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… Mung’aro said that Kilifi is among 16 counties that the weatherman has listed as a risk area that will require preparedness ahead of the rains. …
Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nino rainsThe Standard
… According to Ministry of Health, hotspot counties for PPH data include Homa Bay, Machakos, Murang’a, West Pokot, Migori, Garissa, Tana River, Turkana, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Siaya, Wajir, Kilifi and Nairobi. …
Experts warn of maternal and child deaths as health workers' strike persistsThe Standard
… "The Coastal region, particularly Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties, remains a major transmission zone. …
Duale: Kenya records 16,675 Dengue cases annuallyThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterBaby Linda's story mirrors that of many children in Kilifi who suffer malnutrition and stunted growth due to poor unbalanced feeding.Elina Nzaro, a nurse in charge at Kinarani dispensary, says when baby Linda was brought to the health facility, she was …
Full plates, empty nutrients: Kilifi children battle hidden hungerThe Standard
… on counties to sustain HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and laboratory services, raising concerns over whether gains made under the five-year programme can be maintained.Funded by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Stawisha Pwani was implemented in Mombasa, Kilifi …
Concern as US-funded Stawisha Pwani ends provision of health servicesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBefore setting off for Lamu County, I found myself weighing two options: I could endure the more than 10-hour road journey from Nairobi through Garissa, or take the equally long coastal route via Mombasa and Kilifi. …
Bales of hope: Bt cotton revives Lamu fortunesThe Standard
… The former CS will run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat next year on a Wiper Patriotic Movement ticket after joining the party. …
Aisha Jumwa to get senior post in Wiper after UDA exitCitizen Digital
… new Wiper deputy party leader By Joseph Muia August 14, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka welcomes former CS Aisha Jumwa into the party in Kilifi …
Kalonzo names Aisha Jumwa new Wiper deputy party leaderThe Standard
Over 400 locals in Kulesa village in Adu Ward, Magarini sub-county in Kilifi, are under threat of eviction from a dispute over a 20,000-acre tract of land. …
Over 400 locals face eviction from their land in KilifiCitizen Digital
… The initiative, unveiled during the Fifth Programme Steering Committee meeting of the Peacebuilding and Preventing Violent Extremism in East Africa Programme, will benefit participants from Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties. …
Gov't launches skills programme for 450 youth, women to curb violent extremismPresident William Ruto launched an eight-day tour of the coastal region in Taita-Taveta County, announcing Sh2 billion for student hostels, Sh2 billion for road infrastructure, and Sh15 billion for county road upgrades. The tour will include visits to five other coastal counties, with plans to issue 200,000 title deeds and break ground on a new refinery in Lamu.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched an eight-day tour of the coastal region in Taita-Taveta County, announcing Sh2 billion for student hostels, Sh2 billion for road infrastructure, and Sh15 billion for county road upgrades. The tour will include visits to five other coastal counties, with plans to issue 200,000 title deeds and break ground on a new refinery in Lamu.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
A review of Kenya's policy environment for energy crops found the country has made significant progress in putting policies in place, but the next step is to improve coordination and implementation across relevant institutions. Energy crops such as cassava, sugarcane and sweet sorghum could supply feedstock for locally produced bioethanol and help create green jobs, raise rural incomes, and expand access to cleaner cooking fuels.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto began a development tour of the Coast region, during which he issued nearly 200,000 title deeds across Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River and Lamu counties, and broke ground for the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu. The issuance is part of the Government's plan to distribute 500,000 land ownership documents in the Coast region to address longstanding squatter and land ownership challenges.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has ordered the forfeiture to the Government of Kenya of assets worth Ksh.426,851,982.04 linked to former Kilifi Principal Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi, his wife Stellah Nyaboke Otwori, and associated companies, after finding unexplained assets including bank transactions, 18 properties, and three motor vehicles.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court ordered the forfeiture of state assets worth Sh426.85 million held by former Kilifi Principal Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi, his wife, and associated companies after they failed to explain the source of the wealth, the EACC said.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that the government is collaborating with national sports federations to create a centralised database of Kenyan athletes who have won medals at regional, continental and international competitions, aimed at improving talent tracking, policy planning, and recognition of achievement.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Maritime Authority has warned people living and working along Kenya's coast to prepare for hazardous sea and weather conditions from September through December, including strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall, and reduced visibility. The authority advised boat operators to secure vessels, passengers and crew to wear life jackets, and fisherfolk to exercise caution and postpone non-essential sea activities when conditions deteriorate.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ruling coalition and opposition senators clashed over President Ruto's decision to have seven Cabinet Secretaries accompany him to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Opposition senators criticized the delegation's size and cost implications, while ruling coalition members defended it as an opportunity for government business.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Meteorological Department and Kenya Red Cross have issued a marine safety alert for Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Lamu counties, warning of large ocean waves and strong winds through the weekend that pose risks to small boats and people along the shoreline. Fishermen have been urged to check weather before entering the sea, avoid unnecessary trips in rough conditions, and wear lifesaving equipment.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Women Senator's Association and National Syndemic Diseases Control Council have raised concerns over increasing HIV infections among young people, alongside rising adolescent pregnancies and gender-based violence. They are calling for joint efforts to implement the 'End the Triple Threat' campaign to curb new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that young people in Kenya's creative and sports industries face financial insecurity, intense public scrutiny, limited career opportunities, mental health pressures and post-retirement uncertainty. The Government has outlined measures including mental health support for creatives, improved athlete welfare programmes, and stronger youth empowerment initiatives.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen years after Kenya's 2010 Constitution, devolution has shifted service delivery—healthcare, roads, water, and education—from Nairobi to counties, though results are mixed. Counties have made measurable gains in health infrastructure and early childhood education, but remain heavily dependent on national transfers, struggle with revenue, pending bills, corruption, and public participation challenges.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Beach soccer stakeholders in Kilifi expressed disappointment after Kenya withdrew from its Africa Cup of Nations Beach Soccer qualifier against Libya. Players drawn from Lamu, Mombasa, Malindi and Kwale who had been preparing for the match are frustrated by the decision.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kilifi County Government plans to dispose of 443 unclaimed Shakahola remains by December after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations completed its investigations. The county is urging relatives to identify victims before legal deadlines for interment expire, with 14 bodies identified so far.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that biofuels are critical to Kenya's goal of universal clean cooking by 2030, with the Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy envisaging biofuels accounting for about 40 per cent of the clean cooking mix alongside electricity, LPG, biogas and cleaner biomass.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's counties have powerful stories and abundant resources — from Turkana's oil, jade, and UNESCO heritage sites to Kisumu's Lake Victoria — but fail to convert these assets into development strategies that benefit residents, turning a resource abundance into a strategy problem.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's banks hesitate to invest in the blue economy despite its potential, citing concerns over market volatility and unclear regulation. A senior government official has called on financial institutions to support maritime and shipping investments, noting the sector's capacity to create jobs and drive economic growth.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's digital and industrial economy depends increasingly on submarine fibre-optic cables beneath the ocean. The LuLu Coastal Cable System, announced at ITW Africa 2026, is designed to connect Mombasa to Lamu through five strategic landing points and will span 144 fiber pairs with capacity up to 60 Tbps per fiber pair over a 25-year design life.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A report by ActionAid International found that climate-vulnerable countries spend nearly 25 times more on debt repayments than on climate action, with debt servicing consuming 65 per cent of their combined government revenue. Kenya's most drought-hit counties face climate shocks as debt pressures limit resources available for climate response.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 35-year study of paediatric malaria admissions at Kilifi County Hospital found that malaria hospitalisations among children aged 1 month to 14 years fell from 25.5 per 1,000 children annually in 1999 to 0.65 per 1,000 children per year by 2020–2024, the longest continuous severe malaria surveillance record in Africa.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga will tour the United States from September 17 to October 5, visiting multiple cities to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign on the United Green Movement ticket.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prof Isabella Oyier, Head of the Biosciences Department at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme and Professor of Molecular Epidemiology at the University of Oxford, was appointed Deputy Director (Kilifi) of the KWTRP in May this year. She credits passion and support from mentors as key drivers in her scientific career.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kaya elders and political leaders in Kilifi have opposed the postponement and proposed rebranding of the Chenda Chenda festival, citing risk to Mijikenda cultural identity.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,298 Mpox cases and 19 deaths across 40 counties, but The Standard editorial argues that the government's failure to maintain sustained public communication—unlike its approach during Covid-19—leaves citizens uninformed and unable to exercise vigilance against the disease.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Coast is set to benefit from the planned LuLu Coastal Cable System linking Mombasa to Lamu, which will connect five landing points along the Indian Ocean coastline and could attract data centres, cloud services and technology businesses to the region.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's adolescents face a growing crisis of HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence. State and non-state actors gathered at a National Round Table Forum in Nairobi to address the interconnected challenges, warning that urgent and targeted interventions are needed to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →