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Abdulrahman is currently leading a team of five young men in Nyali working on a waste collection and recycling project, one of several community-based initiatives launched under the programme.

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations raided a suspected stash house and recovered bhang with an estimated street value of Sh12 million.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, when the county assembly is expected to respond to the demands by the CSOs for an inclusive and lawful budgeting process.

Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.

Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir issued Executive Order No. 5 of 2025, granting the extension after the taskforce cited the substantial scope of work still pending, including multiple site visits and in-depth reviews of construction and supervision processes.

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro said the community had received extensive advice on the risks associated with nuclear energy and was now more opposed to the project than the leaders themselves.

After a series of intense knockout rounds, Mombasa Phoenix emerged as champions, edging out the formidable Muslim Brothers in a closely fought final.

Lamu has been on the spot in recent months over suspected Al-Shabaab activities, including March's raid of Mangai village by the militia, who lectured locals before distributing dates and leaving with a warning not to report the incident to security agencies.

While the structure has only just been launched, it is already being hailed as a long-overdue solution, one that may finally bring relief to hundreds of fishing families in Shanga.

The Mwendo wa Panya community continues to hope that Parliament will listen to their plea and help them recover the land they have called home for over a century.

The Diani Bus Park, touted by the governor as fully operational, revealed a different story. The facility, which was supposed to serve as a matatu terminal, was nothing more than a poorly constructed open-air market.

Currently, cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, with a significant number of diagnoses being made at advanced stages, limiting treatment options and survival rates.

Part of the funds will go towards the construction of Kongowea Level 4 Hospital, the refurbishment of Likoni Sub-County Hospital.

During their visit to the county, Committee Chairperson Senator Mwenda Gataya from Tharaka Nithi led his team in expressing their concerns over what they described as glaring gaps in the regulatory framework.

The standoff comes as Mombasa battles collapsing infrastructure, with roads becoming nearly impassable during the rainy season.

He attributed part of the problem to a lack of serious conversations between parents, teachers, and leaders about academic performance.

Clerics representing various faith groups spoke out, urging authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the pastor’s activities.

Further, she is seeking clarity on the expected timeline for the release of the final reports and calls for the prompt dissemination of the findings to both the public and the impacted parties.

The squatters feared that re-opening the settlement process would rob them of their rightful land, especially since they had received allotment letters after the 1980 adjudication.

Dr Matano Kibwana, a specialist at the hospital, disclosed that rural clinics are registering over 20 new cases of babies with hydrocephalus each month.

The authorities said it was the only body which was trapped inside after a thorough search.

The café had been constructed above the aged septic tank, which caved in under the weight of the occupants.

Many of the patients treated during the camp stated they had previously been placed on long waiting lists or had completely lost hope of ever receiving the operations they needed.

Amin urged the public to continue cooperating with security agencies and to report any suspicious activity through the appropriate legal channels.

The launch on Saturday drew local dignitaries, community leaders, and hundreds of residents eager to witness the arrival of a Shari’ah-compliant financial institution that promises ethical and inclusive banking solutions.

KeNHA, which is overseeing the works, said the road starts just after the Kwa Jomvu Interchange and follows the alignment of the existing A8 highway through Miritini, Mazeras and Mariakani and ends shortly after the Mariakani Weighbridge.

Speaking in Kilifi Town, Market Surveillance Manager Peter Makan, representing the KEBS Coast Regional Manager, confirmed that the fraudulent scheme has been spreading rapidly across different areas.

In addition to road safety, the regional police commander warned beachgoers to vacate the shores by 6 pm.

Under the proposed framework, the sale of addictive prescription drugs would be limited to pharmacies based in Level 4 and higher hospitals.

By channelling youthful energy into enterprise and equipping young minds with the tools to navigate the blue economy, the initiative offers hope in a region where unemployment has long stifled opportunity.

The deceased was last seen on April 2 on CCTV footage entering the building, shortly after which, a week later, it was brought down by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

At the heart of the project is a high-capacity borehole that yields up to 33,000 litres of water per hour, supplying two separate water points—one for domestic use and another for agriculture.

CAJ demanded a detailed report from the hospital, including the planned maintenance schedule and risk assessments conducted prior to the disruption.

During the demolition, a loud explosion ripped through Mombasa Island, sending a massive cloud of dust into the air. Though the operation ended without casualties, the force of the blast was far-reaching, blocking access roads and damaging buildings within a hundred-metre radius.

The County Government has confirmed that there is compelling evidence pointing to professional negligence, compliance failures, and potential malpractice in the construction process, which may have contributed to the initial collapse that led to the loss of life.

CCTV footage retrieved from a nearby premises shows Yusuf walking into the building with the caretaker, moments before the structure’s first floor gave way.

The developers attributed the unexpected failure to a geotechnical shift—a movement in the earth’s structure that was not anticipated and, according to them, beyond human control.

The building, located at Kilifi Corner, Fayaz Estate, along Abdel Nasser Road, started sinking on April 2, 2025, triggering mass evacuations of nearby residential and commercial premises, including hospitals.

Patients at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, which lies within the danger zone, have been moved.

Since the exhumation of 429 bodies from the Chakama forest, the government has collected 336 DNA samples. However, only 66 bodies have been positively identified and claimed by their families.

Murkomen said the government is determined to eliminate those who support drugs, gangs, and other forms of criminal activity, calling for collaboration from all stakeholders, including the county leadership.

As part of the new directives, the county will also introduce regulations compelling machete sellers to maintain records of buyers, a move aimed at boosting accountability and aiding security operations.

Murkomen clarified that the incident, which occurred during the arrival of tourists onboard MS Crystal Symphony at Mapembeni area, involved a lone street criminal who snatched a mobile phone from a foreign visitor.

Governor Abdulswamad escribed the move as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to ease the financial burden on vulnerable families and restore dignity to those who had been detained in hospitals due to unpaid medical fees.

Authorities say the operation led to the seizure of 20 kilogrammes of high-grade bhang (Skank), estimated to be worth Sh1 million, which had been trafficked from Swaziland.

According to eyewitnesses, the brakes failed, causing the bus to roll backwards and collide with a matatu from the Miritini Sacco that was ferrying passengers to Mikindani.

According to the County Chief Officer for Trade, Pauline Oginga, the directive targets areas in Mvita and Nyali sub-counties, where illegal trading activities have disrupted public movement and contributed to traffic congestion.

Security officials stated that measures are being reinforced to curb criminal activities, particularly in areas frequented by both local and international visitors.

Authorities in Mombasa have warned residents to stay clear of the area as demolition experts assess the best approach to safely bring down the compromised structure.

Coastal counties, especially Lamu, are renowned for having a large number of mangrove forests due to their proximity to the Indian Ocean.

The move has ignited strong opposition from activists and locals, who argue that the process is neither transparent nor adequately structured to address long-standing environmental concerns.