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Kilifi celebrates regeneration of 10 acres of land at Kivikoni Eco Festivals

The festival united Kenya’s environmental movement and local Coastal Region communities in a celebration of nature through dance, music, art.

By Joackim Bwana 2024-12-20 11:00:00

Kilifi celebrates regeneration of 10 acres of land at Kivikoni Eco Festivals

Igad in fresh push to combat rise of transnational organised crime

By Patrick Beja 2024-12-19 10:31:40

Modernising Kenya Navy key to national security, says Ruto

President William Ruto has reiterated his government’s commitment to ensure the Kenya Defence Forces and in particular the Kenya Navy, is modernised to continue discharging its duties effectively.

By Philip Mwakio 2024-12-15 06:00:00

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

The progress in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been hampered by lack of resources.

By Patrick Beja 2024-12-13 19:31:10

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

Rice mill completion sows seeds of joy for farmers

Governor Andrew Mwadime has announced that the construction of the multi-million shilling rice milling value-addition plant is complete and will be commissioned soon.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2024-12-13 19:21:11

Rice mill completion sows seeds of joy for farmers

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

A Liberian-flagged ship has been detained at the Port of Mombasa following a warrant of arrest issued by the High Court.

By Willis Oketch 2024-12-12 16:17:55

Liberian-flagged ship detained in Mombasa over unpaid debt

How child's illness inspired woman to fight for lead poisoning victims

The state had unlimited resources, but Phyllis Omido, an environmental activist, was driven by love and a dream of justice for her children, and other victims of lead poison.

By Bernard Sanga 2024-12-08 17:30:00

How child's illness inspired woman to fight for lead poisoning victims

Mombasa's lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

The residents of Owino Uhuru village lived near Metal Refinery, a lead-acid battery recycling factory that emitted toxic waste which resulted in more than 20 deaths.

By Patrick Beja And Nancy Gitonga 2024-12-07 20:40:00

Mombasa's lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

Supreme Court gives hope to Owino-Uhuru residents in pollution case

Supreme Court has handed residents of Owino-Uhuru slum a reprieve by sending the case for retrial on damages, after earlier awarding them Sh1.3 billion for environmental pollution.

By David Njaaga 2024-12-06 12:24:29

Supreme Court gives hope to Owino-Uhuru residents in pollution case

Why there is rampant water shortage in Kilifi, Mung'aro explains

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro said the county has invested heavily in water infrastructure through partnerships and donations from non-governmental bodies like the World Bank.

By Winfrey Owino 2024-12-06 07:39:33

Why there is rampant water shortage in Kilifi, Mung'aro explains

Kilifi to host 200 industries by 2025, Ruto announces

President Ruto announces Kilifi County to host 200 industries at Vipingo Free Trade Zone; move expected to create 50,000 jobs and boost regional economy.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-12-05 14:22:35

Kilifi to host 200 industries by 2025, Ruto announces

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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 2024-12-03 13:30:00