Detectives looking for German after girlfriend found dead
Detectives are searching for a German man after his girlfriend’s body was found wrapped with a bedsheet and stashed under a bed in Kilifi.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 2 years ago
Detectives looking for German after girlfriend found dead
Murder suspect escapes from Mombasa court
Ngalaa Chuphi alias Hassan Ronald duped police officers that he had a runny stomach and needed to visit a toilet.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 2 years ago
Murder suspect escapes from Mombasa court
Businessman and politicians in fight over club operations in Likoni
There was a confrontation between a businessman and local politicians in Likoni over Bidi Badu Club.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 2 years ago
Businessman and politicians in fight over club operations in Likoni
10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks
A gang slashed 10 people, sexually harassed women and robbed traders and locals of cash and other valuables during a raid in Mombasa's Bamburi.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 2 years ago
10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks
Seven injured as knife-wielding gang attack locals in Kisauni
Nyali police boss says operation underway at Stage ya Paka near Bamburi to flush out suspects
By Weldon Kipkemoi 2 years ago
Seven injured as knife-wielding gang attack locals in Kisauni
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Operation to tame Coast gangs begins
Most criminal groups have political support, which makes them difficult to eliminate as the country heads to elections.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 2 years ago
Operation to tame Coast gangs begins
Families search for kin taken away by armed men
The families reported that a heavily armed group of 20 men arrived in the area in several cars and cordoned off the premises.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Families search for kin taken away by armed men
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Kenya Power on the spot after woman is electrocuted
Ms Mgeni Mohammed, who was returning home after seeing off a friend when a loose electricity pole fell, died on the spot.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Kenya Power on the spot after woman is electrocuted
Three dead in brazen night shooting in Changamwe
The assailant is said to have been trailing the Auris in what detectives believe is a deal gone sour.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Three dead in brazen night shooting in Changamwe
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Police pursue killer gang linked to Likoni attacks
The latest incident has also been condemned by religious leaders, who now want residents protected.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Police pursue killer gang linked to Likoni attacks
Standard Four pupil and one woman killed in Kisauni quarry
Samiha had accompanied her mother, a smallscale sand seller, who had gone to pick sand from the quarry when it caved in at around 7am.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Standard Four pupil and one woman killed in Kisauni quarry
Man commits suicide few minutes after accident
Eyewitnesses said the deceased bought a rope from a nearby shop.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Man commits suicide few minutes after accident
Gang banned years ago returns to Likoni bridge
A spot check by The Standard shows the gang issues receipts for the illegal levies every day.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Gang banned years ago returns to Likoni bridge
Mombasa club shut for defying curfew
The restaurant, which was previously located in Diani town, Kwale County, has been at loggerheads with residents since it moved to its new location.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Mombasa club shut for defying curfew
Likoni ferry commuters ordered to use new bridge
Chaos is anticipated at the Likoni Channel today after the Kenya Ferry Service (KFS) announced that all pedestrians will have to use the bridge
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Likoni ferry commuters ordered to use new bridge
Tanzanian woman rescued after jumping into sea in suicide attempt
The mother of three blamed her husband saying he has been mistreating her for quite some time and she had no need to live
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Tanzanian woman rescued after jumping into sea in suicide attempt
Man gets orders to exhume body of daughter in US
The woman’s family cast doubt on the first autopsy conducted by the Tarrant County Medical Examiners office
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Man gets orders to exhume body of daughter in US
Al Shabaab still major threat to Kenya, says US General
The attack on Manda Bay airfield camp last year claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Al Shabaab still major threat to Kenya, says US General
Police probe death of trader in girlfriend’s house
Woman tells police that the deceased developed chest pain before collapsing
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Police probe death of trader in girlfriend’s house
Safety concerns raised after tourist bus plunges in ocean
Salim Omar said he lost control of the 35-seater bus while boarding MV Jambo from the mainland side of the channel.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Safety concerns raised after tourist bus plunges in ocean
One schoolboy killed, four escape crocodile attack in Kwale
The reptile tore into his body before it drugged him to the deep waters.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
One schoolboy killed, four escape crocodile attack in Kwale
Doctor under probe for leasing out licence
Ochieng’ pleaded guilty to charges of operating an illegal pharmacy and being in possession of ecstasy tablets–an illegal, synthetic drug.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Doctor under probe for leasing out licence
Boy saved, mother dies as car plunges in ocean
Urban police boss Eliud Monari said the boy was admitted to Coast Provincial General Hospital and is in stable condition.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Boy saved, mother dies as car plunges in ocean
Eight held for filming police station
Muriithi said the suspects are currently being interrogated to establish their mission.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Eight held for filming police station
One killed, three injured after gang of 50 attack residents of Kisauni
All the victims of the attacks are Ugandans who have lived in Mombasa for years doing menial jobs. Police say they were also involved in gambling.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
One killed, three injured after gang of 50 attack residents of Kisauni
Police raid a 'church' nab 201 suspected MRC members
MRC secretary-general says the arrested are moles working with the government to derail registered MRC members’ agenda.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Police raid a 'church' nab 201 suspected MRC members
Officers on the spot over death of suspect in police custody
In March, a boda boda rider died after getting arrested for not wearing a mask by officers from same station.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Officers on the spot over death of suspect in police custody
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Coast drug addicts turn to Ecstasy
The report also indicates since March this year, more than 300 illegal narcotics traders have been arrested.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Coast drug addicts turn to Ecstasy
Decent burial for man after Covid-19 mistake
According to reference note wrote by Pandya to CGH an official depicted the deceased as infected with Covid-19.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Decent burial for man after Covid-19 mistake
Three riding on a motorcycle crushed to death in Kwale
The driver of the lorry crushed the three victims, killing them on the spot.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Three riding on a motorcycle crushed to death in Kwale
State, residents reach deal on Dongo Kundu
The affected families reached a deal with State officials after a meeting held in Likoni signaling the kickoff of the project
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
State, residents reach deal on Dongo Kundu
Two people killed after quarry collapses in Kwale
The police and Red Cross officials responded and are trying to retrieve the bodies of the two.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Two people killed after quarry collapses in Kwale
Two drown in Indian Ocean boat accident
The two were identified as Santhosh Pappy, 44, a foreigner from South East Asia and Johness Otieno, 35.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Two drown in Indian Ocean boat accident
Kwale: Anxiety as WW1 shells found in pit latrine
Some experts suspect the ordnance was German made but officials have not confirmed.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Kwale: Anxiety as WW1 shells found in pit latrine
We want our ancestral land, say 100 families
They say it has been their home for more than 100 years, but was now being grabbed by powerful individuals
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
We want our ancestral land, say 100 families
Kwale police gun down suspected terrorist in house raid
Matuga police boss Francis Nguli said the suspect was being sought over terror-related and criminal activities that have been reported in the county.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Kwale police gun down suspected terrorist in house raid
Mystery of missing four deepens as kin cry foul
Police deny any role in the disappearance of the four who were abducted from their homes a week ago
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Mystery of missing four deepens as kin cry foul
Ex-MP skips former husband’s burial
She called for unity and urged the extended family to stand with them.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Ex-MP skips former husband’s burial
KPLC staff face sack over mother, son electrocuted to death in Kwale
Mwaka Dziwe,34, and her three-month-old baby Rashid Juma died on the spot at Bowa area.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
KPLC staff face sack over mother, son electrocuted to death in Kwale
Wildfires invade Tsavo, wipe out millions of vegetation
The incident comes as concerns are being raised over the reoccurrence of fire outbreaks which continue to ravage the largest ecosystem in the country.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Wildfires invade Tsavo, wipe out millions of vegetation
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