Author: Farhiya Hussein

Kilifi set for industrial revolution as Vipingo Special Economic Zone breaks ground Sep 16, 2025

The industrial hub is being developed by global firm Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) in partnership with Centum Investments.

Environmentalists warn climate change is draining Lamu’s fish stocks Sep 15, 2025

Rising sea temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns are being blamed for pushing fish into deeper waters and disrupting traditional fishing gro...

Kwa Binzaro cult suspects scattered bodies across 400 acres to outwit investigators, court told Sep 15, 2025

Investigators reported that the 51 days initially granted by the court had been severely undermined by the suspects’ methods, which appeared designed...

Kilifi drowning incidents mount as Pwani University student dies at Vidazini Sep 15, 2025

Eyewitnesses reported that the young man, who was awaiting graduation, was swept away by strong currents despite efforts by divers to rescue him.

Jomvu MP Badi Twalib among 500 beneficiaries as Mombasa's Miritini squatters get title deeds Sep 14, 2025

This is part of an ongoing initiative by the Mombasa County government to address long-standing land disputes and secure tenure for thousands of famil...

Malindi police arrest 42 suspected gang members in security sweep Sep 14, 2025

In the raid, officers also recovered 14 mobile phones believed to have been stolen, allegedly found in the possession of a suspect identified as Ahmed...

Kenya-Tanzania border communities demand leaders prioritise harmony Sep 14, 2025

The locals voiced frustration over harassment, arbitrary arrests and inadequate legal documentation, which they say are eroding their livelihoods.

NACADA, clergy join forces to confront drug crisis at the Coast Sep 11, 2025

Sheikh Abu Qatada, the Chairperson of the Pwani People’s Religious Leaders Forum, pledged the clergy’s support, saying that mosques, churches, and tem...

Egu Kalinga residents in Samburu demand justice over 50-year land dispute Sep 10, 2025

The ranch was formed in the early 1970s by bringing together seven villages: Egu, Dupharo, Nyacha, Dokata, Roka, Sirira, and Silaloni.

Mombasa experts warn drug abuse and radicalisation threaten literacy progress Sep 10, 2025

Experts warned that unless comprehensive measures are taken, Mombasa risks leaving a generation behind.

Kilifi tightens fisheries oversight, urges fishermen to resolve conflicts amicably Sep 09, 2025

At landing sites across Kilifi, BMU leaders have expressed concern over rising cases of conflict between fishing groups, particularly around prime fis...

Youth, women urged to register as Mombasa gears to host first-ever logistics summit Sep 09, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the summit would reposition Mombasa as more than a tourist destination by showcasing its strength in logistics.

Police seize 13 trucks, bust massive counterfeit cooking oil ring in Mombasa Sep 08, 2025

Officers found crude oil being processed in unhygienic conditions and repackaged into 20-litre jerricans bearing the stickers of popular cooking oil f...

Kilifi confirmed as host for 2025 Chenda Chenda Festival Sep 08, 2025

Kwale had initially been lined up as this year’s host, but cultural leaders resolved that Kilifi’s central role in preserving Mijikenda traditions mad...

Lamu farmers welcome new edible oil plant in Mpeketoni Sep 08, 2025

The installation of the new processing machine marks a milestone in adding value to crops while opening up wider opportunities for farmers through inc...

Mombasa County's mpox cases rise to 182 as health authorities activate emergency operations Sep 07, 2025

The Department of Health Services reports that 182 people have so far tested positive since the outbreak began last year, with cases spread across Mvi...

Lamu fishermen decry harassment, accuse government of unfair fishing rules Sep 07, 2025

Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo voiced concern that fishermen in Faza, Pate, Siyu and Kizingitini were far more likely to be apprehended than foreign...

Technical University of Mombasa opens first School of Medicine in Coast region Sep 07, 2025

Vice Chancellor Prof. Laila Abubakar revealed that the Government of Kenya allocated Sh266 million for the construction of the facility and a further...

WhatsApp messages reveal how Mackenzie persuaded his followers to abandon homes for Shakahola Sep 05, 2025

The officer said the bulk of the material centred on fasting, prophecy, the Antichrist, the Beast, the New World Order and repeated references to the...

Police service to hire 10,000 constables under new recruitment rules, IG Kanja welcomes move Sep 05, 2025

Kanja said the initiative comes at a critical moment when the Service is grappling with attrition and other challenges affecting personnel capacity.

Mombasa County wins top real estate stand at agricultural show Sep 05, 2025

Governor Abdulswammad Nassir also commended the team behind the achievement, calling it a testament to the dedication of county staff.

Grieving father testifies on losing 12 family members in Shakahola massacre Sep 04, 2025

Titus Ngonyo Gandi narrated how his wife, Esther Birya Masha, drew their two sons, Harry and Isaack Ngala, into Mackenzie’s cult.

Eight suspected gang members arrested in Malindi crackdown Sep 04, 2025

The arrests mark the latest step in an intensified campaign against organised crime in Kilifi County.

Children’s Officer recounts how minors were rescued from Paul Mackenzie’s followers Sep 04, 2025

Omar Mohamed, appearing as the 58th prosecution witness, recounted how the minors were discovered during investigations into the conduct of followers...

IG Douglas Kanja faces grim reality of Kwa Binzaro exhumations Sep 04, 2025

The air was heavy with the smell of decay, yellow tape hung loosely from tree trunks marking exhumation sites, and exhausted officers trudged through...

