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Three missing after boats capsize in strong Coast winds

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala |Kalume Kazungu

Three people are missing in Kilifi and Lamu counties after their boats capsized due to the strong winds being witnessed across the Coast region. In Kilifi, the whereabouts of two people remain unknown, while a woman was rescued from a boat incident. The two were among a group of fishermen from the Mnarani Beach Management Unit (BMU) in Kilifi North sub-County who went fishing on Friday evening.
Uteuzi wampa Jumwa nguvu mpya kisiasa

Feb 5, 2025 | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Maureen Ongala |Valentine Obara

Habari Uteuzi wampa Jumwa nguvu mpya kisiasa Na MAUREEN ONGALA, VALENTINE OBARA February 5th, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 HATUA ya Rais William Ruto, kumwajiri aliyekuwa Waziri wa Jinsia, Bi Aisha Jumwa, serikalini imeibua msisimko mpya wa kisiasa kuhusu uchaguzi ujao katika Kaunti ya Kilifi. Kabla kuteuliwa kuwa Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Barabara nchini wiki chache zilizopita, Bi Jumwa alikuwa mpweke kisiasa.
Why Kilifi historical treasure is in private hands 4 years after archaeological findings

Jan 12, 2025 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

In June 2021, the fossils of a three-year-old male child dating back 78,000 years were found in a grave at the Panga ya Saidi caves in Kilifi County. The fossils are said to be the oldest human remains in Africa. Register to continue reading this premium articleTo continue reading, please subscribe for full accessTo continue reading, please subscribe for full access We're sorry, we couldn't load the articleIf you have an Ad-blocker please disable it and reload the page or try again later.
Revealed: Final tragic moments before Malindi aircraft crash that killed three

Jan 11, 2025 | nation.africa | Wachira Mwangi |Maureen Ongala

A routine training flight turned tragic on the afternoon of January 10 when a light aircraft crashed in the Kwachocha area along the Mombasa-Malindi Highway, claiming three lives and leaving three others injured. The ill-fated Cessna 172 plane, which departed Malindi Airport at 2:50pm, was on a ferry flight to Nairobi with a crew comprising a captain, an instructor, and a student pilot. However, the journey took a catastrophic turn just minutes after take-off.
Meet Roba Liban, the 30-year-old son of Cushites using media to end FGM

Dec 1, 2024 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

In the sun-drenched streets of Kilifi town, Roba Liban's eyes light up with determination as he speaks about his mission. At just 30 years old, this journalist has become an unexpected champion in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), challenging deep-rooted cultural practices that have haunted generations of women and girls in Kenya's coastal region. "The screams of young girls echo in the stories I've uncovered," says Liban, his voice carrying both compassion and urgency.
Pastor detained for defiling minor and forcing her to abort pregnancy

Dec 1, 2024 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

What you need to know:The pastor was arrested on Saturday morning at the minor’s home. After defiling the girl, the pastor kept a distance from her until last week. A Kilifi pastor is in police custody on accusations of defiling, impregnating and later assisting a 15-year-old to procure an abortion. The pastor, 27, reportedly defiled the Grade 5 pupil in September in Kilifi North Sub-county, and gave her abortion pills on Monday, November 18.
Manchester United fans in Kilifi arrested, locked up for the night after Europa League match

Nov 29, 2024 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

What you need to know:The fans were arrested in the Kisumu Ndogo area within Kilifi Township, Mnarani Trading Center and Basi area. Mohamed Ali, a video room owner, said officers ambushed them and arrested the fans where were watching the match. Over 40 Manchester United fans in Kilifi county spent Thursday night behind bars after being arrested during the live screening of Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 Europa League victory over Bodø/Glimt at Old Trafford.
Excavation of ‘Vasco Da Gama’ shipwreck: Here’s what researchers are finding

Nov 21, 2024 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

When a group of fishermen from Ngomeni in Malindi, Kilifi county, started spotting strange objects in the sea on their daily fishing spree 17 years ago, they became concerned about where the items were coming from. Some of the fishermen picked up the objects and carried them to their homes and later reported these incidents to the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) office in Malindi town. Their report led to the discovery of a ship wreckage that has spent centuries on the floor of the Indian Ocean.
Why some Pembas are not yet Kenyans

Nov 18, 2024 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

For the Pemba community living in Kenya, the decision by the government of President William Ruto to confer them Kenyan citizenship last year came as a blessing. The community that entered Kenya in the early 1960s and settled along the coastal strip had all along suffered exclusion from critical services, which required national identification.
Malindi pedophile jailed for life

Nov 7, 2024 | nation.africa | Maureen Ongala

What you need to know:The court imposed a life sentence on the accused for two counts related to sexual offenses. Mr Murithi was also fined Sh30 million per offence on charges related to child pornography. A Kilifi court has sentenced a local football coach, to life in prison following his conviction on multiple charges, including defilement, child pornography, and trafficking.