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Ganze, one of the least developed areas in Kilifi County, continues to face widespread food insecurity, poor access to essential services, and low school retention rates.

The leaders said upgrading the airport would allow direct international flights, particularly from Europe, thereby restoring Malindi’s status as a leading tourist destination.

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness that typically causes a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. While most people recover fully, those with weakened immune systems or underlying conditions are at greater risk of severe illness or death.

Education stakeholders have asked parents to play an active role in guiding their children through this transition and helping them align their academic choices with future career aspirations.

The two-day interruption is expected to affect water flow to Voi, Maungu, MacKinnon, Taru, Samburu, Mariakani, Rabai, Mazeras and Mombasa West Mainland.

Many farmers described the factory as a vital lifeline, especially now that traditional markets such as Mombasa have become saturated.

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

The county government spokesperson, Jonathan Mativo, said the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUN), Kilifi Branch, ignored a scheduled conciliation process and proceeded with the strike before mediation could take place.

Amenya’s latest revelations suggest that behind-the-scenes negotiations have been ongoing, with at least one serious attempt already made to transfer the land to a government agency.

The industrial action, which began on June 29, had crippled key health services across public facilities, leaving patients stranded and prompting widespread concern.

The Mokowe eye unit, the first in the county, was officially opened this week to provide consultations, treatment of eye conditions, surgical procedures, and vision assessments.

The exercise tests the ability of state and non-state actors to respond to maritime disasters using a unified command system. Officials say the goal is not just national preparedness but enhancing regional cooperation in addressing transboundary pollution threats.

According to MUHURI, the officers accused the activists of "mobilising youth" and “radicalising” protesters, branding them a threat to state security.

For a period of six months, Kudzecha Women Limited Company will handle key public hygiene duties in the border town, including cleaning market areas, clearing clogged drainage systems, and planting trees to enhance the local environment.

In a session chaired by Bamburi MCA Patrick Mbelle, leaders from Mkupe Beach Management Unit laid bare a series of long-standing grievances that have undermined the region’s fishing communities.

The disbursement, which took place in Marafa, targeted cases involving human fatalities caused by wild animals, mainly elephants and buffaloes, across high-risk areas such as Ganze, Magarini, and Vitengeni.

Statistics from the Taita Taveta County Government show that in 2024 alone, 640 GBV cases were reported, an overwhelming jump from only 13 cases recorded in 2020.

Karembo Kahindi, a local farmer from Ganze Sub-County, is among many whose lives have significantly improved since she began growing chillies.

The programme integrates the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework, focusing on inner qualities such as self-awareness, adaptability, critical thinking and collaboration.

The initiative aims to equip students to tackle both environmental and social challenges within their communities.

Recent estimates indicate that around 45 per cent of men on Pate Island are struggling with drug addiction, sparking concern among health officials and community leaders.

KAHC National Chairman Chris Musau called on the government to liberalise Kenya’s airspace by allowing more charter flights to Mombasa and Nairobi, arguing that protecting Kenya Airways from competition was ultimately counterproductive.

The coastal city’s calm has largely been credited to two days of dialogue between regional police commanders and protest organisers, including youth groups and human rights activists, which helped secure official approval for the march.

The multi-pronged programme includes community dialogues, psychosocial support, legal awareness campaigns, and economic empowerment projects.

The session, held at the County Assembly premises, brought together officials from the Auditor General’s office, MOWASSCO's top management, and several committee members.

At present, most county assemblies do not receive funds directly from the National Treasury. Instead, they depend on governors and county finance departments to access their operational budgets.

MP Owen Baya lamented that residents of Kilifi have been going for weeks without water due to repeated disconnections by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).

The call was made during the burial of John Thoya Karisa, a Technical University of Mombasa lecturer and son of the late former Cabinet Minister Karisa Maitha.

EPRA said the unlicensed facility was refilling and rebranding LPG cylinders from various licensed brands without obtaining their written consent.

Recent county statistics show Kwale now records 110 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, surpassing the WHO’s alert level of 100 and rising from 92 in 2023.

In a statement, MUHURI said unknown individuals broke into the office through the rooftop in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The new model, set to begin on a trial basis from July 1, will see each CBO allocated a specific zone where they will be tasked with collecting solid waste twice weekly, conducting weekly clean-ups, and undertaking monthly fumigation exercises.

They appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Olimo on Wednesday, but the court was informed that no charge sheet had been filed.

The new rail line will connect the Miritini SGR terminus directly to the Mombasa CBD, ending years of reliance on matatus, taxis, and boda bodas for the last 11-kilometre stretch.

The community is now calling on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the use of Sh38 million allocated to the project in 2019.

The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.

According to Governor Abdulswamad, Gachagua was conspicuously silent during the port’s partial relocation to Nairobi.

The Haki Yetu Organisation has revealed that at least 89 older people were murdered in Kilifi and Kwale counties between 2023 and 2025, with many of the attacks linked to accusations of witchcraft.

Once operational, the upgraded line will enable Madaraka Express passengers and users of all seven SGR stations in Mombasa to reach the central business district directly through the refurbished metre gauge railway.

County officials say the initiative is part of wider efforts to ease the disease burden through early detection and prompt intervention.

The teachers held a candlelight vigil in Malindi, mourning their colleague and voicing outrage over what they described as increasing risks facing teachers across the country.

Fishermen, boat operators, and beachgoers have been warned against venturing into the ocean due to rough sea conditions, which pose a significant risk to lives and livelihoods.

Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde, confirming the incident, noted security authorities are already on the way to the site

The suspect was arrested on Sunday and arraigned in court, where police requested 10 days to complete investigations before pressing charges. He is expected to take a plea on Monday.

During an inspection visit to Mombasa, the committee learned that two court cases and a lack of funds have disrupted progress on the 11.9km project, jointly funded by the African Development Fund and the Government of Kenya.

The move has already enabled the facility to carry out surgical procedures, easing the burden on patients who previously had to travel as far as Coast General Hospital in Mombasa for treatment.

Testifying before Principal Magistrate Leah Juma, Consultant Forensic Psychologist Dr Oscar Githua explained how Mackenzie used charisma and spiritual authority to radicalise followers under the false promise of religious salvation.

Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura assured residents that stringent international safety protocols are being followed to safeguard both public health and livelihoods.

IJM termed her death a painful reminder of the persistent and deadly threat of violence against women and children in Kenya, particularly in vulnerable communities.

The initiative brings together more than 60 partners, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, for a series of workshops, exhibitions, beach games, a plastic fashion showcase, and public awareness campaigns.

The campaign, dubbed Komesha Dhuluma, seeks to mobilise national efforts against femicide and GBV, and was officially launched earlier at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.