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Maureen Ongala

Why elusive solution to teen pregnancy lies with offenders

An estimated 378,497 girls between the ages of 10-19 were found to be pregnant in health facilities in 2017.

By Godfrey Ombogo and Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Why elusive solution to teen pregnancy lies with offenders

Boy arrested in Kilifi for trying to rape 2 sisters

Boy arrested in Kilifi for trying to rape 2 sisters

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Incurable disease sets Kilifi family to fate

Incurable disease sets Kilifi family to fate

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Rape fugitive finally nabbed

Rape fugitive finally nabbed

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

MP calls for bigger CDF allocation

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

MP calls for bigger CDF allocation

Kilifi security team grills MP for his 'not yet uhuru' remarks

According to the team, Baya's speech was "incendiary and inciting" for suggesting that only ethnic Mijikenda, Swahili and Arabs should own land.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Kilifi security team grills MP for his 'not yet uhuru' remarks

100 stray fishermen rescued

More than 100 fishermen from Tanzania were rescued after their distressed boats drifted into Kenyan waters off the coast at Kilifi.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

100 stray fishermen rescued

Kilifi teachers seek help to end child abuse

Awareness programme to encourage pupils to report if they are abused by anyone.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Kilifi teachers seek help to end child abuse

Caring for broken teenagers has redefined motherhood for me

She recounts instances when she has reconsidered her options.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Caring for broken teenagers has redefined motherhood for me

ODM leaders clash over Ruto 2022 factional politics

Legislature says teams Kieleweke and Tangatanga dividing Coast residents.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

ODM leaders clash over Ruto 2022 factional politics

Governor Kingi now blasts Aisha Jumwa's conduct

Kingi said whatever happened at the burial of Mombasa deputy governor’s father was an embarrassment to coast leaders.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Governor Kingi now blasts Aisha Jumwa's conduct

Absentee parents, neglect of children blamed for moral breakdown

Kilifi County Director of Children Service George Migosi said parents are prioritising economic activities at the expense of parenting.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Absentee parents, neglect of children blamed for moral breakdown

Did Kilifi woman give birth to ‘fish’?

Jabiri who is her early 30s says she was not pregnant as doctors say her case was a molar pregnancy

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Did Kilifi woman give birth to ‘fish’?

Addicts protest transfer of rehab

Many say they cannot afford to travel long distances for treatment.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Addicts protest transfer of rehab

Officials arraigned in Sh27m loss probe

EACC officers detained the two last week as part of investigation into the alleged loss of millions of shillings meant for a water project in Magari.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Officials arraigned in Sh27m loss probe

Religious leaders call for stiffer action on graft

The leaders said they will form a team of social auditors to help the community understand how their resources have been spent.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Religious leaders call for stiffer action on graft

Deputy head teacher charged with sexually abusing six pupils

Former Deputy Head Teacher of Muungano Primary School in Katendewa village, Bamba Location, Ganze Sub County.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Deputy head teacher charged with sexually abusing six pupils

Suspect in Pwani University lover's stabbing locked up

Chepkemoi was stabbed with a knife in the neck, breast and back after the pair apparently argued over their child.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Suspect in Pwani University lover's stabbing locked up

Another female student stabbed

Pwani University student's former boyfriend arrested after she is found sprawled on floor with stab wounds to the neck, breast and back.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Another female student stabbed

Another student stabbed by boyfriend

Chepkemoi, a Third Year student studying Public Health, was rescued by her neighbours

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Another student stabbed by boyfriend

"Parenting an addict is the worst experience," says mother of heroine user

The near death experience was a turning point. Bakari registered at the Mewa Drug treatment centre and started his recovery journey.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

"Parenting an addict is the worst experience," says mother of heroine user

Kilifi MCAs claim they are living in fear after approving casuals' sacking

Public Service Board denies hiring new temporary workers

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Kilifi MCAs claim they are living in fear after approving casuals' sacking

Kilifi ward reps blamed for casual workers' sackings

Hundreds of youth carrying anti-county government placards held a six hour protest in Malindi town.

