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Women with fistula are receiving free surgery and care at Marafa Sub-County Hospital through a partnership. The surgical camp runs until October 9th to restore health and dignity. This initiative helps integrate vital fistula care into routine services, supporting the community's well-being.
Radiokaya · Oct 12, 2026Kilifi County recorded fifty-eight suicide cases over the last year, prompting calls for enhanced mental health services. Officials noted that men were significantly affected by these incidents. Establishing clinics across all sub-counties is an effort to better protect older people from violence.
Radiokaya · Oct 12, 2026Kilifi County leadership advises open conversations between relatives over disagreements regarding inheritance matters. Deputy Governor Flora Chibule warned that unresolved disputes fuel violence against elders in the area. These efforts aim to manage conflicts and expand mental-health services across seven sub-counties for people living there.
Kenya Today · Oct 11, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Women with fistula are receiving free surgery and care at Marafa Sub-County Hospital through a partnership. The initiative aims to restore health and dignity, as the surgical camp runs until October 9th. Efforts seek to integrate fistula care into routine services.
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Women leaders and community organizations in Kilifi County are calling for stronger action regarding teenage pregnancies and sexual violence. Concerns were raised during Senate Mashinani proceedings, highlighting the need for better investigation and prosecution of perpetrators.
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Kilifi County recorded 58 suicide cases over the past year, prompting calls for stronger mental health services. Officials noted men were significantly affected and stressed the need to protect older people from violence. Efforts are underway to establish clinics across all sub-counties.
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Kilifi County's leadership is urging open conversations between younger and older relatives to settle disagreements over inheritance and witchcraft accusations. Deputy Governor Flora Chibule warned that unresolved disputes are fueling violence against elders. The county is also expanding mental-health services across its seven sub-counties.
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Residents of Kilifi gathered in large numbers for Kishutu Day, an event focused on preserving the cultural heritage of the Mijikenda community. The celebration highlighted Kishutu, recognized as Kilifi County’s official attire and a symbol of identity. It also served to pass cultural knowledge to younger generations.
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