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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.

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

The committee said its findings will guide proposals to the National Assembly for a reform-focused and humane correctional system.

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

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

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

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

The gangs had turned to social media to intimidate residents and tourists, urging politicians to back the operation through genuine political goodwill.

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

The Department of Health Services reports that 182 people have so far tested positive since the outbreak began last year, with cases spread across Mvita, Nyali, Kisauni, Likoni, Jomvu, and Changamwe.

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 trawlers using similar gear.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Laila Abubakar revealed that the Government of Kenya allocated Sh266 million for the construction of the facility and a further Sh35 million for specialised ventilation and refrigeration equipment.

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 number 666.

Brigadier Mohammed Shemote, representing the Kenya Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, accepted the role on behalf of the Government of Kenya, stressing that WG3 will translate regional commitments into concrete actions at sea.

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

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

Omar Mohamed, appearing as the 58th prosecution witness, recounted how the minors were discovered during investigations into the conduct of followers of self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie.

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

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

Police IG Kanja revealed that the majority of the victims are believed to be non-locals.

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

Petitioners described buildings where simple access is a daily struggle. At Bima Towers, for example, people with disabilities must be lifted flights of stairs because elevators are broken and ramps are missing.

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 February.

The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare heard testimonies detailing how outdated infrastructure continues to lock out vulnerable groups from essential services.

The prosecution argued that such testimonies illustrate how Mackenzie’s radical sermons compelled parents to isolate their families, starve their children, and withdraw them from school.

The court barred the respondents, their agents, and employees from preventing, harassing, or restricting him until the case is determined.

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

The assurance was delivered during the inaugural workshop of the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) working group on operational coordination and cooperation at sea, held in Mombasa.

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

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

The case questions whether the immunity accorded to judges under Article 160 of the Constitution extends to acts alleged to be "manifestly illegal, unconstitutional and unlawful."

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

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

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