Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By 15 days ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By 29 days ago

Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court

The son of the slain Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar identified the two suspects in court as people who broke into their house and attacked them, killing his mother.

By 2 months ago

Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation

She was testifying in a case in which Makenzi and 92 others were charged with 238 counts of manslaughter.

By 4 months ago

Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit

About 30,000 vulnerable households will benefit from foodstuff donations as part of the holy month of Ramadhan.

By 4 months ago

Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and 92 others are facing 238 charges of manslaughter. The victims were either starved, strangled, or hit by a blunt object.

By 4 months ago

Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By 15 days ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By 29 days ago

Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court

The son of the slain Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar identified the two suspects in court as people who broke into their house and attacked them, killing his mother.

By 2 months ago

Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation

She was testifying in a case in which Makenzi and 92 others were charged with 238 counts of manslaughter.

By 4 months ago

Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit

About 30,000 vulnerable households will benefit from foodstuff donations as part of the holy month of Ramadhan.

By 4 months ago

Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and 92 others are facing 238 charges of manslaughter. The victims were either starved, strangled, or hit by a blunt object.

By 4 months ago

Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025

The trial for the murder of a Dutch tycoon, Rowenhorst Herman, and his security guard, Evans Bokoro, has been pushed to October 2025 following the start of the judges' recess.

By 15 days ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By 29 days ago

Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court

The son of the slain Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar identified the two suspects in court as people who broke into their house and attacked them, killing his mother.

By 2 months ago

Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation

She was testifying in a case in which Makenzi and 92 others were charged with 238 counts of manslaughter.

By 4 months ago

Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit

About 30,000 vulnerable households will benefit from foodstuff donations as part of the holy month of Ramadhan.

By 4 months ago

Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and 92 others are facing 238 charges of manslaughter. The victims were either starved, strangled, or hit by a blunt object.

By 4 months ago

Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay

Normal operations at the warehouses were interrupted for the better part of Tuesday morning following protests forcing the police to intervene.

By Kelvin Karani 15 days ago

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases

Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year.

By Kelvin Karani 29 days ago

Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court

The son of the slain Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar identified the two suspects in court as people who broke into their house and attacked them, killing his mother.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation

She was testifying in a case in which Makenzi and 92 others were charged with 238 counts of manslaughter.

By Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit

About 30,000 vulnerable households will benefit from foodstuff donations as part of the holy month of Ramadhan.

By Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and 92 others are facing 238 charges of manslaughter. The victims were either starved, strangled, or hit by a blunt object.

By Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Activists oppose Kilifi Sh12.7b cement project

The planned Sh12.7 billion cement project in the Kilifi South sub-county has run into headwinds with human and environmental rights activists terming it a danger to the area's fragile environment.

By Kelvin Karani 6 months ago

Clinicians issue 14-day strike notice

Clinical officers yesterday issued a 14-day strike notice demanding the implementation of all their unresolved grievances by the government.

By Kelvin Karani 7 months ago

Widow of slain coast drug baron sentenced to 40 years in prison

The widow of the slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed alias Kandereni has been sentenced to 40 years for trafficking narcotics.

By Kelvin Karani 8 months ago

Court drops case against Shakahola suspects who died in custody

A court has dropped the case against two suspects linked to Shakahola massacre, after they died in custody

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

Witness in manslaughter case tells court how Makenzi covered tracks

The witness said Makenzi and his disciples followed family members of the dead to the police station to ensure no one said he was behind the fasting and death in Shakahola.

By Kelvin Karani 11 months ago

Bodies in Shakahola were bound, officer tells court

Bodies of the victims of the Shakahola massacre were wrapped in blankets and white sheets, and tied with ropes.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Hoteliers in Kilifi say SRC rules hurting conference tourism

The hoteliers are calling for immediate action to prevent further economic decline and ensure the survival of the industry.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes

A suitor who splashed corrosive liquid in a househelp's eyes, permanently damaging her eyesight, for turning down his advances will serve 30 years in jail.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Preacher Paul Mackenzie and co-accused denied bond

The Magistrate noted that the gravity of the 238 charges is that the possible outcome is a life sentence if they are found guilty

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

38 suspects arrested in crackdown on shisha dens in Nyali

The suspects, who comprised men and women, were allegedly caught smoking shisha at around 7:30 pm on Saturday night.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

PHOTOS: El Nino rains render Bamburi roads impassible

The ongoing El Nino rains continue to wreak havoc across the country. So far, at least four people, including a KCSE candidate, have been killed by the floods.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Plan to concession ports amounts to privatisation, Thoya claims

Mombasa Deputy Governor Francis Thoya has criticised President William Ruto for asserting that the Port of Mombasa is under concession.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

CS Jumwa's life was in peril, witness tells court

A police officer told the High Court in Mombasa that at least 10 bullets were shot at the home of ODM candidate Rueben Katana during the scuffle.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Waive all visas for cruise ship tourists, says Nassir

Players in the hospitality sector at the Coast are pushing for the implementation of an open skies policy to enable direct flights from tourism source markets to Mombasa.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Why MPs want Cuban doctors out of country

Committee asks the government not to renew the contracts of the Cubans and have them go back to their country so their positions are taken by Kenyans.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

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Mystery of engineer, 28, who set himself ablaze

Gituhu joined Eldoret University in 2014 and graduated in 2021 with a degree in mechanical engineering. A former schoolmate said he was frustrated because he had not secured a job.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago