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Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster
The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.
By 12 days ago
Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster
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 18 days ago
Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay
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 18 days ago
Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025
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 1 month ago
Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases
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
Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court
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
Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation
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
Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit
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 5 months ago
Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult
Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster
The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.
By 12 days ago
Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster
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 18 days ago
Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay
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 18 days ago
Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025
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 1 month ago
Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases
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
Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court
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
Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation
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
Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit
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 5 months ago
Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult
Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster
The witness said the reason their tormentors used the black polythene bags was to hasten dehydration and, consequently, death, as black is known for absorbing heat.
By 12 days ago
Shakahola survivor: Makenzi starved us in black tents to die faster
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 18 days ago
Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay
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 18 days ago
Dutch tycoon's murder case pushed to October 2025
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 1 month ago
Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases
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
Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court
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
Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation
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
Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit
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 5 months ago
Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult
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 18 days ago
Cargo loaders stage protests over poor pay
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 1 month ago
Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases
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
Son of murdered Kilifi IEBC manager identifies alleged attackers in court
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
Shakahola massacre: Woman recounts losing six siblings to starvation
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
Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit
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 5 months ago
Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult
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
Activists oppose Kilifi Sh12.7b cement project
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
Clinicians issue 14-day strike notice
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
Widow of slain coast drug baron sentenced to 40 years in prison
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 11 months ago
Court drops case against Shakahola suspects who died in custody
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
Witness in manslaughter case tells court how Makenzi covered tracks
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
Bodies in Shakahola were bound, officer tells court
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
Hoteliers in Kilifi say SRC rules hurting conference tourism
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
Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes
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
Preacher Paul Mackenzie and co-accused denied bond
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
38 suspects arrested in crackdown on shisha dens in Nyali
Pact paves way for Iran tea exports
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