Kilifi County – Nomad Press

30 Jul

Kilifi Businessman Seeks Arrest of Lands Registrar Over Land Transfer Dispute

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesKilifi businessman Franco Esposito, Kilifi County

Kilifi businessman Franco Esposito has filed an application for the arrest and detention of Senior Lands Registrar Mohamed Billow for allegedly failing to execute a 2020 court decree to facilitate a land transfer in his favor. Esposito, represented by lawyer Richard Otara, claims the registrar did not facilitate the transfer of the property from Jonathan Ngumbao Kata to Esposito, despite a court order. The decree, issued on December 21, 2020, by former Malindi Chief Magistrate William Chepseba, declared the land as Esposito's property. The court had directed the registrar to complete the transfer and issue a title deed to Esposito.…

22 Jul

Health Hazard in Malindi as Drug Users Dispose of Medical Wastes in Public

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A major public health disaster looms in Malindi as drug users under the methadone program at Malindi Sub County Hospital are reportedly disposing of medical wastes, including syringes, in public areas. This dangerous practice poses a significant threat to community safety and has been uncovered during the monthly clean-up exercise organized by the Progress Welfare Association of Malindi (PWAM). The clean-up operation, which involved various stakeholders such as the police, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), business community, Kenya Red Cross Society, hoteliers, Malindi Municipality, and the county government, revealed the alarming presence of medical wastes along the roads. The exercise covered…

20 Jul

Relatives Plead for Help in Finding Abducted Malindi Businessman

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The family of Malindi businessman Karisa Mae, who was allegedly abducted by security officers at Arabuko along the Kilifi-Malindi road on Monday, is pleading with the government to help them locate him. Speaking to journalists in Malindi town on Friday, the distressed relatives recounted their exhaustive search for Mr. Mae, which included visits to police stations and mortuaries, but to no avail. They implored the state agency believed to be behind the alleged abduction to either release him or charge him in court if he has committed any offense. The 41-year-old father of five was reportedly abducted at Arabuko by…

10 Jul

Hundreds of Shakahola Cult Victims to be Buried in Marked Graves in a Forest

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Hundreds of victims of preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie’s alleged cultic teachings might be buried in marked graves within Shakahola Forest, following difficulties in positively identifying their bodies through scientific methods. Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor revealed on Tuesday the likelihood of interring unidentified bodies in the forest in a way that allows for future identification if DNA profiles are generated. Currently, only 34 out of the 453 bodies related to the 'Fasting to death to see Jesus' teachings have been positively identified and handed over to relatives, leaving 419 bodies still undergoing identification. Dr. Oduor, speaking at the start of…

08 Jul

Kilifi Leaders Demand Unconditional Release of Arrested Gen Z Protesters

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Kilifi leaders are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Kilifi Gen Zs who participated in the recent weekly protests against the finance bill. In a press briefing held in Kilifi town, Senator Stewart Madzayo and Malindi MP Amina Mnyazi alleged that approximately ten youths, previously released by the courts last week, were rearrested and are currently being detained without any formal charges. Madzayo, who also serves as the Senate Minority Leader, urged President William Ruto to urgently summon the Kilifi County Police to ensure the youths' release, as their current whereabouts remain unknown. “These youths were exercising their…