Kilifi County,Kilifi County Referral Hospital Stories

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...

Kilifi County to establish special unit to combat drug theft
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 15, 2025

The decision follows the recent arrest of two county health officials accused of stealing drugs from Bamba Public Hospital in Ganze Constituency.

Police arrest Kilifi County driver with Sh100,000 drugs stolen from public hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Health CEC Peter Mwarogo said the recovered supplies were intended for Bamba Health Centre in Ganze Constituency but were diverted to a private pharma...

IEBC calls for swift justice after senior official killed in brutal robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

The IEBC described the incident as a heinous act and called on security agencies to expedite investigations and apprehend the perpetrators.

Kilifi County secures major investments, signs six MoUs with investors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Deputy Governor Flora Chibule announced that the new investments, backed by both local and international investors, are set to have a transformative i...

Kenyan truck drivers reject deal, prolonging standoff at South Sudan border
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

The impasse, now in its twelfth day, stems from unresolved grievances over extortion, arbitrary arrests, and insecurity faced by drivers along the Jub...

Rehabilitation of key boreholes in Kilifi brings relief to over 50,000 Kaloleni residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2024

The project, led by Islamic Relief in collaboration with the Kilifi County Government, included installing solar-powered pumping systems, modern equip...

Kilifi County modernises healthcare with new electronic medical records system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The EMR system’s success in Kilifi highlights its potential for nationwide adoption, promising to revolutionise Kenya’s healthcare sector through digi...

Calls for patriotism take center stage as Ruto backs devolution in Kilifi
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The President further urged counties to apply for the national government's commodities fund, noting that Kilifi could use the money to support the gr...

Kilifi residents threaten legal action over unpaid land compensation from KETRACO
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 30, 2024

The residents have given KETRACO a 14-day ultimatum to pay up, or they will seek legal redress.

Court orders Parliament to set up commission to resolve county border disputes
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 22, 2024

Officials of Makueni and Kwale counties have been competing for ownership of the two towns on which Taita Taveta has laid claims.

Tanzanian arrested for defrauding Kilifi livestock trader detained as DCI probes fraud
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 28, 2024

The suspects will return to court on November 13 for a determination on whether they will be charged.

Addressing community concerns key for Kenya to achieve nuclear energy dream – Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 24, 2024

By 2015, Kenya had already developed a 15-year strategic plan for Kenya's nuclear power programme.

Quarry workers urge Lamu County to address poor working conditions amid high taxes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 22, 2024

The quarry workers expressed their frustration that the devolved government has yet to visit them to assess their welfare or address the challenges th...

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