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Nehemiah Okwembah

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Daniel Lo Coco and Massimo Naviti allegedly defrauded their compatriots on the pretext of subletting them at a beach resort in Watamu in Malindi.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Late tycoon's firm resumes multi-million charity works in Coast

Late tycoon's firm resumes multi-million charity works in Coast

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi

Three people killed, three others injured after a light aircraft crashes in Malindi; police are at the scene as rescue operation underway.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

The government resettlement plan for thousands of squatters who have occupied private land for decades has started in the six coastal counties.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

Kilifi free trade zone project will create 50,000 jobs, says President

The construction of the 2,000-acre Vipingo Free Trade Zone (VFTZ) in Kilifi County is expected to commence next year.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Kilifi free trade zone project will create 50,000 jobs, says President

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Turtle poachers use homemade spear guns that pierce the animal's neck, damaging the spine and leaving it paralyzed. Others ingest plastic waste discarded or washed into the ocean

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

A section of clergy in Kilifi county have urged Catholic bishops to go slow on criticism of President William Ruto's administration.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

Headteachers lay down tough demands over pay, promotion

Primary school heads demand recognition as principals, call for pay rise, career progression. Kepsha urges government to address teacher recruitment and resource allocation issues.

By Willis Oketch and Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Headteachers lay down tough demands over pay, promotion

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Residents of Kilifi have complained about dust pollution from a cement factory in Rabai sub-county and possible risks of plans to construct a nuclear plant in Kilifi North sub-county.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

A quarter of medical training institutions in the country have failed to meet professional training standards and regulations, according to KHPOA.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Japan and Canada have partnered to fund the construction of medical oxygen plants in Kenya and Tanzania.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

The German government has partnered with two local universities to train teachers in the German language who will in turn teach the language in select schools across the country.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

A unique bursary programme initiated by the Malindi National Government Constituency Development Fund has kept more than 15,000 secondary students in school.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

The Kilifi county government has turned to China as it eyes investors to spur development and create employment opportunities for residents.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Religious and civil society organizations in Malindi, called upon President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to end their differences and foster peace in the country

By Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Residents of Buni Kisimani village in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to resolve a boundary dispute between Kilifi and Mombasa counties.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 5 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Kilifi County government has partnered with non-state actors to stop brutal killings and harassment of elderly people accused of witchcraft.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 5 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Two men have been charged for dealing with wildlife trophies valued at Sh6 million.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 5 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

It is a relief for former Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala after the anti-corruption court terminated the Sh3.4 billion corruption case against him and 16 others.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 6 months ago

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

The national government has intensified efforts to eradicate malaria in Kilifi county by distributing treated mosquito nets to households.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Hundreds of unidentified bodies of followers of controversial pastor Paul Makenzi will be buried in marked graves in Shakahola forest, Malindi, Kilifi County.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused on trial for 13 terrorism-related counts; hearing begins on July 8.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

Duale said that the gangs planned to storm State House, Parliament and Judiciary.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

The government has embarked on a Sh70 million plan to construct a marine and Coastal research centre at the Malindi Marine National Park.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Mung'aro had protested that the bodies had overstayed at the county facility.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 9 months ago

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Today, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi were arraigned before Kilifi Chief Magistrate Julius Nangea for allegedly obtaining Sh17m from Rita Nappo between August 30, 2018, and August 1, 2019.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 9 months ago

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is operated by Eco World groups, owned by the Watamu Marine Association.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 9 months ago

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Hundreds of families are stranded after floods marooned at least 11 villages in Tana Delta, Tana River county.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Two former Kilifi County Government officials are counting their losses after property worth millions of shillings was destroyed yesterday.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has welcomed the ongoing crackdown on illicit drugs and fake fertiliser in the country.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

Kilifi KFS conservator Elvis Fondo said they are using satellite images to monitor forests.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

Coast politicians engage in blame game over failure to address deadly addictions

The renewed war against drug barons has ignited a fierce debate at the Coast with MPs accusing each other of doing nothing to end the scourge.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Joackim Bwana 11 months ago

Coast politicians engage in blame game over failure to address deadly addictions

Uproar in coast over crackdown on mnazi wine traders

Kilifi leaders and traders said the palm wine, locally known as Mnazi, was not classified as an illicit liquor and that the crackdown by law enforcers was illegal.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Uproar in coast over crackdown on mnazi wine traders

Makenzi protests 191 charges, says they are oppressive

There was drama after Makenzie started to yell at the prison officers calling them devils who had violated his right to interact with other accused persons.

By Marion Kithi and Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Makenzi protests 191 charges, says they are oppressive

Drama in court as Paul Makenzi accuses police of mistreatment

There was drama at the Malindi law courts after controversial cult leader Paul Nthenge Makenzie protested the treatment he was being accorded.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Drama in court as Paul Makenzi accuses police of mistreatment

Mung'aro wants Shakahola victims bodies removed from Malindi morgue

Mung'aro said the bodies were delaying the implementation of county programmes.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Mung'aro wants Shakahola victims bodies removed from Malindi morgue

Azimio senators vow to reject Housing Bill

Senators Stewart Madzayo (Kilifi), Mohamed Faki (Mombasa) and Issa Juma (Kwale) vowed to vote against the Bill.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Azimio senators vow to reject Housing Bill

Assistant County Commissioner arrested for allegedly selling relief food

EACC claims that Boyana stole and sold 105 bags of rice and one bag of beans, valued at Sh550,200.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Assistant County Commissioner arrested for allegedly selling relief food

Raila says Judiciary could be compromised after President State House talks with CJ

Raila said the meeting between the Judiciary and the president should have been be at a neutral ground instead of the State House where the president resides.

By Patrick Beja and Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Raila says Judiciary could be compromised after President State House talks with CJ

Groups call for intervention as strange disease ravages villagers

For Jumwa Jefwa, the mysterious condition began as constant itching on her legs. Her legs are now completely deformed and she has been bedridden for 13 years.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Groups call for intervention as strange disease ravages villagers

Hustlers sue Ruto over empty poll pledges, demand Sh426b compensation

In the petition filed at the Malindi High Court on January 4, the hustlers claim that the Kenya Kwanza campaign narrative has turned out to be false.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Hustlers sue Ruto over empty poll pledges, demand Sh426b compensation

Nine more in court over Sh8.5b Utalii College project graft claims

This brings to 12 the number of persons charged in connection with the project after three others denied the charges last Friday.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Nine more in court over Sh8.5b Utalii College project graft claims

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