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Mvurya urged the officers to change their attitude and demonstrate competence, insisting that the ministry would not tolerate laziness or mediocrity.

The self-proclaimed preacher, accused of orchestrating the deaths of more than 400 followers through extreme starvation in Shakahola, Kilifi County, expressed fears that such attention might be exploited against him.

According to Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor, only two of the bodies examined so far have revealed a definite cause of death, while the rest were too decomposed to determine what killed the victims.

According to the charge sheet, the offences occurred between November 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, when the accused allegedly submitted fake medical claims that led to SHA disbursing Sh2,032,680.

Across villages in Taveta and beyond, sunflower growers who once struggled to find reliable markets or suffered heavy post-harvest losses now see a brighter future.

The Coast Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) said the law, passed in 2024 to establish structured governance at the grassroots, remains largely dormant despite clear implementation timelines.

Many villagers now describe their once-thriving agricultural land as graveyards of maize and cassava.

The Mombasa Comrades and Activists Forum claims that Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, both well-known human rights defenders, were abducted and are being unlawfully detained in a Ugandan military facility.

Speaking in Magarini shortly after receiving the party ticket, Kenga lauded DCP’s leadership for what he termed a timely and strategic decision to back his candidature.

During the search, detectives uncovered two bulky bales of cannabis sativa concealed among bundles of second-hand clothes, an attempt police believe was meant to disguise the narcotics as ordinary luggage.

The case has also been clouded by controversy over missing CCTV footage. The court previously received only a partial recording, raising suspicions of mishandling. It was later revealed that the complete footage had been returned to KFS instead of being preserved as an exhibit.

The junction, a critical link between the Central Business District (CBD), Ronald Ngala Road towards Nyali Bridge, and Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, has long been a nightmare for road users.

According to Deputy Governor Francis Thoya, the initiative is intended to help staff transition smoothly into retirement and reduce the growing number of employees who seek contract extensions after attaining the mandatory retirement age.

According to police reports, the teacher, Ian Tembo, instructed Grade 8 pupils to kneel before punishing them. Some were caned while others were hit on the head.

Today, Mwanasha is among more than 500 people screened in Kwale this year—part of a quiet revolution changing how the region views and treats lymphatic filariasis or elephantiasis.

Authorities, however, have offered little reassurance. Lamu County Commissioner Wesley Koech told journalists he was unaware of any security operation in Kiunga on the night of the disappearance but promised that investigations would be carried out to establish Mohammed’s whereabouts.

According to Kiinge, security agencies have intensified intelligence operations at the grassroots level, including scrutiny of religious leaders’ qualifications and theological credentials.

The prosecution presented five witnesses before the Shanzu Law Courts in the ongoing trial involving Mackenzie and 95 co-accused persons, who face charges connected to mass deaths in Shakahola Forest, Kilifi County.

According to the notice, properties occupied without inspection, a completion notice, and a certificate of occupation violate the law—a situation officials warn poses serious safety risks.

Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.

The crackdown follows the deaths of more than 484 people linked to cult-related activities in Malindi, including over 450 followers of the Good News International Church.

On September 18, 2025, Ganze Sub-County Director of Education Mariam Ngome wrote to the organisation ordering an immediate halt to all donations and school activities.

Residents, led by the local Chakama Pastors’ Fellowship, have linked the vast unoccupied land to cult activity, arguing it has become a breeding ground for crime and religious extremism.

Warui, a father of a three-year-old child, had been reported missing from his Umoja estate home in Nairobi on September 14. His family was notified of his death days later.

The family claims the children were forced into a waiting vehicle by heavily armed men believed to be police officers and driven to an unknown location.

Detectives told the court they would use the extra time to sort through 102 commingled remains already recovered, carry out post-mortem examinations on 34 exhumed bodies, locate more graves across the 400-acre forest, and collect scattered body parts.

The matter came to light during a joint sitting of the Health and Labour Committees, where county officials were summoned to explain the process of absorbing casual staff.

Officials say the operation is not only crucial for the expansion of Mombasa Port but also signals a new phase for Lamu as a commercial hub, boosting local industries and creating job opportunities.

Khadijah Wilson recounted how she and her younger brother found the boy, identified in court only as P.P., lying weak outside their shop in the Madukani area.

Among the early adopters is 28-year-old driver Hashim Ali, who says the shift has been a relief. He no longer spends most of his income on fuel and servicing.

The move is expected to ease congestion, cut commuting time, and provide a safer and more predictable journey for thousands of passengers.

Affected families said current measures, including electric fences, are insufficient to curb wildlife incursions, leaving them vulnerable to further attacks.

The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully operational.

Government Pathologist Richard Njoroge, who performed post-mortems on four bodies recovered from mass graves in Shakahola, described the grim state of the remains as severe.

The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which will be marked jointly in Mombasa and Kwale counties.

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

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

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

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

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 Ali.

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

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

The Kwa Binzaro tragedy, much like Shakahola before it, has left families shattered,  parents mourning children, and children left without parents. For relatives waiting for DNA results, the search for truth is now a painful journey of closure.

The trio had been arrested for allegedly selling a five-acre piece of land to the main suspect, Sherleen Temba Anido.

The plan introduces zoning measures to protect fragile areas, addresses threats such as illegal logging, forest fires, and human-wildlife conflict, and seeks to restore degraded portions of the forest.

In its ruling, the Tribunal ordered KPA to pay Tudor Creek Ltd Sh80.7 million for the unlawfully acquired land and Sh81.6 million for injurious affection.

Sheikh Abu Qatada, the Chairperson of the Pwani People’s Religious Leaders Forum, pledged the clergy’s support, saying that mosques, churches, and temples would use the pulpit to amplify the message against substance abuse.

Many of the county’s more than 5,200 coffee growers abandoned their plantations between 2017 and 2018 after years of poor earnings, pest attacks, and unstable markets.

Campaigners argue that MCAs are sidestepping their constitutional duties of representation, oversight, and lawmaking by directly executing programmes without adequate public involvement or alignment with the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).

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

According to MUHURI, Muhamed was chased to the river and killed on the spot around 3 pm on Monday in what residents described as a horrifying and preventable tragedy.