By Maureen Ongala and Nehemiah Okwembah 5 years ago

Kilifi ward reps blamed for casual workers' sackings

Locals call for action after shooting of teenager

The officer allegedly shot the boy while on patrol at Bambam area on Kaloleni-Mazeras road.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Locals call for action after shooting of teenager

Villagers appeal for relief food and water

The residents said even the most reliable water sources in the area had dried up.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Villagers appeal for relief food and water

TB patients troop to sorcerers, pastors for fear of being under a spell

Before Patrick Mbaji (pictured)was diagnosed with TB in 2010, he experienced chest pains and fatigue.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

TB patients troop to sorcerers, pastors for fear of being under a spell

165,800 people face starvation in Coast

Coast region has over 165,800 people severely affected by drought.

By Philip Mwakio and Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

165,800 people face starvation in Coast

Men silently suffering abuse in marriage

Judith Uchi, chairlady of Ganze Sauti ya Wanawake, an organisation that addresses gender issues, said most men are abused and end up commiting suicide

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Men silently suffering abuse in marriage

Pilot of ill-fated Ethiopian plane was Kenyan born, mother from Mombasa

Getachew was born of a Kenyan mother, Dr Rayan Shapi, of Mombasa

By Philip Mwakio and Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Pilot of ill-fated Ethiopian plane was Kenyan born, mother from Mombasa

Tackle men and not a woman, DP tells ODM boss

Ruto scaled up his onslaught on Raila Odinga, mocking ODM’s decision to kick out Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and promising to help her in the fight.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Tackle men and not a woman, DP tells ODM boss

County losing war on teenage pregnancies as cases increase

Poverty has been blamed for the pregnancies as most families turn a blind eye when their daughters exchange sex for money.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

County losing war on teenage pregnancies as cases increase

Stop killing us, say elderly men living at the mercy of armed lynch mob

Young people have been accused of taking advantage of the witchcraft narrative to kill the elderly and take over their land.

By Maureen Ongala and Patrick Beja 5 years ago

Stop killing us, say elderly men living at the mercy of armed lynch mob

Police storm burial, arrest pastor, children and mourners

Among those arrested was the pastor, women and children attending the funeral ceremony.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Police storm burial, arrest pastor, children and mourners

Scores of mourners arrested as police storm village burial

Scores of mourners arrested as police storm village burial

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Scores of mourners arrested as police storm village burial

Villagers clash with truckers over dust

The residents had given quarry owners and transport companies operating locally 14 days to address the issue.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Villagers clash with truckers over dust

Parents warned on class slots

Parents who do not take their children to school risk being arrested and charged in court.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Parents warned on class slots

Disabled, youth and women get interest-free loans in Kilifi

One percent of the Kilifi County budget will go towards the fund.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Disabled, youth and women get interest-free loans in Kilifi

County director collapses in toilet, dies

His colleagues say they do not know how long he took collapsed in the toilet

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

County director collapses in toilet, dies

Head in a spot over Form One admission

A 16-year-old girl has accused a school principal of denying her Form One admission.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Head in a spot over Form One admission

Authority spends Sh2.4 billion to connect remote villages

A team of top officials from CA and board members of USF has toured some of the sites which benefited from the new services.

By Patrick Beja and Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Authority spends Sh2.4 billion to connect remote villages

More suspects arrested in chief, police attack

Two men were arrested in connection with an attack on security officials last Friday.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

More suspects arrested in chief, police attack

Kilifi South MP gives the elderly special New Year's treatment

A luncheon was later held, after which the elders were each given Sh200.

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

Kilifi South MP gives the elderly special New Year's treatment

A Kilifi sea rescue team in new approach to combat drowning

Rescuers’ bid to curb drowning

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

A Kilifi sea rescue team in new approach to combat drowning

MPs clash over support for Ruto's 2022 bid

Kilifi South and North MPs clash over support for Senator Moi and DP Ruto

By Maureen Ongala 5 years ago

MPs clash over support for Ruto's 2022 bid

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