Lobby group urges Kilifi County to support sanitary towel distribution
Upendo Girls Initiative, a lobby group based in Kilifi County, has urged the county government to initiate a program to distribute sanitary towels to needy and deserving girls. The organization’s Executive Director, Holiness Riziki, said such a move would help improve access to menstrual hygiene products for young girls across the county. “We cannot reach […]
Government launches national SHA registration drive for inmates
The government has launched the National Social Health Authority (SHA) registration drive for inmates. The registration drive, which also includes National Identification, was launched at Lang’ata Women’s Prison in Nairobi. Present were Principal Secretaries Dr Ouma Oluga (Medical Services), Belio Kipsang (Immigration and Citizen Services), Dr Salome Beacco (Correctional Services), and Dr Aurelia Chepkirui Rono […]
Gov’t bans over 50 harmful pesticides, eyes pyrethrum expansion
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced a ban on more than 50 pesticide brands—particularly those outlawed in their countries of origin—as the government moves to prioritize safer, locally sourced alternatives. Speaking in Molo, Nakuru County, Kagwe reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture through increased local production of bio-friendly pesticides. […]
Promote dairy production in Bamba- Kilifi county government told
Dairy farmers in Bamba Ward, Ganze Sub-county, Kilifi County, are calling on the county government to increase its support for the livestock sector to boost dairy production in the region. According to stakeholders, such support would significantly enhance productivity and improve livelihoods in the area. Suleiman Ali, the coordinator of Bamba Wazo Jema Dairy, said […]
Mombasa-based Imam charged with defilement of 14-year-old boy
A 47-year-old Mombasa-based Imam has been charged with defilement of a 14-year-old school boy. Malau Ahmed Malau is said to have committed the offence inside Mwijabu Mosque in Mvita sub-county within Mombasa County on the 28th of April 2025. “Senior Resident Magistrate Hon. David Odhiambo heard that Malau Ahmed Malau committed the act of defilement […]
Be responsible online- Kilifi residents and journalists urged
Kilifi residents and media outlets have been urged to exercise responsibility, particularly on online platforms. The appeal was made by the Kilifi County Department of Health following claims circulating on social media regarding power outages at the Kilifi County Referral Hospital. A senior county official dismissed the reports, stating that the hospital has not experienced […]
Over 300,000 teachers registered with TSC not employed, says Ogamba
At least 343,485 teachers registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) are not employed. This is according to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba. Appearing before the Senate, the Education CS said most of them are Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers at 134,914. “In post-primary, there are 84,510 teachers, primary is 124,061, who are […]
Arteta confident Arsenal can overturn 1-0 loss to PSG and cruise to UCL finals
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident his team can stage a comeback against Paris Saint-Germain tonight, as the two sides meet in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final in Paris. Speaking ahead of the crucial match, the Spanish tactician expressed belief in his squad’s ability to overturn their first-leg defeat and secure […]