Mijikenda traditional court unveiled in Magarini
A Mijikenda traditional court has been unveiled in Magarini Sub-county of Kilifi County in an effort to handle minor cases that can be resolved without involving the government. The court will be part of traditional courts called ‘Kambi ya Kiama’ which were anciently used by elders to resolve communal disputes and advocate for peaceful coexistence […]
Ray of hope as Tusky’s restocks Kilifi and Malindi branches
Hopes of struggling retailer Tusker Mattresses limited popularly known as Tusky’s getting back on its feet in the region are now high after the retailer relaunched its branches. Over the weekend the company relaunched their Kilifi and Malindi Tuskys retail stores. John Muitiriri the Tuskys supermarket Head of Business Development said they were glad to […]
Two dead, 16 others including Joho’s nephew and niece injured in Kilifi accident
Two people died on the spot while 16 others including a nephew of Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho’s sustained serious injuries in two separate accidents that occurred at Shauri Moyo area along the Kilifi -Mombasa Highway. According to eyewitnesses, the first accident involved a Toyota Landcruiser V8 vehicle that was ferrying Joho’s niece and her […]
Two coastal governors install ICU beds in their houses over COVID-19 fears
Two coastal governors are among rich people who have opted to install ICU beds in their houses as the risk of being infected with the deadly Coronavirus continues to become a reality. This is according to the latest report from People daily that states five governors and a rich rift valley businessman have installed the […]
Three children die in Malindi after consuming ‘poisoned food’
Three Children from the same family in Malindi have died after eating suspected poisoned food. The deceased are aged 3, 5 and 7 years and hailed from Karima village in Malindi. According to Shella sub-chief Nicodemus Mwayele, the children started vomiting after taking the food and died as they were being rushed to the hospital. […]
Driver accused of killing changamwe police officer arrested
The driver suspected of causing the death of a traffic cop on in Changamwe has been arrested. Changamwe OCPD Ali Ndiema said the suspect was arrested in Mutomo in Kitui County on Tuesday. According to a police report, the driver intentionally rammed the lorry into the rear of a truck killing constable George Aluoch instantly. […]
COVID-19: Kisauni families in fear after demolition of their houses
Over 100 families in Umoja village within Kisauni Constituency, Mombasa County are living in fear of contracting coronavirus due to the pathetic situation they have been exposed after their houses were demolished by a private developer. The residents claim they are now forced to gather in very tinny areas which is a recipe for the […]
Man nabbed with Bhang at Likoni ferry
A man has been arrested trafficking 100 rolls of bhang at the Likoni ferry crossing channel. Mohammed Kassim, 30, had stashed the rolls of bhang in sawdust in a 50Kg gunny bag on Monday morning. He was arrested at the Island X-ray machine crossing to South Coast. Likoni Sub County police boss Jane Munywoki said […]
Kilifi chief wants Mnazi dens taxed to curb teen pregnancies
An administrator has urged the County government of Kilifi to construct and rent out drinking dens of local brew known as Mnazi in Malindi. Shella Location sub-Chief Nicodemus Mwayele, says the move will help in curbing cases of insecurity and teenage pregnancies that are rampant in the County. Some 13,624 pregnancies were reported in Kilifi […]
Two people charged with stealing gun at Dp Ruto’s residence
Two people-a man and a woman- have been charged in Mombasa court for allegedly stealing a gun at deputy president William Ruto residence in Mombasa. Elsia kazungu and Joshua Owiti are accused of stealing Ceska pistol serial number E1546 loaded with 15 rounds of ammunitions on 19 December 2019 at Dp’ residence. The suspects are […]