Tag: Kilifi

Shakahola cult: 18 more bodies found in shalow graves

Detectives have discovered 18 more bodies in Shakahola village, Kilifi County, bringing the total number of those confirmed dead so far to 39. Reports indicate that detectives exhumed a total of 10 graves on Sunday, April 23, 2023, bringing the three-day total of exhumations to 39. The members are said to have starved themselves to […]

Kilifi family demands answers about kin’s missing organs

A family in the Magarini sub-county of Kilifi County has appealed to the governments of Kenya and Italy to investigate the circumstances under which the body organs of a kin who died abroad went missing. The deceased, 36-year-old Amani Justine, who was married to an Italian national, died in her husband’s home county on September […]

‘Kufuli ya mapenzi’ – Kilifi spot where couples lock padlocks to declare everlasting love

While “people fall in love in mysterious ways” as the British singer, Ed Sheran’s infamous song goes, staying in love would similarly involve more mystery. Staying in love is a continuous, practical challenge and in Kilifi county, residents have found a unique way for lovers to vow their eternal love for each other and perhaps […]

Kilifi county to amend reproductive health law after uproar

The Kilifi County government has been forced to relook into the Kilifi County Sexual Reproductive Health law that came into force in 2016. Mr Omar Mwamuye who is the project officer of Rising Youth Initiative said that the County legal department and the Kilifi County Assembly failed to consider crucial issues when passing the law […]

Kilifi: Credibility concerns raised as unsealed ballot boxes are delivered to tallying centre

A presiding officer in Kilifi county came under fire after delivering five ballot boxes at the Kilifi North tallying centre without seals contrary to election regulations. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) presiding officers are required by law to seal all ballot boxes with tamper-proof clips after voting closes before submitting them for tallying. A […]

I’m ready to sleep hungry as long as Uhuru’s 10 turkeys eat – Kilifi woman

A woman in Kilifi has gifted President Uhuru Kenyatta 10 turkeys worth Ksh100,000 as a token of appreciation for tarmacking the Mariakani-Bamba road in Kilifi county. Speaking during an interview with K24 TV, the woman identified as Ms Lilian Kali expressed that she was grateful to President Uhuru Kenyatta for the road project. She added […]

Kilifi: Man stabs woman in bar after she refused to dance with him

Police in Kilifi have launched a manhunt for a suspect who stabbed a woman at Kilifornia bar and restaurant after she refused to dance with him. Abigail Kuha is reported to have gone to the restaurant to enjoy some refreshment with her boyfriend, Lemmy Sanga, when a group of unknown men came in and started […]