NMK shuts Fort Jesus, Gede Ruins and Taqwa Ruins
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has ordered the closure of the historical Fort Jesus Museum in Mombasa and all other monuments in coast region.
The NMK Museum and Monuments Assistant Director at the...
Body of missing man in Kilifi boat accident retrieved
A body of a middle-aged man who drowned on Friday night when a passenger boat capsized has been retrieved from the Indian Ocean.
Nine other people aboard the ill-fated boat escaped death after they swam...
Suspected Al Shabaab militia attack Camp Simba army bases
The Kenya Navy Manda Camp Bay has been attacked by suspected Alshaabab militia.
The attack happened at around 4am in the morning where heavy gunfire was reported in Manda Bay, Lamu County, following the suspected...
Small scale farmers benefit from solar-powered water pumps
Part of the coastal region which was previously engaging in charcoal burning is slowly moving into irrigation which is more sustainable using solar-powered water pumps.
Msumarini Self Help Group, a group that has benefited from...
Reconstruction of Ksh 649m Lamu jetties ahead of schedule
The renovation of the four jetties in Lamu County that have cost the national government 649 million shillings are ahead of schedule with rehabilitation currently at 40 percent completion.
The national government had last year...
Lamu leaders condemn alleged brutality against locals
Leaders drawn from Lamu County have condemned the alleged brutality against civilians allegedly by members of the police service in Lamu County and are calling for compensation of locals.
The said atrocities are believed...
Witu residents welcome new maternal health shelter
Women in Lamu will now have access to skilled delivery services following the official opening of a Maternal Health Shelter at the Witu Health Centre.
The construction and equipment of the centre was funded by...
DP Ruto opposes proposed merger of counties
Deputy President William Ruto has opposed the proposed merger of counties, saying the move would take Kenya backward.
He said Kenyans made a decision to have a decentralized system of government, and discussions on the...
Lamu County set to benefit from funded Maternal Health Shelter
Women living in and around Witu in Lamu County are set to benefit from a Kshs 6.8m Maternal Health Shelter that will see them have easier access to skilled birth attendants.
The shelter which will...
Heavy rains expected from Wednesday at the Kenyan Coast
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall expected on the 24th of October, 2018 at the Kenyan Coast.
According to the weatherman, the rainfall is expected to begin at 30mm and is later...
