant concerns about their rights and access to services such as banking services, M-Pesa and driving licenses.


terrorism kenya Featured image for State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Tue 14 May, 2024 18:23
State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Featured image for State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured personnel carriers (APCs).


News Featured image for Mother, three children rescued from house fire in Mombasa
Tue 14 May, 2024 11:18
Mother, three children rescued from house fire in Mombasa
Featured image for Mother, three children rescued from house fire in Mombasa

In another devastating blaze, two warehouses in the Kingorani area of Mombasa were engulfed in flames, destroying electronic equipment and restaurant appliances worth millions of shillings.


State Department for Mining Featured image for State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports
Tue 14 May, 2024 11:01
State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports
Featured image for State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports

This is part of reforms to combat mineral smuggling through the region's busiest port.


mombasa market protest Featured image for Traders protest in demand for reforms at Mombasa's Kongowea Market
Mon 13 May, 2024 17:38
Traders protest in demand for reforms at Mombasa's Kongowea Market
Featured image for Traders protest in demand for reforms at Mombasa's Kongowea Market

The traders' primary grievance is centred on a Sh2,000 penalty imposed on those who operate outside the designated market space.


Plastic Bags Featured image for Mombasa youth create employment and earn income from recycling plastics
Mon 13 May, 2024 16:41
Mombasa youth create employment and earn income from recycling plastics
Featured image for Mombasa youth create employment and earn income from recycling plastics

The youths under the Mombasa Plastics Prize Incubators (MPP) have made remarkable strides by recycling over 20 tonnes of waste.


News Featured image for Flooded Lamu-Garsen Road closed as residents demand urgent repairs
Mon 13 May, 2024 09:53
Flooded Lamu-Garsen Road closed as residents demand urgent repairs
Featured image for Flooded Lamu-Garsen Road closed as residents demand urgent repairs

The disruption has left hundreds of travelers stranded, highlighting the critical need for immediate repairs to restore connectivity.


Tech Kidz Africa Featured image for 400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding
Sun 12 May, 2024 20:38
400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding
Featured image for 400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding

The initiative aims to tackle the increasing demand for digital literacy in schools and will involve the training of at least five teachers per school.


tana river weather Featured image for Fears over learners' safety ahead of schools reopening as River Tana breaches banks
Sun 12 May, 2024 12:19
Fears over learners' safety ahead of schools reopening as River Tana breaches banks
Featured image for Fears over learners' safety ahead of schools reopening as River Tana breaches banks

Tana River County Commissioner David Koskei however notes that children from schools affected by the floods will be hosted by neighbouring schools, while in other areas the government will facilitate...


teenage pregnancy kilifi Featured image for Kilifi County cracks down on underage boda boda riders
Sun 12 May, 2024 10:45
Kilifi County cracks down on underage boda boda riders
Featured image for Kilifi County cracks down on underage boda boda riders

The move comes amidst growing worries over youths engaging in boda boda activities, especially during weekends, posing significant safety risks to themselves and others.


News Featured image for Mombasa County bans sale of miraa, muguka near schools
Sun 12 May, 2024 08:13
Mombasa County bans sale of miraa, muguka near schools
Featured image for Mombasa County bans sale of miraa, muguka near schools

The governor directed the Department of Education to collaborate to identify all public and private schools, including primary and ECDE schools, to ensure that no one is allowed to sell miraa or muguk...


Tana River Featured image for Uncertainty looms as floods destroy schools in Tana River
Thu 09 May, 2024 21:47
Uncertainty looms as floods destroy schools in Tana River
Featured image for Uncertainty looms as floods destroy schools in Tana River

Abad Kunyo, the Tana River Executive for Education, has highlighted the dire situation, revealing that over 30 ECDE centres are currently unfit for learning.


vanacy Featured image for Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions
Thu 09 May, 2024 13:19
Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions
Featured image for Mombasa county advertises 206 inspectorate positions

Applicants were cautioned about engaging in fraudulent activities, including canvassing and graft. 


Sewer system Featured image for Mombasa County Assembly approves motion to address illegal sewer lines, tackle pollution
Thu 09 May, 2024 11:21
Mombasa County Assembly approves motion to address illegal sewer lines, tackle pollution
Featured image for Mombasa County Assembly approves motion to address illegal sewer lines, tackle pollution

In the Tudor area, residents are worried about the continuous discharge of untreated sewage from nearby residences into the sea through underground rainwater channels.


TikToker Featured image for Four TikTokers arrested for shooting robbery prank video in front of police station
Wed 08 May, 2024 21:47
Four TikTokers arrested for shooting robbery prank video in front of police station
Featured image for Four TikTokers arrested for shooting robbery prank video in front of police station

Security authorities have expressed concern that the video has tarnished the reputation of both Kilifi police officers and the Administration canteen.


