Malaria hospitalisation among children in Kilifi fall to near zero, research reveals.

Children's malaria hospitalisation in Kilifi has dropped to near-zero in the last three decades, a study published by a Malaria Journal last month has revealed.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

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Kaya elders and political leaders oppose rebranding of Chenda Chenda festival

Kaya elders and a section of political leaders in Kilifi have opposed the postponement and proposed rebranding of the Chenda Chenda festival.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

Over 80,000 Kilifi families face possible displacement as El Nino rains loom

More than 80,000 families in Kilifi face possible displacement from anticipated heavy El Niño rains, prompting authorities to strengthen early-warning, evacuation and emergency preparedness measures.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

Kilifi woman hacked to death over witchcraft allegations

A 67-year-old woman was hacked to death by unknown assailants in her compound in Malindi, Kilifi County, who accused her of allegedly practicing witchcraft.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

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Families seek answers over missing kin

According to the families, their relatives were initially arrested by police on allegations of being members of criminal gangs and taken to court but were acquitted for lack of evidence.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

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Kingi: UDA won't field Kilifi governor candidate, backs Mung'aro

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has said that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will not field a candidate for Kilifi governor seat in the 2027 General Election.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

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Police exhume body of an elderly woman behind her house

Ziporah Wilmote went missing a month ago, prompting her family to report the matter to the police.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

Full plates, empty nutrients: Kilifi children battle hidden hunger

Linda, a one-year-old baby, suffers from moderate malnutrition and is on her journey to recovery.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Italian investors accuse DCI of taking sides in fraud case

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have been accused of taking sides in the multimillion-dollar land disputes between Italian investors in Watamu, Kilifi County.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Former ODM chairperson Teddy Mwambire joins the People's Movement Party

Immediate former Kilifi County ODM chairman Teddy Mwambire has defected to the People’s Renaissance Movement party (PRM).

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Two women face 10 years in jail for trafficking 56kg cannabis

A court has ordered two women to pay a fine of Sh30 million each or serve 10 years in prison for trafficking 56 kilograms of cannabis in Kilifi County.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Aisha Jumwa to get senior post in Wiper after UDA exit

Once a Gender CS in Ruto’s government, Jumwa says her time in the cold has ignited her resolve to lead a pushback against his administration.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

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Over 400 locals face eviction from their land in Kilifi

Over 400 locals in Kulesa village in Adu Ward, Magarini sub-county in Kilifi, are under threat of eviction from a  dispute over a 20,000-acre tract of land.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Teacher jailed for 10 years over romantic relationship with student

A primary school teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing his position of authority to engage in a romantic relationship with his student.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

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Study finds rise in mental health conditions among pregnant adolescents.

Poverty, Social stigma, isolation, and lack of systemic support are driving more pregnant adolescent girls in Kenya and Mozambique to mental health conditions.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Aisha Jumwa's UDA exit splits Kaya elders in Kilifi

Major divisions have emerged among Kaya elders in Kilifi following Aisha Jumwa's exit from the ruling UDA party.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Acute water shortage hits Malindi as Sh23m power bill disrupts supply

Acute water shortage has hit Malindi for more than a week due to an unpaid electricity bill by Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA), with public facilities and hotels worst hit.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

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Man slapped with seven-year jail term for stealing father's timber

A 22-year-old man in Kilifi has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing his father's timber worth Sh30,000.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

Cancer in rural Kilifi: a different kind of pain and suffering

For the past six months, he has not undergone treatment due to financial and logistical challenges.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

Kilifi contractors decry unpaid dues after the county scrapped stalled projects

Contractors and vendors who rendered services to Kilifi County government cry over long-standing unpaid billion shillings.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

Malindi village elder killed over alleged illicit affair

Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officers in Malindi have launched investigations into the murder of a 65-year-old village elder in Mkondoni sub-location, Kilifi County.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

How Italian 'quack lawyer' drafted charges against Malindi-based investors

A Kilifi court has heard allegations that an unqualified Italian posing as a lawyer helped draft fraud charges against two Malindi-based Italian investors.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

