Lobby groups accuse Havi of malicious attacks on Judiciary

CTL Director Julius Ogogh says most allegations against the holders of constitutional bodies remain unproven or withdrawn, damaging the reputation of the offices they occupy.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

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God told me all my children are still alive, man refuses Shakahola DNA tests

Antony says that although DCI told him that his DNA had matched that of his child, a victim of the Shakahola deaths, God had informed him that all his children are still alive.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

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Mombasa court stunned as 'buried' Shakahola victim appears alive

Karema confirmed that he was also called Sharifu and told the court that he and other six siblings and their mother were all alive.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Coast Interfaith CEO faults Makenzi teachings as misleading

Anyenda said that misinterpretation of the Bible can lead to dangerous consequences, including the rise of religious cults and unbiblical practices.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while his followers starved in custody

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while in custody as he encouraged his followers to starve in the name of fasting.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

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Wife planned murder of her Dutch tycoon husband, court told

Rouwenhorst immigrated to Kenya six years ago and had two children with Riziki Cherono.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

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How slain IEBC manager son's phone led to arrest of her killers

Two people charged with the murder of Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar were traced through a mobile phone they stole during the attack.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

Makenzi preached that Obama was the prophesied antichrist, court told

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly told his followers that former US President Barack Obama was the prophesied antichrist.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

Police forcing victim of defilement to settle out of court, court told

The victim's advocate, Duncan Osoro, told Shanzu Law Court that he had phone numbers of the police officers and other people threatening the victim's elder sister to withdraw the case.

By Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

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How Makenzi's followers starved children, cut ties with kin

Five witnesses narrated how Makenzi ordered his followers to withdraw their children from school, over claims that education was against God's teachings.

By Kelvin Karani 4 months ago

Why family of late Dutch tycoon wants bond for murder suspect Cherono cancelled

The family claims that Cherono has breached the bond terms, which barred her from living in Mombasa.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Judge furious after DPP says not ready to prosecute Shakahola suspects

Justice Diana Mochache said it was an embarrassment for the prosecution to claim it was not ready to try the case against Makenzi and 29 others linked to the Shakahola massacre.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Judge faults DPP after Makenzi's murder case hearing fails to take off

Justice Diana Mochache had travelled from Nairobi to Mombasa and was scheduled to hear the matter this week, but the prosecution said that they were not ready to proceed.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Son of Mombasa tycoon tells court his signature was forged in Sh1.5b fraud

Said Tahir, the son of the late Mombasa tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS), told the court that his signature was allegedly forged by five people who obtained a Sh1.5 billion loan from a bank.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Shakahola victims were not poisoned, government chemist tells court

A government analyst, on Thursday, told the court that samples taken from bodies exhumed from Shakahola forest did not have traces of poison or toxic substances.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

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 Kelvin Karani 5 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 Kelvin Karani 6 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 8 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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

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Shipping lines threaten to hike freight charges over new levies

KPA said it would charge at least Sh27,000 ($200) for solid waste management from ships calling at the port on behalf of the Mombasa county government effective May 15.

By Kelvin Karani and Patrick Beja 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

Coast braces for strong winds and powerful waves

There is uncertainty among tourism players following reports that a tropical storm known as Hidaya was headed to the East African coast.

By Patrick Beja and 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years ago