Suspect arraigned following attack on county vehicles
Police in Mombasa have arrested and arraigned Mwijaa Musa, alias Kipanya, in connection with the violent attack on County Government vehicles following a demolition exercise in Kwahola-Magongo, Changamwe Sub-County. Musa was apprehended at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after swift investigations linked him to the arson and vandalism of County property. He was […]
Jamie Carragher defends Trent’s potential move to Real Madrid
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold amid speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid, stating that players come and go, but clubs continue to progress. Carragher, a Liverpool native like Alexander-Arnold, emphasized that every player dreams of playing for elite clubs such as Barcelona and Real Madrid. He noted that when such […]
Senate approves additional sh.50.5 billion allocation to counties
The Senate has passed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025, paving the way for an additional sh.50.5 billion to be disbursed to county governments. The bill allocates sh.3.2 billion to support community health promoters and sh.2 billion for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). Additionally, sh.1.7 billion has been set aside to clear salary […]
Shabaha and Shamba la Bibi residents decry poor road network
Residents of Shabaha and Shamba la Bibi villages in Taita Taveta County have raised concerns over the poor road network in the area. Ghibran Shaghasha, a resident, lamented that the region has long been neglected in terms of development, particularly in road infrastructure. He emphasized that a well-maintained road network is essential for economic growth […]
Mombasa County Government begins paying retirees
Some retirees of the Mombasa County Government have received their payments, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir. Speaking from his office, Governor Nassir stated that he is committed to clearing outstanding payments for other retirees as well. His goal is to acknowledge their contributions to public service. “My priority is to pay the gratuity because […]
Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday to mark Eid ul-Fitr
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Monday, 31st March 2025, a public holiday. In a gazette notice dated 28th March 2025, the Interior CS declared Monday next week a public holiday to mark Eid ul-Fitr. “IT IS notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section […]
Women encouraged to take loans from the Women Enterprise Fund
Women in Kilifi County have been urged to apply for the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) in a bid to uplift their standards of living. Raphael Ndambuki, a WEF official in charge of loans, said the fund is aimed at empowering women economically. He further noted that most women who have applied are beneficiaries of the […]
Those criticizing SHA are cartels, says Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed critics of the Social Health Authority (SHA), labeling them as cartels attempting to sabotage the initiative. Duale stated that once SHA becomes fully operational, some of the hospitals previously regarded as top medical facilities will be shut down, as they were allegedly established using fraudulent National Hospital Insurance […]
Leaders urged to support women-led groups
Rabai Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Joseph Lenkarie has urged leaders in the area to support women-led groups, emphasizing that such initiatives play a crucial role in empowering women economically. “I encourage leaders to lead by example and support these groups. Through these initiatives, women are empowered,” he noted. Lenkarie further highlighted that some women’s groups […]
Patrick Matasi suspended for 90 days over match-fixing allegations
Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been suspended from all football activities by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for 90 days following allegations of involvement in match-fixing. FKF took action after a video circulating on social media appeared to show a potential match-fixing scheme involving an unidentified individual believed to be the […]