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DPP closes first Shakahola massacre case after 13 months

The DPP produced 76 witnesses, including 16 protected witnesses, among them 13 children subjected to torture by the cult inside Shakahola forest.

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Kilifi small-scale fishermen decry punitive fines

Small-scale fishermen in Kilifi have protested against new laws enacted by the national government, terming the proposed fines for those found flouting regulations on fishing gear punitive. 

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Court stops circulation of Jumwa vulgar audio

A court in Malindi has barred the circulation of a video and audio clip in which Kenya Roads Board (KRB) chairperson Aisha Jumwa is allegedly heard insulting a Malindi resident.

By 1 month ago

Kenya-UAE trade rises to Sh400 billion

The signing of seven MoUs in January by President William Ruto and UAE ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has cleared the path for more economic and investment opportunities.

By 2 months ago

Kilifi enhances road network for better connectivity

The Kilifi County government has started opening up and upgrading beach access roads as one way of boosting investor confidence in the area.

By 2 months ago

Tana residents face eviction as salt firm claim their 300-acre land

The villagers said the firm has also redirected seawater to villages, posing environmental and health hazards to the villagers.

By 3 months ago

Coast bikers donate pads to over 400 students at forgotten Malindi School

Bikers rode from Mombasa, Kilifi, and Malindi in style to a school adjacent to the Arabuko Sokoke forest to help not only the pupils but also the community members with food. 

By 3 months ago

Wahome says 33,000 title deeds lie uncollected at Malindi office

Lands CS Alice Wahome appealed to Kilifi residents to collect their title deeds, revealing that over 33,000 titles remain unclaimed in the area. 

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Lamu residents decry evictions as KDF demolishes homes on disputed land

Residents of the Kililana area in Lamu County, have accused the national government of grabbing and evicting them from their ancestral land to put up development projects.

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Court stops eviction of Italian woman from villa

An Italian national residing in Watamu, Kilifi County, has obtained court orders stopping her eviction from a multi-million villa in the area. 

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Disputes, water crisis stall Tana rice project

Protracted land legal battles and an inadequate water supply have stalled the expansion of the Tana River Food Security and Development Project in Tana River County.

By 4 months ago

Sh250 million chilli plant launched in Malindi to boost Coast farmers

Chilli farmers in Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu counties are expected to reap big following the commissioning of a Sh250 million processing plant in Malindi town.

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Education stakeholders commence research to improve current system

Stakeholders launch national push to fix education gaps through data-driven reform.

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Drought victims in Makueni, Tana River to benefit from Sh13 million project

This is due to prolonged drought, with chronic malnutrition among children under five years standing at 18.3 per cent in Tana River County and 17.6 per cent in Makueni County.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua, Kalonzo slam Kilifi nuclear plan, say tourism at risk

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that the opposition will move to court through advocate Ndegwa Njiiri to challenge the project.

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Stateless Waata tribe demand for recognition

Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo led elders and professionals from the stateless Waata tribe to call for recognition of the community as the country's newest tribe.

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Conservation groups oppose Lamu oil exploration

Conservationists have urged the government to halt plans to issue oil drilling licenses along the Indian Ocean, arguing that it will harm marine life and the ecosystem.

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Kibokoni squatters protest land grabbing, demand fresh adjudication

Squatters at the Kibokoni Baharini squatter settlement scheme in Sabaki ward, Magarini Sub County, Kilifi County have protested skewed adjudication of a 540 acre piece of land.

By 4 months ago

Activists protest delayed ruling on Lamu coal power project case

Environmental activists from Lamu County have protested the delayed ruling on the Sh200 billion proposed coal power plant project case in the area.

By 4 months ago

Initiative to create 150,000 jobs in aquaculture in six counties

Stakeholders in the blue economy have embarked on an initiative to empower the youth in the six counties in the country.

By 4 months ago

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DPP closes first Shakahola massacre case after 13 months

The DPP produced 76 witnesses, including 16 protected witnesses, among them 13 children subjected to torture by the cult inside Shakahola forest.

