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Man jailed for 20 years for defiling a 14-year-old boy

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-02 09:30:15

A court in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, has convicted a 30-year-old man to 20 years in prison for defiling a boy five years ago.

How robbers prey on bank customers in Coast

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-03 00:00:00

Nine suspects were arrested over the weekend in connection to rising cases of high-tech robberies targeting bank customers in Mombasa and Kilifi counties.

Thieves break into pastor Ezekiel's church, steal covenant box

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-02 16:16:41

Police in Kilifi are investigating an incident where five men broke into pastor Ezekiel Odero's  New Life Church and Prayer Centre last night and stole a covenant box.

Climate linked to mental health crisis among rural women

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-03 12:58:46

A study has indicated that 48.3 per cent of women in rural Kilifi are depressed due to the effects of climate change.

Kilifi clinical officers end four-day strike after deal with county

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-10 13:37:15

KUCO called for the strike over salary delays, stalled promotions, and inadequate medical cover, among other grievances.

Thieves break into judge's house, steal laptop containing judgments

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-10 17:15:54

Burglars broke into Justice Agnes Murgor's home in Kilifi and made away with a MacBook laptop containing judgements and court proceedings and an iPhone.

Family Bank opens 96th branch in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-12 15:56:00

Family Bank has opened a branch in Kilifi County, taking the number of its outlets across the country to 96.

Hygiene campaigns drive down malaria, diarrhoea infection rates in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-17 09:10:17

While the rainy season often brings an increase in communicable diseases, Kilifi health officials have reported a remarkable decline in diarrhoea and malaria cases.

Kilifi Speaker faces impeachment as MCAs file motion

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-17 14:52:35

Kilifi MCAs have initiated the process of impeaching Speaker Teddy Mwambire over alleged incompetence, gross misconduct, gross violation of the constitution, and abuse of office.

Somber mood Form Two victim of GBV is buried in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-06-25 10:14:07

Faridah Kadzo, a Form Two student at Ng'ombeni Secondary, was killed two weeks ago. Her death was particularly painful for the parents as she was recovering from rape. 

Kilifi County Assembly speaker ousted

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-01 10:35:42

Kilifi County Assembly Speaker Teddy Mwambire was on Monday impeached by Members of the County Assembly (MCA) for alleged gross misconduct, sabotage, incompetence and abuse of office.

Gachagua ally arrested by DCI in Malindi over June 25 protests

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-01 12:14:56

Democracy for Citizen Party ICT Secretary Furaha Chengo, alias Kalama Wehu, has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the June 25 violent protest in Malindi.

How widows are disinherited in fight for property with in-laws

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-02 16:05:04

Many widows in Kilifi who have been disinherited and endure financial hardships to fend for their children.

Agony for patients as Kilifi nurses strike enters day two

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-10 16:10:37

The strike called by the Kenya National Union of Nurses has paralysed services leading to premature discharge of patients.

Elderly man hacked to death over witchcraft accusation in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-12 13:56:09

An elderly man was hacked to death at Mwenge village in Ganze sub-county on suspicion that he was engaging in witchcraft.

Victims of human-wildlife conflict claim KWS officers demand bribes

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-16 15:22:38

Victims of human-wildlife conflict in Kilifi have alleged that Kenya Wildlife Service officers are demanding Sh1,500 for verification forms.

Body, human skulls found as police rescue four at Malindi homestead

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-22 11:02:07

Biwott confirmed the incident, saying that the body was found in the thicket within the homestead.

Kaya elders allege plan to evict them from sacred shrines

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-25 00:00:00

The elders said there were attempts by political leaders to convince them to sell the Kaya Mudzi Mwiru sacred shrines in the Rabai constituency to a developer.

Groups ink MoU to restore mangrove forests at Coast

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-29 11:24:51

Five environmental groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to protect and restore dwindling mangrove forests and seagrass along the Kenyan coast. 

Court allows DCI to exhume remains of Malindi cult members

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-29 15:11:10

The High Court in Malindi has allowed the homicide detective to exhume the remains of cult members interred in shallow mass graves near Shakahola Forest, Kilifi county.