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By Nuru Salim A couple arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Jane Achieng’ Amullo in Likoni, Mombasa County, failed to take a plea on Wednesday 30th April, after informing the court that their lawyer was not present. McDonald Ochieng’ Ouma and Alice Akinyi appeared before Lady Justice Wendy Micheni at the Mombasa High Court, where they were expected to answer to murder charges following the conclusion of investigations by officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The suspects declined to take a plea, insisting that their legal counsel must be present before they respond to the…

By Nuru Salim. A powerful cultural cleansing ritual was conducted by Kaya elders in Fulugani village, Mavyonini area in Samburu Sub-county as part of a sacred gesture to seek ancestral blessings for the ongoing Mwache Dam construction project. The ceremony, marked by symbolic sacrifices, ancestral invocations, and deeply rooted rituals comes in the wake of the demolition of kaya shrines that elders traditionally used to conduct their spiritual work. The elders, though visibly disturbed by the destruction of their sacred sites, chose the path of peace by performing the ritual to cleanse the area and allow construction to proceed without…

By Nuru Salim A wave of discontent is brewing among commuters and small-scale traders using the Likoni ferry crossing in Mombasa, as they call on the national government to collaborate with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to urgently acquire new ferries. This comes days after major disruptions caused by ferry breakdowns, congestion, and rising safety concerns. The deteriorating state of ferry services has triggered public outcry, with users citing frequent mechanical failures, overcrowding, and unsafe boarding conditions. These tensions have escalated due to a series of incidents, including the stalling of ferries mid-transit, chaotic altercations between pedestrians and security personnel,…

By Jeff Kirui Today, what began as a routine assignment turned into a nightmare at Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, when a protest over a disputed land demarcation spiraled out of control. Five people lost their lives, and several others — including police officers — were injured. As a journalist, I thought I was simply covering another peaceful demonstration. But the mood on the ground quickly turned tense. Protesters, angered by the planned land demarcations, had barricaded all access roads, creating a volatile and dangerous atmosphere. Moving cautiously through the blocked paths, we struggled to reach Angata Health Centre, hoping to…

By Anthony Zoka The Department of Health, county government of Kilifi, has maintained that measures to fight Malaria have resulted in a decrease in infection rate from 8 % to 5% in the last 5 years. According to director of medical services Doctor Hassan Leli, plans are on to engage youth in the war against malaria. Speaking at Chonyi, Leli revealed that the department has shifted focus to target the youth in what he said is an intensive campaign against Malaria. “Yes, we have seen a decrease in infection, but statistics indicate most youth are affected despite children under 5…

  By Alloys Musyoka   Issues of climate change, dumped soaked diapers and unattended mined areas in Kilifi and Kwale counties have been cited as main contributors to increase in Malaria cases in the coastal region.   The issues were raised in the lead-up to World Malaria Day, stakeholders from across Kenya’s coastal region convened in Kwale County to address the escalating malaria threat intensified by climate change.   The meeting was organized by the malaria constituency of the global fund Kenya country coordinating mechanism to strengthen Coastal Networks on Malaria and Climate Change.   Among those who attended the…

By Nuru Salim Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has called on the Senate Public Investments and Special Funds Committee to intervene and ensure the immediate release of over Sh. 410 million owed to the county by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA), citing that the funds are critical to the delivery of essential health services. Speaking during the committee’s oversight visit to Kilifi County, Governor Mung’aro said the national government, through NHIF, owes the county Sh. 142 million, while SHA has yet to release an additional Sh. 268 million, bringing the total…

By Nuru Salim. Principal Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Harry Kimtai, has commended Base Titanium for its consistent adherence to the Mining Act, 2016, and its ongoing commitment to land rehabilitation and restoration in Kwale County. Speaking during an inspection tour of the mining site, PS Kimtai disclosed that the company has so far achieved 55 percent of the required land restoration, with significant progress noted in several areas. However, he emphasized that full rehabilitation will take longer than initially projected, particularly in sections such as the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), which pose unique environmental challenges. “We…

CEMASTEA Urges Government to Increase Funding for Teacher Training Amid CBC Rollout Center for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has urged the national government to facilitate more funding towards retooling and retraining of teachers in a bid to ensure that the Curriculum Based Competency syllabus is a success as it continues to be rolled out in the country. Speaking after a week long Lamu County Principals’ workshop held in Lamu today, Martin Mungai, Deputy Coordinator for STEM under CEMASTEA stated that the move by the national government to steer into the CBC syllabus will need to ensure that…

By Nuru Salim National Youth Council (NYC) Executive Director, Gloria Waweru, has called on youths in Kwale and across the country to take full advantage of national government initiatives aimed at empowering the youth economically and socially. Speaking during the WAZO engagement forum in Kwale County, Waweru emphasized that many Kenyan youths are still unaware of available support systems designed to offer financial assistance, capacity building, and job creation. “Let’s take these government youth opportunities to benefit. Youths can access funding through the Youth Fund and Uwezo Fund which offers loans and even grants to the youths. Through the WAZO…