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Nehemiah Okwembah

Kilifi learners benefit from Sh.8.5 million NGAAF scholarship

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-01-06 11:30:16

At least 900 learners in Kilifi County have benefited from Sh.8.5 million National Government Affirmative Action (NGAAF) scholarship as schools reopen.

Kilifi leaders split over dissolution of PAA party

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-02-03 12:31:17

PAA Secretary General Kazungu Tungule claimed that a section of UDA leaders were saboteurs of the coastal political unity and were behind the push to have the party dissolved.

Sacked workers of Italia Space Agency move to court

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-02-04 15:22:30

At least fourteen former employees of the Italian Space Agency in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County, have moved to court, accusing the agency of unfair termination of employment.

Hospital on a mission to restore hope for fistula patients

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-03-16 07:00:00

Fistula, particularly in Kilifi County, has long been viewed as a curse in many local communities, forcing many victims to suffer in silence.

Senate and Council of Governors hold talks to end stalemate

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-03-17 12:44:32

Stewart Madzayo says the Senate leadership and the Council of Governors are in talks to resolve a stalemate over concerns raised by county chiefs.

Construction of key Galana Kulalu projects lag, officials say

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-03-30 16:23:56

Construction delays affecting key Galana Kulalu infrastructure, including a Sh2.9 billion electricity project, are threatening plans to boost food production.

Luhya community in Kilifi split over leadership wrangles

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-04-11 14:17:00

A leadership dispute has emerged among the Luhya community in Kilifi County.

Firm unveils AI tool to detect aflatoxin in farm produce

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-04-21 17:23:03

A firm has introduced an aflatoxin tool that will screen levels of aflatoxin on farm produce for proper decontamination and preservation.

ODM leaders demand equal power-sharing deal with UDA in 2027 talks

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-04-27 11:05:37

ODM leaders have insisted that their union with UDA will only be tenable if they share power equally in 2027. 

Galana Kulalu springs to life as investments, infrastructure drive long-awaited revival

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-04-26 12:01:41

After 19 years of false starts, the Galana Kulalu Food Security project in Kilifi and Tana River is taking shape with private firms investing millions of shillings in agribusinesses in the area. 

Kilifi squatters sell land at throwaway prices after receiving title deeds

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-06-09 15:24:00

A section of squatters in Kilifi County who recently received title deeds issued by President William Ruto have sold their land and relocated to private farms.

Freshly settled Kilifi squatters accused of selling allocated land at throwaway prices

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-06-10 09:18:29

Political leaders in the county say they are grappling with a growing number of beneficiaries disposing of their land at throwaway prices shortly after receiving ownership documents.

Coast will not return to opposition, says Madzayo

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-06-11 14:23:50

Madzayo said ODM elected leaders across the region had joined hands with their UDA counterparts to support President William Ruto’s administration.

Gloves on, drugs off: Boxing wins over Malindi youth

By Nehemiah Okwembah   2026-06-12 10:39:59

Stakeholders have launched monthly boxing tournaments to popularise the sport in the region, attract more youth, and steer them away from drug abuse.