Government officials among those arrested in land fraud crackdown
A multi-agency crackdown has uncovered a land fraud syndicate operating within government institutions, leading to the arrest of four officials suspected of forging land ownership documents to defraud unsuspecting property owners. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the four officials were among eight suspects arrested in the coordinated operation that was launched on […]
Police crackdown nets more ‘panga boys’ suspects
Police in Kisauni Mombasa County have arrested 39 more suspects linked to the infamous panga boys. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were arrested in a multi-agency operation in the Junda, Bilima, Barisheba, Sunlight, Mwandoni, Cobra, Kadongo Grounds, Mwakirunge, and Vikwatani areas. The suspects are being held at Mjambere Police Station […]
Taita Taveta expected to improve in waste management with MRF launch
Waste management in Taita Taveta is set to improve following the launch of a 30-tonne Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Mwatate. The facility was established through a partnership between the county government and UN-Habitat. Speaking during the launch, Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime stated that the facility aims to enhance waste management practices in the […]
Digital health law will enhance healthcare delivery, assures Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that digital health law will enhance healthcare delivery in the country. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Tharaka Nithi Senator Mwenda Gataya, CS Duale said the digital health law will improve healthcare delivery by leveraging advanced technology, supporting the rollout of the Social Health […]
Kilifi County seeks to secure sh390m funding from second Devolution Support Program
The Kilifi County Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) for the Second Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP II) is participating in an Implementation Workshop for the Annual Performance Assessment (APA). According to the CPIU, the workshop serves as a crucial platform for evaluating the progress and effectiveness of the unit in managing the program at the county […]
Taita Taveta County Assembly passes motion to implement civic education
The Taita Taveta County Assembly has passed a motion to implement civic education in line with Section 100 of the County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012. The motion, introduced by Wiper Party nominee and Chairman of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution and Social Welfare Committee, Peter Shambi, aims to enhance public awareness of government functions. […]
New Sports PS to enforce accountability in federations, says CS Mvurya
Newly appointed Principal Secretary for Sports, Elijah Mwangi, has been assigned the responsibility of ensuring that all sports federations in the country operate within the law while upholding accountability and transparency. Speaking during the official handover ceremony from outgoing PS Eng. Peter Tum, who held the position for two and a half years, Sports Cabinet […]
Governor Mwadime pledges full support for development partners
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has assured development partners of his full support in efforts to improve the standard of living for residents. “I want to emphasize that we will collaborate with various organizations, including our development partners,” he stated. Mwadime reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to implementing and completing all ongoing projects, particularly those […]
Thief lynched in Mombasa’s VOK area
A suspected thief was on Thursday morning lynched by residents in VOK estate, Mombasa County after allegedly breaking into a house and stabbing the owner. The thief is said to be part of a gang of four that killed a dog before breaking into a house and stabbing the owner with a knife, leaving her […]
Mombasa religious leaders question criteria used to nominate Waqf Commissioners selection panel
Coast religious leaders have questioned the criteria used to come up with the names of the selection panel tasked with nominating candidates for the Muslim Endowment Fund (Waqf) Commission. Speaking in Mombasa, Pwani Patriotic Religious Leaders (PPRL) questioned why the coast region had not been represented in the five-member selection panel. “As we all know, […]