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Nehemiah Okwembah

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 2 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

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

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

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

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

Groups embrace mangrove restoration after getting funding

The Sita Umoja Creek Self-Help group received Sh4.9 million and set up a mangrove tree nursery that has yielded at least 78,000 seedlings in six months.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Groups embrace mangrove restoration after getting funding

Nakhumicha promises to fine-tune heath laws

The CS said she will use the time the case is going on to re-look at the three laws to fine-tune them and do away with grey areas.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Nakhumicha promises to fine-tune heath laws

Two missing MPs, 18 lost in floodwaters rescued

Two MPs from Tana River County who went missing on Saturday while on a rescue mission in the marooned areas have been found alive.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Hassan Barisa 11 months ago

Two missing MPs, 18 lost in floodwaters rescued

Paul Makenzi jailed for one year for operating studio without valid license

Court sentences Paul Makenzi to 12 months in jail for operating a film studio and producing films without a valid license; offence committed in 2019.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Paul Makenzi jailed for one year for operating studio without valid license

Kilifi Governor Mung'aro seeking Sh930m for El Nino

The county chief is calling on well-wishers and development partners to help raise the funds ahead of the expected heavy rains.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Kilifi Governor Mung'aro seeking Sh930m for El Nino

It took 38 years, Sh140m to translate Bible in Pokomo

The Pokomo community in Tana River county is celebrating a significant milestone with the official dedication of a Bible translated into their dialect.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

It took 38 years, Sh140m to translate Bible in Pokomo

Embrace crusades as part of self-regulation, Koskei tells churches

Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called on mainstream churches to reinitiate Christian fellowships and crusades as a way of regulating the church.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Embrace crusades as part of self-regulation, Koskei tells churches

Refurbished Vasco Da Gama pillar brings life to Malindi

Visitors in Malindi have the advantage of using one ticket to access four national monuments that are part of the Malindi Tourist Circuit.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Refurbished Vasco Da Gama pillar brings life to Malindi

Pemba tribe destroys fake IDs after receiving official papers

The Pemba are from Pemba Island in Zanzibar who claim they came to Kenya before World War 2. They are predominantly fishermen and rice farmers who moved freely for trade.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Pemba tribe destroys fake IDs after receiving official papers

Governor Mung'aro reshuffles cabinet to tame corruption, boost service delivery

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has reshuffled the transition cabinet amid complaints of poor services and corruption in some of the county's departments.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Governor Mung'aro reshuffles cabinet to tame corruption, boost service delivery

Two unborn babies raise Shakahola deaths to 427

The death toll in the Shakahola massacre increased to 427 after foetuses were discovered in two women who were pregnant.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Marion Kithi 1 year ago

Two unborn babies raise Shakahola deaths to 427

Journalists covering Shakahola massacre get psychosocial counselling

Kenya Red Cross said the programme is meant to help the scribes cope with the effects of viewing dead bodies.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Journalists covering Shakahola massacre get psychosocial counselling

Mung'aro unveils plan to double Kilifi revenue to Sh2.5b

Governor Gideon Mung'aro said the county will revamp its inspectorate department to monitor revenue collection and seal revenue leakages.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Mung'aro unveils plan to double Kilifi revenue to Sh2.5b

Uproar over allocation of riparian land along Indian Ocean

Residents have vowed to protect the riparian land along the shore of the Indian Ocean in Malindi from being invaded by private developers.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Uproar over allocation of riparian land along Indian Ocean

Harrowing tales from families over Shakahola massacre

Brave woman who escaped with her five children fears her husband died in the forest. Katana Mwakwaya, 43, does not know the whereabouts of his wife and three children.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Harrowing tales from families over Shakahola massacre

Shakahola massacre: Rescued man dies as counsellors struggle

Officials at Malindi Sub County Hospital say most of the victims are in a very sorry state of health, with severe starvation leading to failure of some body organs.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Shakahola massacre: Rescued man dies as counsellors struggle

Senate seeks more officers for rescue team at Shakahola

The committee led by Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana visited the scene where 237 bodies of people believed to have starved to death to meet their creator were exhumed.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Senate seeks more officers for rescue team at Shakahola

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