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Mombasa High Court Judge Justice Diana Kavedza delivers judgment on October 19, 2026, in the murder case against Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 30 co-accused over the deaths of 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola tragedy.

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Mackenzie, 30 co-accused face judgment over 191 Shakahola murder charges

The 31 accused face 191 counts of murder linked to the deaths of children whose bodies were recovered from mass graves in Shakahola Forest, Kilifi County

By Chrispho Owuor 2 hours ago

Ruto: I will not allow sabotage of Lamu refinery investment

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Ruto: I will not allow sabotage of Lamu refinery investment

Speaking in Fulugani, Kwale County on Tuesday, Ruto said some people who publicly supported the refinery were working behind the scenes to stop it through legal action, accusing them of using “selfishness” and “extortionism” to undermine investors.

By David Abonyo 29 Sep 2026

No sewer system: Senate warns Malindi of looming health crisis

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No sewer system: Senate warns Malindi of looming health crisis

As El Niño rains approach, a Senate committee has warned that Malindi’s lack of a sewer system and weak drainage could heighten sanitation-related health risks, and has ordered Kilifi County to urgently address sewerage and drainage infrastructure.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 25 Sep 2026

Kilifi suppliers on brink as county’s Sh10.7bn debt sparks Senate scrutiny

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Kilifi suppliers on brink as county’s Sh10.7bn debt sparks Senate scrutiny

Suppliers and contractors told senators that unpaid Kilifi county bills are pushing local businesses toward collapse. The Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee demanded records and answers from the County Executive over a Sh10.7 billion debt burden.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 22 Sep 2026

Kilifi gives Shakahola families 21 days to claim remains

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Kilifi gives Shakahola families 21 days to claim remains

Kilifi County has asked relatives, next of kin and anyone with information that could help establish the identities of the remains to visit Malindi Sub-County Hospital Mortuary, where 443 bodies and 45 body parts recovered during multiagency operations are being held.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 22 Sep 2026

Senate inspects Equalization Fund projects in Kilifi

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Senate inspects Equalization Fund projects in Kilifi

The Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Budget, and Roads, Transportation and Housing conducted a joint inspection of projects in Malindi and Ganze Sub-Counties, covering healthcare, water and road infrastructure.

By Samuel Otieno 21 Sep 2026

Senate committees pushes for burial of 443 Shakahola bodies

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Senate committees pushes for burial of 443 Shakahola bodies

The call was made during Senate Mashinani in Kilifi County, where the Standing Committee on Health and the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee inspected Malindi Sub-County Hospital and assessed challenges affecting healthcare delivery.

By Samuel Otieno 21 Sep 2026

Parliament gives surveyor two months to settle Galana-Kulalu land dispute

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Parliament gives surveyor two months to settle Galana-Kulalu land dispute

The National Assembly Committee on Implementation issued the directive on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during a sitting held at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Malindi, as it moved to revive efforts to settle the long-running land dispute.

By Bradley Bosire 18 Sep 2026

Senate to shift base to Kilifi for five days of parliamentary business

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Senate to shift base to Kilifi for five days of parliamentary business

For the duration of the programme, parliamentary activities will be conducted away from the main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, allowing Kilifi residents to observe Senate proceedings and engage with lawmakers and parliamentary officials.

By Bradley Bosire 17 Sep 2026

Police recover stolen motorcycles, arrest three suspects in Kilifi operation

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Police recover stolen motorcycles, arrest three suspects in Kilifi operation

The arrests followed a report from a resident who told officers that his motorcycle had just been stolen from his home.

By David Abonyo 7 Sep 2026

MPs push for digital hubs to create jobs for youth

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MPs push for digital hubs to create jobs for youth

The committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, made the call during an inspection of digital hubs in Kilifi and Likoni constituencies on August 29, 2026.

By Samuel Otieno 30 Aug 2026

Kagwe: Sh79m Ndigiria rehabilitation set to open new farming opportunities

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Kagwe: Sh79m Ndigiria rehabilitation set to open new farming opportunities

Kagwe said the country must find ways of producing more food from the land available by ensuring farmers have reliable water throughout the year.

By Bradley Bosire 20 Aug 2026

Kilifi court sentences duo to Sh30m fine or 10 years in prison over 56kg cannabis

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Kilifi court sentences duo to Sh30m fine or 10 years in prison over 56kg cannabis

Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike sentenced Juliana Mala Wesonga and Consolata Anyango Ondongo after finding them guilty of trafficking narcotics valued at Sh1.68 million.

By Samuel Otieno 14 Aug 2026

Two arrested as police recover Sh1.55 million cannabis haul in Kilifi raid

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Two arrested as police recover Sh1.55 million cannabis haul in Kilifi raid

The operation conducted on Monday led to the uprooting of 43 kilograms of cannabis plants and the seizure of an additional 8.5 kilograms and six rolls of the drug. The suspects are awaiting arraignment as police intensify the crackdown on illicit drugs nationwide.

By David Abonyo 4 Aug 2026

40 rescued after passenger vessel capsizes off Mkondoni coast

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40 rescued after passenger vessel capsizes off Mkondoni coast

The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) said personnel from its Shimoni Station responded to a distress call and launched a search-and-rescue operation on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

By Samuel Otieno 2 Aug 2026

Witnesses recount starvation, confinement in Paul Mackenzie manslaughter trial

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Witnesses recount starvation, confinement in Paul Mackenzie manslaughter trial

Mackenzie, together with Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali and Johnson Richard, faces 29 counts of manslaughter. The prosecution alleges that the six jointly caused the deaths of 29 people between January and July 2025 at Kwa Binzaro in Chakama Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. The case is continuing.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 7 Jul 2026

Police seize 200kg of cannabis worth Sh6 million in Malindi raid, two arrested

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Police seize 200kg of cannabis worth Sh6 million in Malindi raid, two arrested

According to the National Police Service (NPS), a search of the premises uncovered a significant quantity of suspected narcotics concealed inside gunny bags.

By David Abonyo 2 Jul 2026

Kilifi Grade 10 student tops national NACADA essay competition on drug abuse prevention

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Kilifi Grade 10 student tops national NACADA essay competition on drug abuse prevention

The essays explored themes including the impact of substance abuse on academic performance, peer pressure and social media, the role of schools in creating drug-free environments, strategies for resisting drug use, and the responsibilities of parents and communities

By Chrispho Owuor 2 Jul 2026

Two suspected drug traffickers arrested as police seize cannabis in Kilifi raid

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Two suspected drug traffickers arrested as police seize cannabis in Kilifi raid

During the operation, officers seized two half-sacks of cannabis, cannabis seeds, several packages of the substance ready for distribution, a digital weighing scale, a hammer, cash suspected to be proceeds of the illicit trade, and other related exhibits

By Chrispho Owuor 26 Jun 2026

Court hands barber 15-year sentence in Kilifi rape case

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Court hands barber 15-year sentence in Kilifi rape case

In a judgment delivered by Chief Magistrate James N. Mwaniki, the court ruled that the prosecution had proved the rape charge against Mwakombe Katana Karisa beyond reasonable doubt.

By David Abonyo 25 Jun 2026

DPP charges two men over cannabis trafficking worth over Sh10m

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DPP charges two men over cannabis trafficking worth over Sh10m

The suspects Paul Ogolla Ogutu, also known as Ogola, and Emmanuel Ndoro Chaka, alias Ndoro, appeared before Mombasa Resident Magistrate Jamlick Muriithi Mwenda where they denied charges of trafficking narcotic drugs contrary to Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.

By David Abonyo 24 Jun 2026

Kenya expands digital services as State pushes decentralised passport system

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Kenya expands digital services as State pushes decentralised passport system

Murkomen says citizens can now download birth certificates online, while e-Citizen platforms are being strengthened to improve efficiency. The reforms aim to enhance access, reduce delays, and modernise public service delivery nationwide

By Chrispho Owuor 22 Jun 2026

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro when he appaered appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee on 15th June,2026 in Parliament. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I

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Senate probe exposes Sh2.1bn risk in Kilifi revenue deal

Appearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee led by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro said the agreement was poorly structured from the beginning and blamed earlier county leadership for locking the county into risk.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 19 Jun 2026

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking during the Global Observance of Desertification and Drought Day in Vipingo, Kilifi County, on June 17, 2026. PHOTO/DPCS

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Kindiki calls for global action to restore degraded rangelands, protect fragile ecosystems

The Deputy President emphasized that rangelands, wetlands and forests play a critical role in sustaining communities and economies, noting that their degradation directly affects food production, water resources and livelihoods.

By Bradley Bosire 17 Jun 2026

Kenya to host triathlon and duathlon events in Kilifi County

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Kenya to host triathlon and duathlon events in Kilifi County

Speaking to Radio Generation on Monday, KTF Communications Officer Elias Njuguna said the event will attract over 30 international athletes, who will compete across four main categories—two international and two national.

By Shadrack Andenga 9 Jun 2026

EACC secures convictions of 10 in Sh51.6m Kilifi corruption, money-laundering case

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EACC secures convictions of 10 in Sh51.6m Kilifi corruption, money-laundering case

The convictions follow a lengthy legal process arising from fraudulent payments made between September 19 and October 7, 2016

By Chrispho Owuor 3 Jun 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua/HANDOUT

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Gachagua raises alarm over repeated security breaches around President Ruto

He questioned the absence of the President’s ADC during a recent breach and criticised Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s leadership, calling for reforms in national security management and improved professionalism within security agencies.

By Chrispho Owuor 25 May 2026

Ruto’s Kilifi speech briefly interrupted after man breaches security at the podium

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Ruto’s Kilifi speech briefly interrupted after man breaches security at the podium

The incident occurred during the thanksgiving ceremony of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs in Ganze, Kilifi County, where President Ruto had been addressing congregants and local leaders.

By David Abonyo 24 May 2026

PS Fikirini Jacobs urges employers and institutions to empower youth

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PS Fikirini Jacobs urges employers and institutions to empower youth

Speaking during his thanksgiving service in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, Jacobs urged both the national and county governments to emulate President William Ruto’s approach of trusting and empowering young leaders.

By David Abonyo 24 May 2026

Kilifi County intensifies security operations after arrest linked to Tezo Ward child killing

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Kilifi County intensifies security operations after arrest linked to Tezo Ward child killing

In a statement issued on Saturday, the County Government of Kilifi said multi-agency security teams had heightened vigilance and launched coordinated operations targeting criminal networks in Malindi and surrounding areas, including the notorious “Mawoza” gang.

By David Abonyo 10 May 2026