Francis Mtalaki
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Governor Nassir wants Mombasa included in President Ruto's new Cabinet
Citing the perceived political significance of the region as the heartbeat of the Coast, the Governor explained that the county has several qualified individuals capable of serving at all levels of government.
Two men who went missing during anti-Finance Bill protests found killed in Mombasa
For more than 15 days, the family of 26-year-old Denis Otieno has been searching for him. His mother Coleta Achieng and uncle George Omondi made calls with no response, only to receive a message of their son’s death through social media.
Shakahola massacre: Death toll rises to 443 after 7 more bodies exhumed
The bodies were exhumed from seven graves raising the number of bodies exhumed in phase 5 to 14 and the death toll to 443.
Blood shortage hits Coast region over poor eating habits, traditions
The acute shortage of blood is forcing many people to make desperate calls for emergency blood donations.
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.