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Nehemiah Okwembah

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

It is a relief for former Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala after the anti-corruption court terminated the Sh3.4 billion corruption case against him and 16 others.

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

By 2 months ago

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

By 2 months ago

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

By 2 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

Duale said that the gangs planned to storm State House, Parliament and Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

The government has embarked on a Sh70 million plan to construct a marine and Coastal research centre at the Malindi Marine National Park.

By 2 months ago

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Mung'aro had protested that the bodies had overstayed at the county facility.

By 4 months ago

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Today, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi were arraigned before Kilifi Chief Magistrate Julius Nangea for allegedly obtaining Sh17m from Rita Nappo between August 30, 2018, and August 1, 2019.

By 4 months ago

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is operated by Eco World groups, owned by the Watamu Marine Association.

By 4 months ago

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

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.

By 5 months ago

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Two former Kilifi County Government officials are counting their losses after property worth millions of shillings was destroyed yesterday.

By 5 months ago

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has welcomed the ongoing crackdown on illicit drugs and fake fertiliser in the country.

By 5 months ago

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

Kilifi KFS conservator Elvis Fondo said they are using satellite images to monitor forests.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 months ago

Paul Makenzi jailed for one year for operating studio without valid license

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

Duale said that the gangs planned to storm State House, Parliament and Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

The government has embarked on a Sh70 million plan to construct a marine and Coastal research centre at the Malindi Marine National Park.

By 2 months ago

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Mung'aro had protested that the bodies had overstayed at the county facility.

By 4 months ago

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Today, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi were arraigned before Kilifi Chief Magistrate Julius Nangea for allegedly obtaining Sh17m from Rita Nappo between August 30, 2018, and August 1, 2019.

By 4 months ago

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is operated by Eco World groups, owned by the Watamu Marine Association.

By 4 months ago

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

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.

By 5 months ago

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Two former Kilifi County Government officials are counting their losses after property worth millions of shillings was destroyed yesterday.

By 5 months ago

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has welcomed the ongoing crackdown on illicit drugs and fake fertiliser in the country.

By 5 months ago

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

Kilifi KFS conservator Elvis Fondo said they are using satellite images to monitor forests.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 months ago

Paul Makenzi jailed for one year for operating studio without valid license

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