Judge furious after DPP says not ready to prosecute Shakahola suspects

Justice Diana Mochache said it was an embarrassment for the prosecution to claim it was not ready to try the case against Makenzi and 29 others linked to the Shakahola massacre.

By 1 month ago

Son of Mombasa tycoon tells court his signature was forged in Sh1.5b fraud

Said Tahir, the son of the late Mombasa tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS), told the court that his signature was allegedly forged by five people who obtained a Sh1.5 billion loan from a bank.

By 1 month ago

Shakahola victims were not poisoned, government chemist tells court

A government analyst, on Thursday, told the court that samples taken from bodies exhumed from Shakahola forest did not have traces of poison or toxic substances.

By 2 months ago

Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster

The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.

By 2 months ago

Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay

Normal operations at the warehouses were interrupted for the better part of Tuesday morning following protests forcing the police to intervene.

By 2 months ago

Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By 2 months ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By 2 months ago

Judge furious after DPP says not ready to prosecute Shakahola suspects

Justice Diana Mochache said it was an embarrassment for the prosecution to claim it was not ready to try the case against Makenzi and 29 others linked to the Shakahola massacre.

By 1 month ago

Son of Mombasa tycoon tells court his signature was forged in Sh1.5b fraud

Said Tahir, the son of the late Mombasa tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS), told the court that his signature was allegedly forged by five people who obtained a Sh1.5 billion loan from a bank.

By 1 month ago

Shakahola victims were not poisoned, government chemist tells court

A government analyst, on Thursday, told the court that samples taken from bodies exhumed from Shakahola forest did not have traces of poison or toxic substances.

By 2 months ago

Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster

The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.

By 2 months ago

Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay

Normal operations at the warehouses were interrupted for the better part of Tuesday morning following protests forcing the police to intervene.

By 2 months ago

Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By 2 months ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By 2 months ago

Judge furious after DPP says not ready to prosecute Shakahola suspects

Justice Diana Mochache said it was an embarrassment for the prosecution to claim it was not ready to try the case against Makenzi and 29 others linked to the Shakahola massacre.

By 1 month ago

Son of Mombasa tycoon tells court his signature was forged in Sh1.5b fraud

Said Tahir, the son of the late Mombasa tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS), told the court that his signature was allegedly forged by five people who obtained a Sh1.5 billion loan from a bank.

By 1 month ago

Shakahola victims were not poisoned, government chemist tells court

A government analyst, on Thursday, told the court that samples taken from bodies exhumed from Shakahola forest did not have traces of poison or toxic substances.

By 2 months ago

Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster

The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.

By 2 months ago

Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay

Normal operations at the warehouses were interrupted for the better part of Tuesday morning following protests forcing the police to intervene.

By 2 months ago

Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By 2 months ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By 2 months ago

Son of Mombasa tycoon tells court his signature was forged in Sh1.5b fraud

Said Tahir, the son of the late Mombasa tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS), told the court that his signature was allegedly forged by five people who obtained a Sh1.5 billion loan from a bank.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Shakahola victims were not poisoned, government chemist tells court

A government analyst, on Thursday, told the court that samples taken from bodies exhumed from Shakahola forest did not have traces of poison or toxic substances.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster

The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay

Normal operations at the warehouses were interrupted for the better part of Tuesday morning following protests forcing the police to intervene.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court

The son of the slain Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar identified the two suspects in court as people who broke into their house and attacked them, killing his mother.

By Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation

She was testifying in a case in which Makenzi and 92 others were charged with 238 counts of manslaughter.

By Kelvin Karani 6 months ago

Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit

About 30,000 vulnerable households will benefit from foodstuff donations as part of the holy month of Ramadhan.

By Kelvin Karani 6 months ago

Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and 92 others are facing 238 charges of manslaughter. The victims were either starved, strangled, or hit by a blunt object.

By Kelvin Karani 6 months ago

Activists oppose Kilifi Sh12.7b cement project

The planned Sh12.7 billion cement project in the Kilifi South sub-county has run into headwinds with human and environmental rights activists terming it a danger to the area's fragile environment.

By Kelvin Karani 7 months ago

Clinicians issue 14-day strike notice

Clinical officers yesterday issued a 14-day strike notice demanding the implementation of all their unresolved grievances by the government.

By Kelvin Karani 8 months ago

Widow of slain coast drug baron sentenced to 40 years in prison

The widow of the slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed alias Kandereni has been sentenced to 40 years for trafficking narcotics.

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

Court drops case against Shakahola suspects who died in custody

A court has dropped the case against two suspects linked to Shakahola massacre, after they died in custody

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Witness in manslaughter case tells court how Makenzi covered tracks

The witness said Makenzi and his disciples followed family members of the dead to the police station to ensure no one said he was behind the fasting and death in Shakahola.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Bodies in Shakahola were bound, officer tells court

Bodies of the victims of the Shakahola massacre were wrapped in blankets and white sheets, and tied with ropes.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Hoteliers in Kilifi say SRC rules hurting conference tourism

The hoteliers are calling for immediate action to prevent further economic decline and ensure the survival of the industry.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes

A suitor who splashed corrosive liquid in a househelp's eyes, permanently damaging her eyesight, for turning down his advances will serve 30 years in jail.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Preacher Paul Mackenzie and co-accused denied bond

The Magistrate noted that the gravity of the 238 charges is that the possible outcome is a life sentence if they are found guilty

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago