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Kilifi County praised for healthcare gains amid funding, staffing challenges
The Senate Committee on Health noted visible improvements under Governor Gedion Mung’aro’s leadership, including the recruitment of over 209 health workers.
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Mackenzie denies links to new Kilifi radicalization case as human remains found
Mackenzie, who has been in custody since March 2023, is already facing a string of charges including terrorism, radicalization, and manslaughter.
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Police arrest three in Watamu drug raid
The arrests were made on Monday, July 21, 2025, after officers received a tip-off from members of the public.
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Four rescued, human remains found in new suspected radical group in Kilifi
The operation was launched after a tip-off from the public about unusual religious activities taking place on a remote five-acre property.
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Kilifi makes history as Catherine Kenga elected first female speaker
Kenga garnered overwhelming support from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), receiving 41 out of 47 votes cast on the assembly floor.
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Fresh fears of ‘Shakahola two’ as former cult survivors reemerge in Kilifi
Authorities have recovered one body and rescued four severely malnourished individuals just kilometers from the original Shakahola site.
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Kilifi to host Sh2.8bn medical oxygen plant in regional healthcare boost
The facility, operated by Synergy Gases Limited, is part of a broader regional initiative supported by the East Africa Program on Oxygen Access (EAPOA).
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Police arrest suspected drug peddler, gang member in separate Kilifi raids
Officers from Kilifi Sub-County apprehended a suspected drug dealer in the Kibaoni area following a tip-off from members of the public. Acting swiftly, the officers laid an ambush and successfully intercepted t...
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Kilifi families receive Sh60 million payout for wildlife conflict losses
The payments, which cover claims dating back to 2014 and up to October 2020, are part of a broader effort by the government to settle long-standing compensation arrears related to human fatalities caused by wil...
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Kilifi County, Thermo Fisher Scientific explore strategic health partnership
The strategic partnership aims to drive advancements in science and healthcare, ensuring access to quality solutions in both developed and developing regions.
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Kibokoni squatters rally against land grabbing, call for new adjudication
Over 400 squatters allege that large portions of land have been allocated to outsiders, while they were informed they would only receive small plots measuring between 50 by 100 feet and 100 by 100 feet.
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Governor Mung’aro reveals how county boosted annual revenue
Governor Mung'aro highlighted that revenue collection has greatly increased since the introduction of automation.