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Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead
Heavy rainfall experienced in most parts of the country in the last 24 hours has left two children dead.
By Tobias Chanji 1 month ago
Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead
Two KU students, driver killed in Kibwezi road crash
Three Kenyatta University students killed, others injured after bus they were travelling in lost control in Kibwezi on Mombasa-Nairobi highway, Deputy County Commissioner Tonui confirms.
By Tobias Chanji 1 month ago
Two KU students, driver killed in Kibwezi road crash
KMTC student accused of killing her baby to be arraigned on Thursday
A student at the KMTC Makindu Campus accused of killing her newborn baby will know her fate on Thursday when she is presented before the Makindu Law Courts in Makueni County.  
By Tobias Chanji 2 months ago
KMTC student accused of killing her baby to be arraigned on Thursday
Wavinya to pay Sh4.2m to former CEC for unfair dismissal
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to pay Sh4.2 million to a former county executive over unfair dismissal
By Tobias Chanji 3 months ago
Wavinya to pay Sh4.2m to former CEC for unfair dismissal
Eight killed in grisly Makueni road crash
Eight people killed in a road accident involving a bus and a PSV at Konza area on Nairobi-Mombasa highway, Mukaa Sub-County Police Commander Hussein Abduba confirms.
By Tobias Chanji 4 months ago
Eight killed in grisly Makueni road crash
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I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto Mutuse reveals
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, has revealed how he played his political cards during the 2022 General Election with the blessings of President William Ruto.
By Tobias Chanji 4 months ago
I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto  Mutuse reveals
Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead
Heavy rainfall experienced in most parts of the country in the last 24 hours has left two children dead.
By Tobias Chanji 1 month ago
Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead
Two KU students, driver killed in Kibwezi road crash
Three Kenyatta University students killed, others injured after bus they were travelling in lost control in Kibwezi on Mombasa-Nairobi highway, Deputy County Commissioner Tonui confirms.
By Tobias Chanji 1 month ago
Two KU students, driver killed in Kibwezi road crash
KMTC student accused of killing her baby to be arraigned on Thursday
A student at the KMTC Makindu Campus accused of killing her newborn baby will know her fate on Thursday when she is presented before the Makindu Law Courts in Makueni County.  
By Tobias Chanji 2 months ago
KMTC student accused of killing her baby to be arraigned on Thursday
Wavinya to pay Sh4.2m to former CEC for unfair dismissal
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to pay Sh4.2 million to a former county executive over unfair dismissal
By Tobias Chanji 3 months ago
Wavinya to pay Sh4.2m to former CEC for unfair dismissal
Eight killed in grisly Makueni road crash
Eight people killed in a road accident involving a bus and a PSV at Konza area on Nairobi-Mombasa highway, Mukaa Sub-County Police Commander Hussein Abduba confirms.
By Tobias Chanji 4 months ago
Eight killed in grisly Makueni road crash
Premium
I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto Mutuse reveals
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, has revealed how he played his political cards during the 2022 General Election with the blessings of President William Ruto.
By Tobias Chanji 4 months ago
I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto  Mutuse reveals
Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead
Heavy rainfall experienced in most parts of the country in the last 24 hours has left two children dead.
By Tobias Chanji 1 month ago
Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead
Two KU students, driver killed in Kibwezi road crash
Three Kenyatta University students killed, others injured after bus they were travelling in lost control in Kibwezi on Mombasa-Nairobi highway, Deputy County Commissioner Tonui confirms.
By Tobias Chanji 1 month ago
Two KU students, driver killed in Kibwezi road crash
KMTC student accused of killing her baby to be arraigned on Thursday
A student at the KMTC Makindu Campus accused of killing her newborn baby will know her fate on Thursday when she is presented before the Makindu Law Courts in Makueni County.  
By Tobias Chanji 2 months ago
KMTC student accused of killing her baby to be arraigned on Thursday
Wavinya to pay Sh4.2m to former CEC for unfair dismissal
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to pay Sh4.2 million to a former county executive over unfair dismissal
By Tobias Chanji 3 months ago
Wavinya to pay Sh4.2m to former CEC for unfair dismissal
Eight killed in grisly Makueni road crash
Eight people killed in a road accident involving a bus and a PSV at Konza area on Nairobi-Mombasa highway, Mukaa Sub-County Police Commander Hussein Abduba confirms.
By Tobias Chanji 4 months ago
Eight killed in grisly Makueni road crash
Premium
I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto Mutuse reveals
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, has revealed how he played his political cards during the 2022 General Election with the blessings of President William Ruto.
By Tobias Chanji 4 months ago
I fooled Azimio, worked with Ruto  Mutuse reveals
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Kwale’s hot springs are nature’s wonder for locals and visitors
Kwale County is endowed with many attractions and historical sites that people usually marvel at.