Defence claims ODPP approved 'fictitious' Sh32m fraud charges against Italians

Two Italian investors accused of fraud in a Malindi property case have told a Kilifi court that ODPP and police officers fabricated charges against them.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

EU pushes Kenya to diversify exports beyond agriculture

The European Union has urged Kenya to diversify its exports beyond agriculture and invest in value addition to maximise opportunities under the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

Farmers in Ganze demand eviction of herders as tension escalate

Farmers in Ganze, Kilifi County, are calling for the eviction of pastoralist herders, saying their presence has fuelled tensions, security concerns and disputes over grazing land and water access.

By Marion Kithi 3 months ago

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Key witnesses tie Makenzi to Shakahola killings

The witnesses told the court that the main suspects lived in Bethlehem, Galilaya and Judea villages within Shakahola forest.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

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Inside the horror: High Court visits sites linked to Shakahola massacre

The High Court in Malindi has conducted site visits to Shakahola and Kwa Bi Nzaro to better understand evidence in the ongoing trial linked to cult-related deaths involving more than 500 victims.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

Macadamia farmers feel the pinch of tougher export standards

Kenya’s macadamia farmers are facing a market crisis caused by declining nut quality, weak regulation and fragmented marketing systems, leading to rejected exports and unsold stocks.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

King Charles III coral in Kilifi thrives three years later

Nearly three years since King Charles III placed a small coral fragment on an artificial restoration structure in Kilifi, the symbolic gesture has grown into a thriving part of a marine ecosystem.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

Eight students arrested over arson attack at a Kilifi school

The students are said to have smuggled the petrol into the school through a fence and hidden it outside a dormitory.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

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Shakahola forest to be transformed into a heritage tourism destination

A monument honouring Mekatilili wa Menza will be built at Shakahola, transforming the site into a heritage tourism hub celebrating anti-colonial resistance.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

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Experts alarmed over high maternal deaths during childbirth

Health experts have raised alarm over rising maternal and newborn deaths in Kilifi County, urging urgent interventions to improve access to antenatal care.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

Madaraka Day: Kilifi's 1,300 squatters celebrate land court battle victory

It was an exciting Madaraka Day for over 1,300 squatters in Ganda Ward, Kilifi County, after they secured ownership of the land they have occupied for decades.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

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Secret surgery: Policy gaps behind gender assignment for intersex children

A lack of clear legal and medical safeguards in Kenya has left many intersex children vulnerable to early gender assignment decisions, often resulting in lifelong identity and rights challenges.

By Marion Kithi 4 months ago

Heavy security as Ruto mingles cautiously with crowds after Kilifi scare

President William Ruto avoided the frequent mingling and handshakes with the crowds on Monday in Kilifi after his security was bolstered following the Sunday incident.

By Marion Kithi 5 months ago

Kilifi man jailed for 25 years for defiling 13-year-old granddaughter

A 69-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for defiling his 13-year-old granddaughter in Kauma Sub-County. 

By Marion Kithi 5 months ago

7-year-old girl raped and murdered in Kilifi

A family in Kilifi is seeking justice for their 7-year-old daughter who was abducted, raped and brutally murdered on Sunday.

By Marion Kithi 5 months ago

Kilifi teachers threaten strike over employment terms, SHA hiccups

More than 1,300 junior secondary school teachers in Kilifi County have threatened to disrupt learning over employment terms and medical cover.

By Marion Kithi 5 months ago

Malaria hospitalisation among children in Kilifi fall to near zero, research reveals.

Children's malaria hospitalisation in Kilifi has dropped to near-zero in the last three decades, a study published by a Malaria Journal last month has revealed.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago

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Kaya elders and political leaders oppose rebranding of Chenda Chenda festival

Kaya elders and a section of political leaders in Kilifi have opposed the postponement and proposed rebranding of the Chenda Chenda festival.

By Marion Kithi 1 month ago