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Nehemiah Okwembah

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.

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

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

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

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

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

By 2 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

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 2 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

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 3 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 7 months ago

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

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

By 2 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

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 2 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

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 3 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 7 months ago

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

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.

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.

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

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