Biogas and clean stoves transform cooking in Kilifi, reducing smoke-related illnesses Sep 03, 2025

County leaders are urging households—especially women, who bear the brunt of traditional cooking methods—to embrace the change.

Grief-stricken families relive pain as court hears Shakahola child torture case Sep 03, 2025

The prosecution argued that such testimonies illustrate how Mackenzie’s radical sermons compelled parents to isolate their families, starve their chil...

Prison boss dismisses Paul Mackenzie's alleged poisoning plot at Shimo la Tewa Sep 03, 2025

Abdi Willy Adan said only some of the other suspects had refused food since Wednesday, while Mackenzie’s last hunger strike was recorded back in Febru...

Mombasa ASK show organisers hike ticket prices ahead of annual event Sep 02, 2025

The exhibition, which runs from Wednesday, September 3, to Sunday, September 7, is themed 'Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiative fo...

SMEs warn soaring prices of raw materials, costly licences threaten survival Sep 02, 2025

Entrepreneurs are now urging the government to step in by reducing licensing fees and easing the cost of raw materials, which they believe would help...

Kenya pledges commitment to regional cooperation in maritime security Sep 02, 2025

The assurance was delivered during the inaugural workshop of the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) working group on operational coordination and coopera...

Lamu County turns to solar as widespread blackouts disrupt daily life Sep 01, 2025

In Mkokoni, a desalination plant that converts seawater into drinking water is sustained entirely by solar panels, while street lights across towns an...

JSS teachers demand autonomy, call for delinking from primary schools Sep 01, 2025

The teachers further raised concerns over promotion policies, which they say have left many of them sidelined.

Kenyan workers dying abroad are being buried without their families' consent, rights lobby warns Sep 01, 2025

According to the International Centre for Policy and Strategy, many workers in the Gulf face exploitation by rogue recruitment agents as well as inact...

Two German tourists, Kenyan woman arrested for running cannabis farm in Diani Sep 01, 2025

The arrests come barely a month after police in the same area apprehended two suspects, including an Italian national, following a major anti-narcotic...

Malindi measles resurgence linked to low vaccination rates Sep 01, 2025

Sub-county Public Health Officer Alex Maitha said many children still lack the full two doses of the measles-rubella jab, despite recent nationwide ca...

Lamu County, Jubaland vow to strengthen cross-border ties in trade, health and security Aug 31, 2025

The Jubaland ministers praised Lamu’s digitised emergency response systems and women’s leadership in public service.

Mombasa electric bus firm suspends operations after staff threatened Aug 31, 2025

The suspension has left the company counting heavy financial losses, with officials estimating millions of shillings lost since the shutdown.

Families of missing Kenyans lay bare frustrations in search of their kin as IPOA decry lack of capacity to handle cases Aug 30, 2025

Despite these assurances, grieving families recounted harrowing experiences of loved ones abducted in broad daylight or taken from their homes, only t...

Mombasa earns global praise for road safety, bags bronze in BIGRS speed challenge Aug 30, 2025

The coastal city stood out for a set of targeted measures, including the strict enforcement of Kenya’s national speed limit, the construction of speed...

Albert Ojwang’s killing: IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan apologises for joint presser with police Aug 29, 2025

Speaking in Mombasa during the ongoing police accountability workshop for journalists, the IPOA boss acknowledged that his appearance at the briefing...

Police admit Shakahola lessons not fully applied after Kwa Binzaro cult deaths Aug 29, 2025

He emphasised that there had been a disconnect in collaboration among agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), local admi...

Kwa Binzaro exhumations halted as 32 bodies are recovered, families urged to give DNA samples Aug 29, 2025

The next phase will involve post-mortems and DNA profiling of both the bodies and the body parts recovered. Onyancha appealed to relatives of missing...

Mombasa MCAs press Lands Department on stalled Ardhi Fund regulations Aug 28, 2025

The committee engaged County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Urban Planning, Housing and Serikali Mtaani, Mohammed Hussein, alongside the...

Binzaro village exhumations reveal scattered body parts in disturbing contrast to Shakahola Aug 28, 2025

Government pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge confirmed that seven bodies were exhumed on Thursday, bringing the total number recovered since the exercise...

Traffic chaos in Mombasa after KeNHA closed Makupa–Changamwe section for road works Aug 28, 2025

KeNHA has stationed police officers and marshals at strategic points to guide motorists through diversions until the road reopens.

Kwale County brings clean water to villages with solar-powered desalination plants Aug 27, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani, who recently commissioned a new desalination project in Kilibasi village, Kinango sub-county, said the initiative represents m...

Mombasa youth leaders demand talks with county on jobs, gender inclusion and entrepreneurship Aug 27, 2025

In a letter to the chief officer of the Department of Youth, Gender and Sports, the group requested a meeting to discuss issues including employment,...

Death toll rises to 25 as six more bodies exhumed in Binzaro Village cult probe Aug 27, 2025

In addition to the graves, investigators have so far retrieved 21 body parts scattered across the site since the exercise kicked off last week.

Kwa Binzaro cult tragedy lays bare State’s broken promises after Shakahola Aug 27, 2025

After Shakahola, the then Interior Cabinet Secretary and now Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki, assured the nation that never again would such a...

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