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Nehemiah Okwemba

School cedes 20 acres of land for KMTC, affordable housing project

Malindi High School board, local leaders and residents have allowed the institution to give up 20 acres of land for Sh2.3 billion affordable housing project and Kenya Medical Training College.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 14 days ago

School cedes 20 acres of land for KMTC, affordable housing project

Kilifi County seeks senate help to get Sh300m owed by SHA

Kilifi County seeks senate help to get Sh300m owed by SHA

By Nehemiah Okwembah 21 days ago

Coast leaders endorse CS Joho for presidency in 2032

Coast leaders endorse CS Joho for presidency in 2032

By Nehemiah Okwembah 25 days ago

How compensation tussles have delayed Malindi airport expansion

How compensation tussles have delayed Malindi airport expansion

By Nehemiah Okwembah 26 days ago

Sh5M water project transforms lives in Kilifi's Garashi ward

More than 10,000 residents of Garashi ward, Magarini Sub County in Kilifi County, have benefited from a Sh5 million water borehole and pipeline project.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 27 days ago

Sh5M water project transforms lives in Kilifi's Garashi ward

Malindi loses 40 of its water to illegal connections

MAWASCO Managing Director Felix Wanje announced yesterday the formation of a special investigation and enforcement team to address the issue.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 28 days ago

Malindi loses 40 of its water to illegal connections

Church leads climate literacy campaign in schools and churches

A Christian conservation society has initiated programmes to spread ocean climate literacy to schools and churches in efforts to conserve marine ecosystems in Kilifi County.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Church leads climate literacy campaign in schools and churches

Mudavadi questions Sh7 billion public participation cost

He noted that the annual cost of public participation has made the enactment of laws to support the government's development agenda unattainable.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Mudavadi questions Sh7 billion public participation cost

CS Kagwe: No subsidised fertiliser for farmers before soil testing

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the government will deploy new technology to assess the chemical and physical properties of soil to identify nutrient deficiencies.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

CS Kagwe: No subsidised fertiliser for farmers before soil testing

Over taxation blow to education standards, says KUPPET

Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) officials have decried high taxation, saying it had "suffocated" the teachers' ability to afford living expenses.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Over taxation blow to education standards, says KUPPET

Relief as Malindi set to get huduma centre

Once complete the center will serve residents of Malindi and its environs and reduce costs and time used to acquire crucial official documents.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Relief as Malindi set to get huduma centre

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.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

Clinical officers allege discrimination by SHA

Joho shuts down mining operations over hazards

Mining CS Hassan Joho has ordered an immediate halt to all mining activities in Jaribuni, Kauma Sub-County, Kilifi County, following protests by residents over health hazards.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

Joho shuts down mining operations over hazards

Raila demands implementation of NADCO report

Raila has insisted that ODM's cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration depends on the full implementation of the report.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 months ago

Raila demands implementation of NADCO report

Kalonzo tells Azimio MPs to occupy majority side in parliament

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has told National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to adhere to the court ruling that restored Azimio la Umoja as the majority party.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

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.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Coast leaders meet in search of elusive unity

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.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Court rejects plea by two Italians facing Sh32million fraud charges

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.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 3 months ago

Relief for patients as Kilifi conducts laparoscopic surgery

Government to release billions to counties and schools next week

Treasury CS Mbadi defends regional development authorities.

By Nehemiah Okwemba 3 months ago

Government to release billions to counties and schools next week

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.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

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.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

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

Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi

Three people killed, three others injured after a light aircraft crashes in Malindi; police are at the scene as rescue operation underway.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi

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 Nehemiah Okwembah 4 months ago

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

Kilifi free trade zone project will create 50,000 jobs, says President

The construction of the 2,000-acre Vipingo Free Trade Zone (VFTZ) in Kilifi County is expected to commence next year.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Marion Kithi 5 months ago

Kilifi free trade zone project will create 50,000 jobs, says President

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 Nehemiah Okwembah 5 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 5 months ago

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

Headteachers lay down tough demands over pay, promotion

Primary school heads demand recognition as principals, call for pay rise, career progression. Kepsha urges government to address teacher recruitment and resource allocation issues.

By Willis Oketch and Nehemiah Okwembah 6 months ago

Headteachers lay down tough demands over pay, promotion

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 Nehemiah Okwembah 6 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 6 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 6 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 7 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 7 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 7 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 7 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 Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

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 Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

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

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

It is a relief for former Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala after the anti-corruption court terminated the Sh3.4 billion corruption case against him and 16 others.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 9 months ago

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

The national government has intensified efforts to eradicate malaria in Kilifi county by distributing treated mosquito nets to households.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 9 months ago

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Hundreds of unidentified bodies of followers of controversial pastor Paul Makenzi will be buried in marked graves in Shakahola forest, Malindi, Kilifi County.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused on trial for 13 terrorism-related counts; hearing begins on July 8.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

Duale said that the gangs planned to storm State House, Parliament and Judiciary.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

The government has embarked on a Sh70 million plan to construct a marine and Coastal research centre at the Malindi Marine National Park.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Mung'aro had protested that the bodies had overstayed at the county facility.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 year ago

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

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