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Outcry of death of a pupil beaten by her teacher in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-02 09:19:48

A postmortem report shows that the girl, Anestine Tunje, 15, sustained a head injury caused by blunt force trauma that caused blood haemorrhage into the brain and cerebral oedema.

Teacher linked to death of Grade 8 pupil arrested

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-02 13:28:59

The girls' father said that his daughter returned home from her school on the day she was allegedly caned by the teacher, complaining of a headache.

Tourism stakeholders urged to tap new tourism trends

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-09 12:54:12

Tourism players have been urged to repackage different tourism products according to the demands of different age groups and locations where the travelers come from.

Low voter registration in Kilifi as 580,000 ID cards uncollected

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-09 13:17:37

IEBC reported low numbers, with only 48 voters registered in Kilifi North Sub-county in the last four days.

IEBC clears six candidates for Magarini by-election

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-09 14:31:20

IEBC has cleared six candidates to face off in Magarini by-election in Kilifi County on November 27.

66 minors sexually assaulted in Magarini - report

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-13 00:00:00

At least 52 girls and 14 boys were defiled in Magarini sub-county in the past eight months, according to data from the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF).

Kilifi ODM leaders vow to secure victory in Magarini by-election to honour Raila's legacy

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-21 00:00:00

ODM leaders in Kilifi have vowed to defend the party’s dominance in the county by securing victory in the Magarini by-election on November 27, in honour of their late party leader, Raila Odinga.

Kilifi Governor Mung'aro reshuffles cabinet to enhance efficiency

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-22 14:51:49

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has reshuffled his County Executive Committee and Chief Officers to boost service delivery and improve coordination across departments.

Kilifi hit by week-long water crisis after agency cuts supply over Sh3 billion debt

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-23 15:48:35

Kilifi County has been hit by water shortages for a week after the Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) disconnected the supply over a Sh3 billion unpaid bill.

State releases identified bodies of Shakahola cult victims to families

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-28 16:13:38

However, some of the families contacted said they were yet to decide whether to collect the bodies or leave them for the planned state mass burial.

Body of GSU officer who died in Shakahola released to family for burial

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-29 17:02:06

The body of a GSU officer, Isaac Ngala, who deserted the National Police Service to move to Shakahola, was on Wednesday released to his family for burial.

Conservation groups raise alarm over killing of endangered sea turtles

By Marion Kithi   2025-10-31 12:03:53

A marine conservation group in Watamu is now calling for urgent actions to reduce all mortality of sea turtles.

Magistrate raises alarm over child abuse cases in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-11-09 13:07:16

Cases of child abuse in Kilifi County are still high despite efforts to combat the vice, with data from courts indicating that at least 90 cases were reported in 2024.

Luxury Dubai yacht held in Kilifi as tourists safari in Maasai Mara

By Marion Kithi   2025-11-12 08:30:00

Security agents have detained a luxury yacht floating off Kilifi after it was found to lack authorisation from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to dock in the country.

DCI arrests two suspects in deadly Kwa Binzaro cult case amid regrouping fears

By Marion Kithi   2025-11-18 10:57:41

Two suspects linked to the Kwa Binzaro cult in Kilifi have been arrested.

Meet the Gen Z politician campaigning on foot in Magarani

By Marion Kithi   2025-11-20 11:00:01

25-year-old Amos Katana has big dreams. He has no car. He moves around Magarini constituency on boda bodas or on foot.

Nine year-old-girl, mauled to death by hippo in Kilifi

By Marion Kithi   2025-11-21 18:05:45

A nine-year-old girl was killed by a hippopotamus at Burangi village on the shores of the River Sabaki in Magarini Sub-County.

Security beefed up at Magarini tallying center ahead of by-election

By Marion Kithi   2025-11-26 15:42:30

The returning officer said a rapid response unit will be stationed near the centre

How plant-based foods can be a solution to surging diet-related illnesses

By Marion Kithi   2025-12-08 00:00:00

Plant-based diets help prevent lifestyle diseases while improving weight management, digestion, and blood sugar regulation.

Kilifi residents benefit from free cataract surgery

By Marion Kithi   2025-12-09 13:17:09

Residents had their eyesight restored during a free eye-care programme through a partnership between Kilifi County Referral Hospital and a charity organisation.