Author: Coast Times Digital

By Reporter  In a significant move to combat unemployment and climate vulnerabilities, women in Lamu are being encouraged to embrace nature-based business solutions. This initiative was highlighted during the launch of the Women in Climate Spaces Exhibition and Forum on Amu Island. Josinta Omuyoma, Project Officer at the Lamu Women Alliance (LAWA), announced the implementation of the “Voices for Justice and Climate Action” program, supported by Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMWA). The program is designed to empower women in vulnerable communities to develop businesses that provide local climate solutions. “We aim to further highlight women’s contribution to climate change initiatives…

BY SHABAN OMAR  The Kenya Human Rights Commission, county governments, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the Kwale Mining Affected Communities are set to petition the national government to release mineral royalties amounting to over sh 2.9 billion ahead of the impending closure of the Australian mining firm, Base Titanium. The sand harvesting company will close business by the tail end of this year following the depletion of the minerals. Led by KHRC Senior Advisor for Land, Environment, and Resource Justice, Gladys Mungari, the group announced that the petition will be finalized by the end of this month. Mungari expressed concern…

BY SHABAN OMAR Concerns have been raised about the growing use of technology by violent extremist recruiters to target and recruit youth along the coastal region. It is reported that violent extremists are exploiting the vulnerabilities of youth, particularly young women, by using social media to lure them with false employment opportunities as a means of recruitment. Program Officer for the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics Trust Mwanaharusi Ali said that girls are often lured through social media with promises of lucrative jobs abroad. However, they end up being forcefully recruited into criminal activities and, in some cases, become wives…

BY SHABAN OMAR The East Africa Oil and Gas Company (EAGOL), in partnership with Safaricom and traffic police in Kwale County, has launched a comprehensive road safety campaign dubbed “Tufike Poa Na EAGOL.” The initiative seeks to address the rising number of road accidents across Kenya, particularly during the festive season when road travel increases significantly. The campaign focuses on long-distance drivers, encouraging them to take regular breaks to combat fatigue, a leading yet often overlooked cause of road accidents. EAGOL Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ali said that fatigue is a “silent killer” on Kenyan roads, noting that many drivers either ignore its symptoms due to tight schedules or lack awareness of its…

Primerose Omoto At least three suspects have been arrested following last week’s football chaos in Kwale County, which resulted in the deaths of two people and left several others seriously injured, police have confirmed. The violence broke out during the fifth edition of the Rashid Abdallah Super Cup held on Sunday at Kwale Stadium in Kinarini, Matuga sub-county. Kwale County Police Commander Ali Nuno said that one of the suspects was lynched by the public, raising the death toll to two. The first one was a tuk-tuk driver who was attacked by the gang. “One of the suspects was severely…

By reporter County Government of Kilifi has commenced the rehabilitation of key roads within Malindi town in preparation for the festive season, aiming to enhance the tourist resort town’s appeal. County officials handed over the sites for the rehabilitation of the BP-Alaskan and BP-Malindi Sub County Hospital roads to the contractor, who is tasked with repairing damaged sections and improving the drainage system. The initiative follows numerous complaints from motorists, particularly lorry drivers, who reported vehicle damage at the intersection of the two roads along the Malindi-Mombasa Highway due to the roads’ poor condition. The original construction of the BP-Alaskan…

By Nuru Salim The Kwale Women Empowerment Forum, held at Safari Beach Hotel in Diani, focused on promoting the economic independence of women in the community. Organized by the Taji Langu Foundation in partnership with local stakeholders, the forum brought together women entrepreneurs, government officials and civil society organizations to celebrate progress in women’s empowerment and discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to economic participation. Funded by Base Titanium mining company, the event’s theme, “Sustaining Women’s Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” highlighted the importance of women embracing business networks and innovation to boost their economic potential. Key speakers at the forum…

By Agnetta Okwemba All drivers have been urged to take breaks in between trips as a way of curbing accidents and maintaining safety on the roads. Speaking during the launch of the nationwide campaign “Tufike Poa na EAGOL”  the CEO Abdi Ali said that the oil and gas company is prioritizing the safety of drivers through offering them space to park their vehicles and rest as well as refreshments before continuing with their trip. “Tufike Poa na EAGOL” is a campaign that is aimed at curbing driver fatigue which is one of the causes of road accidents and in return,…

By Agnetta Okwemba About 60,000 mangrove tree seedlings have been planted in the Dongo Kundu area in Kwale County during a tree planting program by the  Kenya Defence forces team. Leading the agenda, Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya and the Kenya Defence Forces personnel from Mariakani Garrison, she emphasized on the importance of mangrove conservation and that communities should not engage in over-harvesting. “The mangroves play a vital role in the ecosystem by providing crucial breeding grounds for the fish,” she added. Mangroves have so many benefits to the Coast such as environmental, climate change and improvement of water…

By GPS Kwale County has achieved a significant milestone in healthcare with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art New Born Unit at the Msambweni County Referral Hospital. The unit, officially launched by Governor Fatuma Achani, was expanded and equipped through a collaboration between the M-Pesa Foundation and the Kwale county government. The facility is designed to offer specialized medical care to newborns delivered prematurely or requiring advanced medical attention. It features a comprehensive setup to cater to different neonatal needs, including: – An 8-bed New Born ICU – A 6-bed Neonatal HDU – An 8-bed Preterm Room – An 8-bed Term…