×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Locals urged to shun witchcraft if they want Taita Taveta to develop

Scores of people have been killed in the Coast region on suspicion that they were practicing witchcraft, with Taita Taveta and Kilifi counties the most affected. [File, Standard]

The community's beliefs in outdated cultural practices has been sited as one of the factors leading to underdevelopment in the county.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Football
Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death
Sports
Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener
Sports
MMUST target first Kenya Cup win in crucial clash against Impala
Sports
Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations