Francis Mtalaki
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Cyclone Hidaya alert: Gov’t bans beach activities in bid to avert loss of lives
As predicted by the weatherman, strong winds on Friday began hitting the Indian Ocean with boat operators unable to contain the situation.The strong winds are expected to increase on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, accompanied by large ocean waves hitting about 2 metres high and heavy rains across the...
Mombasa: 177 suspected gang members arrested in 48-hour crackdown after viral video
This comes after the business community raised concerns over the resurgence of crime gangs that have left them counting millions of losses.CCTV footage from one of the streets in Mombasa's CBD captured a group of a criminal gang members robbing unsuspected locals earlier this week....
Mombasa: Police arrests 8 gang members for attacking woman, setting shop on fire
The suspects are believed to be part of a 30-machete welding gang that attacked a woman before setting her business premise on fire in the Tua Tugawe area of Kisauni.
34 bodies of Shakahola cult victims to be released to families next week
Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor revealed that the State will provide counselling services to the affected families before handing over the bodies to them.He similarly advised persons seeking to collect the bodies to ensure they possess a letter from their lo...
Container of sand disguised as tantalum minerals seized in Mombasa after Chinese businessman paid Ksh.150M
According to the detectives, fake gold scammers who used to operate in Nairobi and use JKIA as the exit point have changed tactic and are using the Port of Mombasa colluding with a cartels in Congo, Uganda and Kenya.
Interior CS Kindiki orders resumption of family visits in prisons
Speaking at Naivasha Maximum Prison on Wednesday, CS Kindiki said the move will allow inmates to interact with their loved ones after the visits were stopped in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese national who paid Ksh.151M for tantalum minerals from Kenya receives soil
Initial investigations have linked the incident to fake gold scammers who used to operate in Nairobi’s Kilimani area using JKIA.They are suspected of having shifted operations to Mombasa and colluding with KPA and KRA officials.
Coast General Hospital receives Ksh.16.5M Cancer equipment
Speaking during the launch of the critical medical equipment, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nasir said it will go a long way in treating patients with prostate complaints through minimally invasive means.
Over 3,000 families evicted from disputed Voi land
Over 3,000 families were evicted by Sparkle Properties Limited for allegedly invading the said piece of land.The company directors say they have resolved to resettle about 300 families who pleaded with them due to their vulnerable situation.
Raila tells President Ruto to stop forcing Gov’t projects on Kenyans
Speaking in Mombasa on Saturday, Mr. Odinga noted that President Ruto's actions undermine the spirit of the Constitution.He further asserted that the opposition is not opposed to the plan, however stating that the government is yet to come clear on how the project will be implemented.