Seven arrested in Kilifi for performing healing rituals

The seven were allegedly performing a healing ritual for Happy Menza, 25, who had been ailing for a while.

By 7 days ago

Activists issue 7-day ultimatum to IPOA over probe into teen's killing

Human rights activists have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Ipoa to publicly account for progress made in investigations into the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Mombasa.

By 9 days ago

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How sly Kwa Binzaro 'priestess' reenacted Shakahola horror tale

Kwa Binzaro turned focus from Shakahola where more than 400 bodies were exhumed in 2013.

By 1 month ago

Cataracts, poverty and the fight for sight in Kilifi

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness, largely because many people seek medical help only after their vision has significantly deteriorated.

By 1 month ago

Mung'aro blames systems for zero development spending

Mung’aro attributed the delay in rolling out projects to challenges posed by the national government’s newly introduced procurement system.

By 1 month ago

Governor Mung'aro put staff colliding with rogue contractors on notice

Mung'aro said county officers have been lenient with the contractors by issuing notices that are ignored.

By 1 month ago

Man, 74 hacked to death over witchcraft claims as killings hit 94

The assailants attacked Changawa Kambi Rimba, 74, while he was in his compound preparing for his son’s burial.

By 1 month ago

Kilifi residents benefit from free cataract surgery

Residents had their eyesight restored during a free eye-care programme through a partnership between Kilifi County Referral Hospital and a charity organisation.

By 1 month ago

How plant-based foods can be a solution to surging diet-related illnesses

Plant-based diets help prevent lifestyle diseases while improving weight management, digestion, and blood sugar regulation.

By 1 month ago

Security beefed up at Magarini tallying center ahead of by-election

The returning officer said a rapid response unit will be stationed near the centre

By 2 months ago

Nine year-old-girl, mauled to death by hippo in Kilifi

A nine-year-old girl was killed by a hippopotamus at Burangi village on the shores of the River Sabaki in Magarini Sub-County.

By 2 months ago

Meet the Gen Z politician campaigning on foot in Magarani

25-year-old Amos Katana has big dreams. He has no car. He moves around Magarini constituency on boda bodas or on foot.

By 2 months ago

DCI arrests two suspects in deadly Kwa Binzaro cult case amid regrouping fears

Two suspects linked to the Kwa Binzaro cult in Kilifi have been arrested.

By 2 months ago

Luxury Dubai yacht held in Kilifi as tourists safari in Maasai Mara

Security agents have detained a luxury yacht floating off Kilifi after it was found to lack authorisation from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to dock in the country.

By 2 months ago

Magistrate raises alarm over child abuse cases in Kilifi

Cases of child abuse in Kilifi County are still high despite efforts to combat the vice, with data from courts indicating that at least 90 cases were reported in 2024.

By 2 months ago

Conservation groups raise alarm over killing of endangered sea turtles

A marine conservation group in Watamu is now calling for urgent actions to reduce all mortality of sea turtles.

By 2 months ago

Body of GSU officer who died in Shakahola released to family for burial

The body of a GSU officer, Isaac Ngala, who deserted the National Police Service to move to Shakahola, was on Wednesday released to his family for burial.

By 3 months ago

State releases identified bodies of Shakahola cult victims to families

However, some of the families contacted said they were yet to decide whether to collect the bodies or leave them for the planned state mass burial.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi hit by week-long water crisis after agency cuts supply over Sh3 billion debt

Kilifi County has been hit by water shortages for a week after the Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) disconnected the supply over a Sh3 billion unpaid bill.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi Governor Mung'aro reshuffles cabinet to enhance efficiency

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has reshuffled his County Executive Committee and Chief Officers to boost service delivery and improve coordination across departments.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi ODM leaders vow to secure victory in Magarini by-election to honour Raila's legacy

ODM leaders in Kilifi have vowed to defend the party’s dominance in the county by securing victory in the Magarini by-election on November 27, in honour of their late party leader, Raila Odinga.

By 3 months ago

66 minors sexually assaulted in Magarini - report

At least 52 girls and 14 boys were defiled in Magarini sub-county in the past eight months, according to data from the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF).

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Tourism stakeholders urged to tap new tourism trends

Tourism players have been urged to repackage different tourism products according to the demands of different age groups and locations where the travelers come from.

By 3 months ago

Low voter registration in Kilifi as 580,000 ID cards uncollected

IEBC reported low numbers, with only 48 voters registered in Kilifi North Sub-county in the last four days.

By 3 months ago

IEBC clears six candidates for Magarini by-election

IEBC has cleared six candidates to face off in Magarini by-election in Kilifi County on November 27.

By 3 months ago

Outcry of death of a pupil beaten by her teacher in Kilifi

A postmortem report shows that the girl, Anestine Tunje, 15, sustained a head injury caused by blunt force trauma that caused blood haemorrhage into the brain and cerebral oedema.

By 3 months ago

Teacher linked to death of Grade 8 pupil arrested

The girls' father said that his daughter returned home from her school on the day she was allegedly caned by the teacher, complaining of a headache.

By 3 months ago

Seven arrested in Kilifi for performing healing rituals

The seven were allegedly performing a healing ritual for Happy Menza, 25, who had been ailing for a while.

By 7 days ago

Activists issue 7-day ultimatum to IPOA over probe into teen's killing

Human rights activists have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Ipoa to publicly account for progress made in investigations into the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Mombasa.

By 9 days ago

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How sly Kwa Binzaro 'priestess' reenacted Shakahola horror tale

Kwa Binzaro turned focus from Shakahola where more than 400 bodies were exhumed in 2013.

By 1 month ago

Cataracts, poverty and the fight for sight in Kilifi

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness, largely because many people seek medical help only after their vision has significantly deteriorated.

By 1 month ago

Mung'aro blames systems for zero development spending

Mung’aro attributed the delay in rolling out projects to challenges posed by the national government’s newly introduced procurement system.

By 1 month ago

Governor Mung'aro put staff colliding with rogue contractors on notice

Mung'aro said county officers have been lenient with the contractors by issuing notices that are ignored.

By 1 month ago

Man, 74 hacked to death over witchcraft claims as killings hit 94

The assailants attacked Changawa Kambi Rimba, 74, while he was in his compound preparing for his son’s burial.

By 1 month ago

Kilifi residents benefit from free cataract surgery

Residents had their eyesight restored during a free eye-care programme through a partnership between Kilifi County Referral Hospital and a charity organisation.

By 1 month ago

How plant-based foods can be a solution to surging diet-related illnesses

Plant-based diets help prevent lifestyle diseases while improving weight management, digestion, and blood sugar regulation.

By 1 month ago

Security beefed up at Magarini tallying center ahead of by-election

The returning officer said a rapid response unit will be stationed near the centre

By 2 months ago

Nine year-old-girl, mauled to death by hippo in Kilifi

A nine-year-old girl was killed by a hippopotamus at Burangi village on the shores of the River Sabaki in Magarini Sub-County.

By 2 months ago

Meet the Gen Z politician campaigning on foot in Magarani

25-year-old Amos Katana has big dreams. He has no car. He moves around Magarini constituency on boda bodas or on foot.

By 2 months ago

DCI arrests two suspects in deadly Kwa Binzaro cult case amid regrouping fears

Two suspects linked to the Kwa Binzaro cult in Kilifi have been arrested.

By 2 months ago