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Kilifi's Dr Krapf residence gets major facelift through Germany funding

Formerly known as Dr Krapf’s residence, the Rabai resource centre has a refreshed look and renewed focus on telling the culturally aesthetic story of Mijikenda to residents and visitors alike.

By Marion Kithi 8 hrs ago

Kilifi's Dr Krapf residence gets major facelift through Germany funding

Man appeals sale of Sh13 million family house by stepmother

By Joackim Bwana 2 days ago

PS Omollo: Shakahola operation to end soon

PS Omollo: Shakahola operation to end soon

By David Okwembah 3 days ago

Clerics criticise plan to privatise KPA services

Clerics criticise plan to privatise KPA services

By Patrick Beja 5 days ago

Coast leaders push for bigger stake in 2 ports

Nassir clarified that Coast leaders are not opposed to modernisation of the ports, but want to be part of the process to guarantee jobs for residents and a share of the revenue.

By Joackim Bwana 5 days ago

Coast leaders push for bigger stake in 2 ports

Kilifi parents blamed for increased teenage pregnancies

The latest report from the county health department says that 4,091 pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 18 were recorded in 2023 alone.

By Marion Kithi 5 days ago

Kilifi parents blamed for increased teenage pregnancies

Duo charged with killing mother's lover deny charges

Lawyer Muchangi Gichugu submitted that the two brothers hailed from a poor background and urged the court to grant them lenient bond terms.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 days ago

Duo charged with killing mother's lover deny charges

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

MCAs want the governor to implement EACC's advisory that declared the hiring of six extra advisors illegal.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 days ago

Taita Taveta MCAs accuse governor of ignoring EACC caution on advisors

Coast leaders push for bigger stake as State plans to modernise, expand ports

Leaders want President William Ruto's government to be clear on how residents of the region will benefit from the planned modernisation and expansion of ports of Mombasa and Lamu.

By Joackim Bwana 5 days ago

Coast leaders push for bigger stake as State plans to modernise, expand ports

Mombasa ready for El Nino rains, says Nassir

County chief Abdulswamad Nassir says they are working with the disaster preparedness team to mitigate the effects of the rains expected between this month and January next year.

By Philip Mwakio 5 days ago

Mombasa ready for El Nino rains, says Nassir

Early marriages and FGM still rife in Tana River County

Tana River Deputy Governor Mahad Loka stated that most parents are still encouraging retrogressive practices.

By Abdimalik Hajir 6 days ago

Early marriages and FGM still rife in Tana River County

Oxygen plant expensive to maintain, says report

Sh14 million oxygen plant at Taita Taveta hospital not operational three years on. County spending extra cash to purchase oxygen from British Oxygen Company.

By Joackim Bwana 7 days ago

Oxygen plant expensive to maintain, says report

Harrowing tales of a generation enslaved by hard drugs at the Coast

In their relentless pursuit of funds to finance the daily drug doses that keep them high, many of them become ensnared in a web of criminal activities.

By Patrick Beja 7 days ago

Harrowing tales of a generation enslaved by hard drugs at the Coast

Amid heroin scarcity, addicts get synthetic fix

In the wake of a growing synthetic drug epidemic, the Coast region finds itself grappling with a dire situation marked by fatalities, severe health complications, and shattered families.

By Patrick Beja 7 days ago

Amid heroin scarcity, addicts get synthetic fix

'Deadly prayers': Kilifi couple arrested after their two children die in suspected cult

The man and his wife are said to have failed to take their ailing children to hospital because their faith is against such, leading to their deaths.

By Marion Kithi 11 days ago

'Deadly prayers': Kilifi couple arrested after their two children die in suspected cult

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Taita Taveta county government holds conference next month to lure investors. Governor says they are endowed with huge natural resources that need to be exploited.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 11 days ago

Taita Taveta to showcase its vast investment options in trade fair

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Over 12,500 delegates are expected to attend Taita Taveta County’s inaugural investors conference, slated for next month.

By Bernard Sanga 12 days ago

Over 12,000 delegates expected at Taita Taveta trade fair

Sh.2.6b Shimoni fishing port to be completed next year

The facility encompasses a modern jetty measuring 75 metres by 30 metres with a causeway measuring 135 metres long and 7 metres wide.

By Philip Mwakio 12 days ago

Sh.2.6b Shimoni fishing port to be completed next year

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

Rising teen pregnancies in Taita Taveta raise concern, driven by high poverty levels exacerbated by drought. Organisations intervene through social justice campaigns and empowerment.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 15 days ago

How poverty, wildlife conflicts are driving teen pregnancies in Taita

Clerics lead Coast protests against Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the right of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission to register. NGO Coordinating Board refused to register the outfit 10 years ago.

By Joackim Bwana 16 days ago

Clerics lead Coast protests against Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling

Why MPs want Cuban doctors out of country

Committee asks the government not to renew the contracts of the Cubans and have them go back to their country so their positions are taken by Kenyans.

By Kelvin Karani 16 days ago

Why MPs want Cuban doctors out of country

Police yet to find owner of vehicle where Sh9.4 million bhang was found

Defence lawyer says the police have no evidence to link the duo to the bhang or the car where it was found.

By Joachim Bwana 16 days ago

Police yet to find owner of vehicle where Sh9.4 million bhang was found

Developer hands over Sh6b affordable houses to owners

GulfCap Real Estate became the first developer to deliver an affordable housing project since President Ruto launched it a year ago.

By Omondi Onyango 17 days ago

Developer hands over Sh6b affordable houses to owners

Joho regime rejected help to renovate Mombasa Stadium

Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho’s administration allegedly vetoed the National Government's plan to rehabilitate the stadium and seized the tartan track.

By Philip Mwakio 18 days ago

Joho regime rejected help to renovate Mombasa Stadium

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