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Nehemiah Okwembah

Clinical officers allege discrimination by SHA

Clinical officers have alleged systemic discrimination and bureaucratic hurdles that undermine their role in healthcare delivery under the Social Health Authority.

Clinical officers allege discrimination by SHA

Joho shuts down mining operations over hazards

Joho shuts down mining operations over hazards

Raila demands implementation of NADCO report

Raila demands implementation of NADCO report

Kalonzo tells Azimio MPs to occupy majority side in parliament

Kalonzo tells Azimio MPs to occupy majority side in parliament

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

All political leaders from six coastal counties are gearing up for crucial meeting in Mombasa to reconcile and chart the region's political course ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Kilifi County Referral Hospital conducted its first successful laparoscopic surgery, marking a technological milestone in its healthcare services.

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Daniel Lo Coco and Massimo Naviti allegedly defrauded their compatriots on the pretext of subletting them at a beach resort in Watamu in Malindi.

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

Governors Gideon Mung’aro (Kilifi) and Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa) are grappling with rising cases of theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals from public hospitals.

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

Late tycoon's firm resumes multi-million charity works in Coast

The family of the late Coast tycoon, Hasmukh Patel alias Hasu, has resumed charitable works that had been suspended following his demise.

Late tycoon's firm resumes multi-million charity works in Coast

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

The government resettlement plan for thousands of squatters who have occupied private land for decades has started in the six coastal counties.

By 2 months ago

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Turtle poachers use homemade spear guns that pierce the animal’s neck, damaging the spine and leaving it paralyzed. Others ingest plastic waste discarded or washed into the ocean

By 3 months ago

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

A section of clergy in Kilifi county have urged Catholic bishops to go slow on criticism of President William Ruto’s administration.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Residents of Kilifi have complained about dust pollution from a cement factory in Rabai sub-county and possible risks of plans to construct a nuclear plant in Kilifi North sub-county.

By 4 months ago

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

A quarter of medical training institutions in the country have failed to meet professional training standards and regulations, according to KHPOA.

By 4 months ago

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Japan and Canada have partnered to fund the construction of medical oxygen plants in Kenya and Tanzania.

By 4 months ago

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

The German government has partnered with two local universities to train teachers in the German language who will in turn teach the language in select schools across the country.

By 4 months ago

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

A unique bursary programme initiated by the Malindi National Government Constituency Development Fund has kept more than 15,000 secondary students in school.

By 5 months ago

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

The Kilifi county government has turned to China as it eyes investors to spur development and create employment opportunities for residents.

By 5 months ago

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Religious and civil society organizations in Malindi, called upon President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to end their differences and foster peace in the country

By 5 months ago

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Residents of Buni Kisimani village in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to resolve a boundary dispute between Kilifi and Mombasa counties.

By 5 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Two men have been charged for dealing with wildlife trophies valued at Sh6 million.

By 5 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Kilifi County government has partnered with non-state actors to stop brutal killings and harassment of elderly people accused of witchcraft.

By 5 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

All political leaders from six coastal counties are gearing up for crucial meeting in Mombasa to reconcile and chart the region's political course ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Kilifi County Referral Hospital conducted its first successful laparoscopic surgery, marking a technological milestone in its healthcare services.

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Daniel Lo Coco and Massimo Naviti allegedly defrauded their compatriots on the pretext of subletting them at a beach resort in Watamu in Malindi.

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

Governors Gideon Mung’aro (Kilifi) and Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa) are grappling with rising cases of theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals from public hospitals.

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

Late tycoon's firm resumes multi-million charity works in Coast

The family of the late Coast tycoon, Hasmukh Patel alias Hasu, has resumed charitable works that had been suspended following his demise.

Late tycoon's firm resumes multi-million charity works in Coast

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

The government resettlement plan for thousands of squatters who have occupied private land for decades has started in the six coastal counties.

By 2 months ago

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Turtle poachers use homemade spear guns that pierce the animal’s neck, damaging the spine and leaving it paralyzed. Others ingest plastic waste discarded or washed into the ocean

By 3 months ago

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

A section of clergy in Kilifi county have urged Catholic bishops to go slow on criticism of President William Ruto’s administration.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Residents of Kilifi have complained about dust pollution from a cement factory in Rabai sub-county and possible risks of plans to construct a nuclear plant in Kilifi North sub-county.

By 4 months ago

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

A quarter of medical training institutions in the country have failed to meet professional training standards and regulations, according to KHPOA.

By 4 months ago

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Japan and Canada have partnered to fund the construction of medical oxygen plants in Kenya and Tanzania.

By 4 months ago

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

The German government has partnered with two local universities to train teachers in the German language who will in turn teach the language in select schools across the country.

By 4 months ago

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

A unique bursary programme initiated by the Malindi National Government Constituency Development Fund has kept more than 15,000 secondary students in school.

By 5 months ago

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

The Kilifi county government has turned to China as it eyes investors to spur development and create employment opportunities for residents.

By 5 months ago

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Religious and civil society organizations in Malindi, called upon President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to end their differences and foster peace in the country

By 5 months ago

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Residents of Buni Kisimani village in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to resolve a boundary dispute between Kilifi and Mombasa counties.

By 5 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Two men have been charged for dealing with wildlife trophies valued at Sh6 million.

By 5 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Kilifi County government has partnered with non-state actors to stop brutal killings and harassment of elderly people accused of witchcraft.

By 5 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

All political leaders from six coastal counties are gearing up for crucial meeting in Mombasa to reconcile and chart the region's political course ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Kilifi County Referral Hospital conducted its first successful laparoscopic surgery, marking a technological milestone in its healthcare services.

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Daniel Lo Coco and Massimo Naviti allegedly defrauded their compatriots on the pretext of subletting them at a beach resort in Watamu in Malindi.

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

Governors Gideon Mung’aro (Kilifi) and Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa) are grappling with rising cases of theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals from public hospitals.

Kilifi, Mombasa governors step up efforts to curb drug theft

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