Kilifi Stories

Paul Mackenzie still influencing cult from prison as six children feared dead in ‘Shakahola Two’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Mackenzie, currently in custody and on trial alongside 94 co-accused, is alleged to be directing followers via mobile phone, sparking concerns about t...

Free spine care camp transforms lives in Watamu as over 4,000 treated in one week
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 23, 2025

Chiropractic therapy is a drug-free treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, especially those affecting the spine, using manual adjustments to relieve...

Court detains 11 suspects in Malindi over suspected Shakahola forest cult activities
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2025

The arrests follow renewed fears of a revival of the Paul Mackenzie-led Shakahola cult, whose mass graves, uncovered in 2023, shocked the nation and d...

Kilifi fisherfolk demand direct access to fishing gear, decry unfair distribution by local leaders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

The fishers said access to modern gear such as outboard engines, life jackets, and advanced nets would not only boost their daily catch but also enhan...

Poverty and hunger in Kilifi derailing education in Ganze, MP Kenneth Tungule warns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2025

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

Kilifi leaders push for Malindi Airport expansion to revive tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2025

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

Kilifi County urges striking nurses to resume duty, cites ongoing dialogue
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

The county government spokesperson, Jonathan Mativo, said the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUN), Kilifi Branch, ignored a scheduled c...

Kilifi leaders urge fast resolution of IEBC deadlock, slam delays in Magarini by-election
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2025

The leaders sharply criticised court cases that have stalled the formal appointment of new commissioners, arguing that the delays have denied citizens...

New Bill seeks to grant Kenyan citizenship to stateless persons after 7 years of residence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to grant citizenship to individuals who have lived in Kenya for at least seven year...

Kenya moves Sh500 billion nuclear power plant to Siaya after Kilifi resistance, eyes 2034 commissioning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The proposed new site is Lwanda Kotieno in Rarieda Constituency, where government officials and political leaders say the local community has shown su...

Chilli farming transforms Kilifi economy as new processing plant boosts jobs and incomes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 02, 2025

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

Kilifi North MP Owen Baya blames KPLC for worsening water crisis, demands urgent action
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 23, 2025

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...

Wave of elder killings in Coast counties sparks alarm on abuse awareness day
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

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 t...

‘No justice, no teaching’: Kilifi teachers warn of disruptions over Ojwang’s death
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

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

Kilifi residents urged to stay safe as strong winds and high waves threaten coastline
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

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

Government to proceed with construction of Uyombo Nuclear Plant amid environmental concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

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

Hope wears thin as Kilifi residents confront decades of land evictions, seek redress
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2025

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

Mombasa authorities arrest developers, engineers defying stop orders after building collapse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2025

The arrests form part of heightened efforts to tackle rogue construction practices after the partial collapse of an 11-storey building in Kilifi Corne...

Kilifi religious leaders unite to tackle early marriage and gender inequality in bold new campaign
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 26, 2025

The Health Hub Project is part of a global movement by Faith to Action Network, a consortium of over 215 religious organisations in 38 countries, cham...

Silent suffering: Kilifi women demand action on misdiagnosed ‘hidden’ disease in reproductive health
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Female genital schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic worms from infected water, is often mistaken for an STI because of similar symptoms, leading to wr...

10 counties, including Garissa, Mombasa flagged as hotspots for youth substance abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

The Ministry of Health also expressed concern over substance use among the young working population aged between 25 and 35, noting that around 1.5 mil...

Kilifi residents, leaders reject Uyombo Nuclear Power Plant project over safety fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

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

Kilifi's Mwendo wa Panya residents petition MPs to help reclaim lost ancestral land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

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 ove...

Spike in infant hydrocephalus cases alarms Kilifi doctors amid stigma, treatment gaps
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 24, 2025

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

Hope restored as locals receive life-saving surgeries at Kilifi’s first neurosurgical camp
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 20, 2025

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 receivin...

Body of missing man recovered from collapsed building in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 13, 2025

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 Defen...

Improved water and farming support from Red Cross brings joy to Kilifi residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 13, 2025

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...

Kilifi County launches revenue awareness initiative to boost collections
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 26, 2025

Governor Mung’aro urged Kilifi residents to embrace tax compliance as a civic duty, stating that the success of the initiative would determine the cou...

Residents protest delays in appointing assistant chief for Nyari in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 14, 2025

However, Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Biwott revealed that last year’s recruitment results had been nullified due to bribery allegations. He men...

Kilifi traders operating along highways ordered to move to designated markets
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2025

Chief Officer for Environment Zamzam Ali said the county had observed a growing number of vendors setting up businesses along major roads, particularl...

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