By Tobias Chanji 4 years ago
Kwale’s hot springs are nature’s wonder for locals and visitors
Kwale’s Bora bora park, a hidden gem
There is also another gem, a wildlife paradise just beside the beach offering an all-inclusive package for adventure and fun lovers.
By Tobias Chanji 5 years ago
Kwale’s Bora bora park, a hidden gem
Joho: Why I would be ODM presidential candidate
Joho insists that he is making serious preparations for the presidential election adding that he is currently consolidating his Coast base.
By Tobias Chanji 5 years ago
Joho: Why I would be ODM presidential candidate
War on drugs sets sights on big guns, banks on new law
Nacada CEO Victor Okioma notes that more than 250 people are currently undergoing harm reduction treatment.
By Tobias Chanji 5 years ago
War on drugs sets sights on big guns, banks on new law
Many cemeteries but no space to bury loved ones
If so, is Mombasa County ready to bury its loved ones in a dignified way?
By Tobias Chanji 5 years ago
Many cemeteries but no space to bury loved ones
Two Malindi hotels risk auction over workers’ dues
Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union (Khawu) has threatened to auction the assets of two Malindi hotels if they do not pay their former staff
By Tobias Chanji 7 years ago
Two Malindi hotels risk auction over workers’ dues
Blow to Mvurya as Jubilee loses seat
Salim Mvurya, who campaigned vigorously for his party’s candidate, will now have a minority in the county assembly.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Blow to Mvurya as Jubilee loses seat
Two people including a politician shot dead in Ukunda
Two people including a politician were yesterday night shot dead by unknown assailants at Kilolapwa village in Ukunda Town of Kwale County
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Two people including a politician shot dead in Ukunda
Ruto assures Coast region of State resources
Deputy President William Ruto has said the Jubilee government will distribute resources fairly, including to regions that did not vote for it.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Ruto assures Coast region of State resources
Ward reps pass motion to ban the sale and use of 'muguka'
Muguka is a stimulant crop mainly grown in Embu County. It is believed to be more potent than miraa, which is popular in Meru County.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Ward reps pass motion to ban the sale and use of 'muguka'
Shock as schools lift lid on mass failure
Schools in Kwale still experience low Form One admission despite government campaign. Best candidates in two public schools score D+
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Shock as schools lift lid on mass failure
Mystery accident witness jailed for impersonating military officer
A man who shot to the limelight for appearing at accident scenes to give witness accounts has been jailed for impersonating a military officer.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
 Mystery accident witness jailed for impersonating military officer
Imposter ‘eye witness’ jailed in Kwale
Court sentences Dennis Ngengi to one and a half years in prison for impersonation; he claimed to witness two major accidents last year
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Imposter ‘eye witness’ jailed in Kwale
Not yet Uhuru for ethnic Makonde
Though finally recognised as Kenya's 43rd tribe last year, none of them owns any land, majority still work as servants amid debilitating poverty and i
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
 Not yet Uhuru for ethnic Makonde
Online fraudsters fleece holiday makers in Kwale
One victim made her reservations, paid a down payment of Sh19,000 and invoices and receipts were sent to her via email
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Online fraudsters fleece holiday makers in Kwale
Kwale Chief Magistrate kidnapped by knife wielding attacker at supermarket
The Judiciary in Kwale was still in shock yesterday following the brazen kidnapping of a magistrate outside supermarket
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Kwale Chief Magistrate kidnapped by knife wielding attacker at supermarket
ODM MP regrets campaigning for NASA
Msambweni MP Suleiman Dori of ODM has said he regrets campaigning for the National Super Alliance in the 2017 elections
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
ODM MP regrets campaigning for NASA
County passes People's Assembly bill
The county assembly has adopted a bill by the National Super Alliance (NASA) proposing to establish a people's assembly.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
County passes People's Assembly bill
Sh16b set aside for fisheries
The Government has pledged Sh16 billion to improve fisheries through aquaculture in Kwale and other parts of the coastal strip.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Sh16b set aside for fisheries
Respect Raila, leaders tell DP Ruto
Local NASA legislators have accused Deputy President William Ruto of disrespecting their leader Raila Odinga.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Respect Raila, leaders tell DP Ruto
'Pain relief' centre for heroin addicts opened
Kwale is the third county after Kilifi and Mombasa to open a methadone centre to cater for almost 4,500 heroin addicts.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
'Pain relief' centre for heroin addicts opened
Raila ally eyes speaker position
The race to be the next county assembly speaker has begun to take shape, with an ally of NASA leader Raila Odinga declaring his interest in the seat.
By Tobias Chanji 8 years ago
Raila ally eyes speaker position
Matiangi faults government over fuel hike
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By Kiprono Kurgat
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