By 1 month ago

Kilifi small-scale fishermen decry punitive fines

Small-scale fishermen in Kilifi have protested against new laws enacted by the national government, terming the proposed fines for those found flouting regulations on fishing gear punitive. 

By 1 month ago

Court stops circulation of Jumwa vulgar audio

A court in Malindi has barred the circulation of a video and audio clip in which Kenya Roads Board (KRB) chairperson Aisha Jumwa is allegedly heard insulting a Malindi resident.

By 1 month ago

Kenya-UAE trade rises to Sh400 billion

The signing of seven MoUs in January by President William Ruto and UAE ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has cleared the path for more economic and investment opportunities.

By 2 months ago

Kilifi enhances road network for better connectivity

The Kilifi County government has started opening up and upgrading beach access roads as one way of boosting investor confidence in the area.

By 2 months ago

Tana residents face eviction as salt firm claim their 300-acre land

The villagers said the firm has also redirected seawater to villages, posing environmental and health hazards to the villagers.

By 3 months ago

Coast bikers donate pads to over 400 students at forgotten Malindi School

Bikers rode from Mombasa, Kilifi, and Malindi in style to a school adjacent to the Arabuko Sokoke forest to help not only the pupils but also the community members with food. 

By 3 months ago

Wahome says 33,000 title deeds lie uncollected at Malindi office

Lands CS Alice Wahome appealed to Kilifi residents to collect their title deeds, revealing that over 33,000 titles remain unclaimed in the area. 

By 3 months ago

Lamu residents decry evictions as KDF demolishes homes on disputed land

Residents of the Kililana area in Lamu County, have accused the national government of grabbing and evicting them from their ancestral land to put up development projects.

By 3 months ago

Court stops eviction of Italian woman from villa

An Italian national residing in Watamu, Kilifi County, has obtained court orders stopping her eviction from a multi-million villa in the area. 

By 3 months ago

Disputes, water crisis stall Tana rice project

Protracted land legal battles and an inadequate water supply have stalled the expansion of the Tana River Food Security and Development Project in Tana River County.

By 4 months ago

Sh250 million chilli plant launched in Malindi to boost Coast farmers

Chilli farmers in Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu counties are expected to reap big following the commissioning of a Sh250 million processing plant in Malindi town.

By 4 months ago

Education stakeholders commence research to improve current system

Stakeholders launch national push to fix education gaps through data-driven reform.

By 4 months ago

Drought victims in Makueni, Tana River to benefit from Sh13 million project

This is due to prolonged drought, with chronic malnutrition among children under five years standing at 18.3 per cent in Tana River County and 17.6 per cent in Makueni County.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua, Kalonzo slam Kilifi nuclear plan, say tourism at risk

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that the opposition will move to court through advocate Ndegwa Njiiri to challenge the project.

By 4 months ago

Stateless Waata tribe demand for recognition

Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo led elders and professionals from the stateless Waata tribe to call for recognition of the community as the country's newest tribe.

By 4 months ago

Conservation groups oppose Lamu oil exploration

Conservationists have urged the government to halt plans to issue oil drilling licenses along the Indian Ocean, arguing that it will harm marine life and the ecosystem.

By 4 months ago

Kibokoni squatters protest land grabbing, demand fresh adjudication

Squatters at the Kibokoni Baharini squatter settlement scheme in Sabaki ward, Magarini Sub County, Kilifi County have protested skewed adjudication of a 540 acre piece of land.

By 4 months ago

Activists protest delayed ruling on Lamu coal power project case

Environmental activists from Lamu County have protested the delayed ruling on the Sh200 billion proposed coal power plant project case in the area.

By 4 months ago

Initiative to create 150,000 jobs in aquaculture in six counties

Stakeholders in the blue economy have embarked on an initiative to empower the youth in the six counties in the country.

By 4 months ago