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Nehemiah Okwembah

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.

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

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.

Uproar in coast over crackdown on mnazi wine traders

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.

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.

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.

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 2 months ago

Assistant County Commissioner arrested for allegedly selling relief food

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 months ago

Nakhumicha promises to fine-tune heath laws

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 4 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

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

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 9 months ago

Journalists covering Shakahola massacre get psychosocial counselling

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.

Uproar in coast over crackdown on mnazi wine traders

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.

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.

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.

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 2 months ago

Assistant County Commissioner arrested for allegedly selling relief food

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 months ago

Nakhumicha promises to fine-tune heath laws

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 4 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

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

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 9 months ago

Journalists covering Shakahola massacre get psychosocial counselling

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.

Uproar in coast over crackdown on mnazi wine traders

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.

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.

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.

Azimio senators vow to reject Housing Bill

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