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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.

They emphasised the need for expanded research into Muguka's social and health impacts, urging national and county leaders to reframe the issue as a shared national concern rather than regional conflict.

The industry stakeholders voiced concerns over the persistent dumping of waste, including disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and microplastics along the coastline, which they argue is deterring both domestic and international tourists from visiting the area.

Shee Kupi Shee was honoured during a ceremony held in Geneva for his exceptional work in building community resilience in areas affected by conflict, climate-related disasters, and chronic vulnerability.

The Mashinani registration drive is part of a wider county strategy to reach underserved communities and make essential government services accessible to all residents, no matter their location.

Governor Fatuma Achani officially handed over the boats during World Seaweed Day celebrations at Mkunguni Beach Management Unit in Ramisi Ward, Msambweni Sub-county.

Common symptoms include sudden high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, rash, and headaches. In rare cases, it can cause bleeding. The illness typically appears two to seven days after a mosquito bite.

Malindi Hospital Health Administrator, Said Ali Said, said the milestone surgery signals a shift in how patients in the region will access specialist care.

The MCAs, who were recently removed from the Budget and Public Accounts Committee, claim the situation has affected service delivery and that residents are suffering due to mismanagement and lack of accountability.

This is not the first time the alarm has been raised. In 2024, both KHRC and MUHURI urged the government to act, citing earlier findings by the Kenya Health Demographic Survey of 2022, which placed ten counties, including Lamu, among the worst affected.

The app enabled fraudsters to impersonate customer service agents, convincing victims to divulge sensitive information.

MUHURI noted that many of these pregnancies stemmed from rape, defilement, and early marriages, indicating widespread violations of girls’ rights.

The move follows a nationwide outcry for redress over land displacements dating back to the 1980s.

Governor Fatuma Achani the county government cannot absorb all job seekers, hence the need to support alternative means of employment through such empowerment programmes.

With technical guidance and financial backing from the Supporting Community-Led Response initiative, more than 300 households constructed latrines and installed elevated water tanks.

The arrests form part of heightened efforts to tackle rogue construction practices after the partial collapse of an 11-storey building in Kilifi Corner on April 2, which tragically claimed one life.

Amir Abdille, who had brought nearly 200 goats for sale at the Bondeni market, says he is devastated and is now calling on the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to compensate him.

Likoni and Mtongwe crossing channels are key transport routes in Mombasa, used daily by thousands of residents and traders.