News Featured image for County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC
Wed 08 May, 2024 11:01
County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC
Featured image for County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC

KMTC pledged to introduce additional courses like Nursing, Clinical Medicine and Orthopaedics/Trauma Courses thereby diversifying healthcare training in the county.


taita taveta mine theft case Featured image for Taita Taveta County calls for arrest of boda boda rider killers
Wed 08 May, 2024 09:36
Taita Taveta County calls for arrest of boda boda rider killers
Featured image for Taita Taveta County calls for arrest of boda boda rider killers

Mwachongo was killed by unknown assailants in Voi, Makongeni area. The attackers later escaped with his motorcycle.


Uncategorized Featured image for Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region
Tue 07 May, 2024 23:17
Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region
Featured image for Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region

According to detectives, the country has toughened its narcotics laws to intensify the fight against drug trafficking.


Mombasa beach Featured image for Mombasa beach ban lifted after Cyclone Hidaya dissipates
Tue 07 May, 2024 17:10
Mombasa beach ban lifted after Cyclone Hidaya dissipates
Featured image for Mombasa beach ban lifted after Cyclone Hidaya dissipates

While access is restored, residents are advised to remain cautious due to expected rains and strong winds.


fhussein Featured image for Seven suspects arrested, cocaine worth Sh3.7m seized in Lamu drug bust
Tue 07 May, 2024 16:53
Seven suspects arrested, cocaine worth Sh3.7m seized in Lamu drug bust
Featured image for Seven suspects arrested, cocaine worth Sh3.7m seized in Lamu drug bust

The suspects have been transferred and booked at the Malindi Police Station, where they await processing for prosecution.


pollution Featured image for Environmental experts in Kilifi warn against recycling plastics
Tue 07 May, 2024 10:22
Environmental experts in Kilifi warn against recycling plastics
Featured image for Environmental experts in Kilifi warn against recycling plastics

People warned against burning plastic waste in their residential areas as it leads to the release of dangerous fumes into the air that is not safe for inhalation.


News Featured image for Courageous young girls in Tana River winning the war against FGM
Tue 07 May, 2024 07:23
Courageous young girls in Tana River winning the war against FGM
Featured image for Courageous young girls in Tana River winning the war against FGM

Through soccer, Hawaa is inspiring many girls to reject FGM and take pride in remaining the way they were born, a campaign that has so far saved over 20 girls from the blade.


somali traders in mombasa Featured image for Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected
Mon 06 May, 2024 19:48
Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected
Featured image for Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected

Members described the launch as a significant milestone, providing a formal platform to address collective interests and concerns.


port of lamu Featured image for LAPSSET: Lamu governor pushes for quicker compensation of fishermen
Mon 06 May, 2024 17:59
LAPSSET: Lamu governor pushes for quicker compensation of fishermen
Featured image for LAPSSET: Lamu governor pushes for quicker compensation of fishermen

Following a six-year delay, the fishermen will now begin receiving their compensation, but the governor noted that more than 200 of them had yet to sign the agreement. 


Tana River floods Featured image for Fear grips locals as River Tana waters spill into homes in Galole
Mon 06 May, 2024 12:09
Fear grips locals as River Tana waters spill into homes in Galole
Featured image for Fear grips locals as River Tana waters spill into homes in Galole

Gitonga's house is almost entirely submerged in water, forcing him to move his family to a tent as he contemplates where next to move.


News Featured image for Delays in resuming Mtongwe ferry services leave residents suffering
Thu 02 May, 2024 08:35
Delays in resuming Mtongwe ferry services leave residents suffering
Featured image for Delays in resuming Mtongwe ferry services leave residents suffering

Traders asay that their businesses have been struggling since the suspension of services in 2019 to pave the way for repairs.


News Featured image for Mombasa County Assembly adopts HR report to enhance service delivery
Wed 01 May, 2024 09:43
Mombasa County Assembly adopts HR report to enhance service delivery
Featured image for Mombasa County Assembly adopts HR report to enhance service delivery

The report further highlighted systemic failures in communication channels within county departments, exacerbating operational inefficiencies and fostering a climate of confusion and disarray.


News Featured image for Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity
Wed 01 May, 2024 08:38
Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity
Featured image for Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity

The farmers expressed gratitude for the programme, emphasising its importance in ensuring that crops are planted at the right time in the area.


