Kilifi County Stories
Government Pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge appealed to families who have missing relatives to report to the Red Cross desk set up at Malindi District H...
The fresh graves, now being linked to what activists are calling “Shakahola 2”, are believed to hold victims of a similar deadly cult associated with...
Uncovered two years ago, the Shakahola tragedy saw 453 bodies exhumed from shallow graves, yet despite collecting 333 DNA samples, only 66 victims hav...
The exercise, organised in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders, targets families and visitors expected to flock to the beaches...
The prosecution requested extra time to complete investigations, stressing that the extension is intended to ensure a thorough inquiry and is not mean...
According to the county’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the victims may have died from starvation and suffocation linked to cult practices t...
A key symbol of this shift is the launch of Billionaire Plaza, a retail space within the upscale Billionaire Resort, now welcoming not just high-end v...
Governor Gideon Mung’aro said plans are underway to phase out KWS’ control of the two marine parks and transition operations to county management.
Kenga’s elevation to Speaker follows the removal of her predecessor, Teddy Mwambire, who was ousted through a vote of no confidence on June 30, 2025,...
A Malindi court has now granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) permission to exhume more suspected mass graves in Binzaro village.
Chiropractic therapy is a drug-free treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, especially those affecting the spine, using manual adjustments to relieve...
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...
Ganze, one of the least developed areas in Kilifi County, continues to face widespread food insecurity, poor access to essential services, and low sch...
The county government spokesperson, Jonathan Mativo, said the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUN), Kilifi Branch, ignored a scheduled c...
The leaders sharply criticised court cases that have stalled the formal appointment of new commissioners, arguing that the delays have denied citizens...
The proposed new site is Lwanda Kotieno in Rarieda Constituency, where government officials and political leaders say the local community has shown su...
Karembo Kahindi, a local farmer from Ganze Sub-County, is among many whose lives have significantly improved since she began growing chillies.
Fishermen, boat operators, and beachgoers have been warned against venturing into the ocean due to rough sea conditions, which pose a significant risk...
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...
Female genital schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic worms from infected water, is often mistaken for an STI because of similar symptoms, leading to wr...
Dr Matano Kibwana, a specialist at the hospital, disclosed that rural clinics are registering over 20 new cases of babies with hydrocephalus each mont...
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...
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...
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...
However, Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Biwott revealed that last year’s recruitment results had been nullified due to bribery allegations. He men...
The decision follows the recent arrest of two county health officials accused of stealing drugs from Bamba Public Hospital in Ganze Constituency.
Deputy Governor Flora Chibule announced that the new investments, backed by both local and international investors, are set to have a transformative i...
The project, led by Islamic Relief in collaboration with the Kilifi County Government, included installing solar-powered pumping systems, modern equip...
The EMR system’s success in Kilifi highlights its potential for nationwide adoption, promising to revolutionise Kenya’s healthcare sector through digi...
The residents have given KETRACO a 14-day ultimatum to pay up, or they will seek legal redress.