Roka Maweni Village Featured image for Kilifi residents criticise NLC for slow response to historical land injustices
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 21:05
Kilifi residents criticise NLC for slow response to historical land injustices
Featured image for Kilifi residents criticise NLC for slow response to historical land injustices

They are concerned that genuine occupants are losing ancestral land due to opaque lease transactions.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Tana River, Isiolo leaders urge immediate action over flood crisis
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 11:08
Tana River, Isiolo leaders urge immediate action over flood crisis
Featured image for Tana River, Isiolo leaders urge immediate action over flood crisis

Senator Danson Mungatana, Women Representative Amina Dika and Bura MP Yakub Adow, reiterated the need for immediate action from both the national and county governments regarding the flood disaster in...


News Featured image for KDF, police reach truce after Likoni altercation
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 09:59
KDF, police reach truce after Likoni altercation
Featured image for KDF, police reach truce after Likoni altercation

The meeting discussed collaboration among agencies and transparent communication channels.


Tana River Featured image for Kenya floods death toll rises to 300
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 17:22
Kenya floods death toll rises to 300
Featured image for Kenya floods death toll rises to 300

The police, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Red Cross are also conducting search and rescue operations. 


waters Featured image for Boat operators urged to exercise caution amid floods
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 15:08
Boat operators urged to exercise caution amid floods
Featured image for Boat operators urged to exercise caution amid floods

The government urged boat owners, operators, and the general public to exercise extreme caution.


News Featured image for Ongoing multi-agency operation targets criminal gangs, street beggars in Mombasa
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 10:46
Ongoing multi-agency operation targets criminal gangs, street beggars in Mombasa
Featured image for Ongoing multi-agency operation targets criminal gangs, street beggars in Mombasa

The Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Nur has stopped a private company's feeding programme for street families, citing the need for a review due to criminal infiltration.


terrorism kenya Featured image for Terror suspect linked to killing of police officer, two chiefs in Lamu arrested
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 08:12
Terror suspect linked to killing of police officer, two chiefs in Lamu arrested
Featured image for Terror suspect linked to killing of police officer, two chiefs in Lamu arrested

According to detectives, Mustakima Ali, also known as Abu Mahir, and his accomplices are believed to have gone into hiding after the brutal killings in December 2019.


Tana River floods Featured image for Owner of capsized Tana River boat defied order against operation - police
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 23:38
Owner of capsized Tana River boat defied order against operation - police
Featured image for Owner of capsized Tana River boat defied order against operation - police

The police said the owner of the boat fled after the incident.


Reproductive health Featured image for Mombasa County Assembly partners with Hakijamii to enhance reproductive health policies
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 10:58
Mombasa County Assembly partners with Hakijamii to enhance reproductive health policies
Featured image for Mombasa County Assembly partners with Hakijamii to enhance reproductive health policies

The Assembly Chair of the Committee on Health Bernard Ogutu, affirmed the assembly's commitment to realising health rights, including reproductive health, for all residents.


News Featured image for KPA to manage parking fees for Mombasa County
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 08:53
KPA to manage parking fees for Mombasa County
Featured image for KPA to manage parking fees for Mombasa County

According to KPA this designation aims to streamline the collection process and ensure efficient revenue management within the county.


News Featured image for Probe launched after altercation between KDF, police officers at Likoni Ferry
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 08:40
Probe launched after altercation between KDF, police officers at Likoni Ferry
Featured image for Probe launched after altercation between KDF, police officers at Likoni Ferry

Two incidents occurred in the coastal region, where KDF officers attacked police in Kilifi and Mombasa counties.


News Featured image for KQ flight heading to JKIA diverted back to Mombasa due to bad weather
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 07:22
KQ flight heading to JKIA diverted back to Mombasa due to bad weather
Featured image for KQ flight heading to JKIA diverted back to Mombasa due to bad weather

KQ said they had diverted a number of flights due to the heavy rains and poor visibility in Nairobi.


Tana River Featured image for Mungatana champions job security for County Executive Committee members
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 20:03
Mungatana champions job security for County Executive Committee members
Featured image for Mungatana champions job security for County Executive Committee members

Advocating for legislation to bolster the autonomy of CECs, Mungatana called for a raised threshold for their removal.


Shakahola Featured image for Shakahola chief suspect Paul Mackenzie granted permission to meet wife, children
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 17:51
Shakahola chief suspect Paul Mackenzie granted permission to meet wife, children
Featured image for Shakahola chief suspect Paul Mackenzie granted permission to meet wife, children

Mackenzie had requested the court to direct Shimo La Tewa Prisons to arrange a meeting with his wife to discuss family matters, including their children.


Taita Taveta County Featured image for Mtito Andei residents urged to mantain peace, resolve disputes amicably
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 13:45
Mtito Andei residents urged to mantain peace, resolve disputes amicably
Featured image for Mtito Andei residents urged to mantain peace, resolve disputes amicably

The DG emphasised the importance of peace in the region, suggesting the establishment of peacekeeping units with backing from both local and national authorities.