Author: Coast Times Digital

By Reporter The coastal scribes have been urged to develop a saving culture for their retirement. Retirement Benefits Authority In charge of Supervision Jackson Nguthu said most scribes live miserable lives after retirement for failing to plan. “The majority of journalists do not have a saving culture; they live hand to mouth, and when it is time to leave their jobs, poverty strikes,” he said. Nguthu said he is cognizant of the fact that the media industry and local journalists suffer numerous challenges ranging from poor payment and financial constraints. He said whatever the challenges scribes must embrace personal financial…

By Reporter The once Giant sleepy Kwale town may be forced to wake up in the next four months as president William Rutos will be presiding over Mashujaa day at the newly constructed Kwale Stadium. Traders have been notified to prepare renovating their business premises in readiness to host the national event. Those operating under shanty roofs have been told to either build their shops and make them presentable or demolish them. It is not a request to have Kwale town sparkling with good looking structures but a directive to be implemented in the few coming months to the Mashujaa…

By Reporter National Government to Invest in Lamu Industries, Boosting Jobs and Economic Opportunities The national government will provide support for target industries within Lamu in a bid to spur the growth of jobs and investment opportunities within the frontier county. Speaking during the Medium Term Plan dissemination stakeholders forum in Lamu Island today, the PS stated that the national government besides investing Kshs 60 billion towards the operationalization of the Lamu Port, plans were underway to support the establishment of processing plants in; fishing, fruit, cotton, coconut and cashewnuts. He cited that investors had already been tapped to invest…

By Reporter A coalition of Lamu leaders has called on the national government to prioritize the rehabilitation of the Hindi-Kiunga road, citing its disuse as a significant impediment to travel and trade within the county. The 150-kilometer road, alongside the 100-kilometer Ijara-Hulugho road, has been earmarked for funding worth Kshs 25 billion. This initiative when complete will bolster security and increase trade in the Lamu Boni and border point areas. Speaking to the media, former Kiunga Ward MCA Sheikh Babaad highlighted the deteriorating condition of the Hindi-Kiunga road, which he claimed has hindered the transport of a refurbished generator to…

By Caroline Katana Various factors make it impossible for girls to get an education in our country, the poverty rate is alarming, and even though education is made free it still involves a substantial cost to send girls to school. Families who are struggling to make ends meet fail to pay the education expenses of their children, in some areas students have to walk a long distance to reach their school, this is where the safety of the girls gets compromised so parents don’t see it fit to send them off so far. Other than that social issues like child…

By Caroline Katana Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of genital cancers globally with cervical cancer as the top cause of cancer–related deaths in women. Over 90 percent of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries where cancer control strategies remain inadequate. HPV vaccination protects against HPV types 16 and 18 which are responsible for approximately 70 percent of cervical cancer cases. The optimal age of vaccination is in the early adolescent period, before sexual debut with possible HPV infection. Studies have shown that children residing in low and middle settlements are at risk of early initiation of…

By Alloys Musyoka The Kwale water and sewerage company has urged Kwale Christian youth Investment group to follow laid down rules in managing the World Bank Ablution block for public use. The group is among others that have won tenders to manage the Ablution blocks within Kwale town some months after they were opened by Governor Fatuma Achani. Among laid down rules include gender based violence compliance, serving people living with special abilities with respect, treating all customers with respect and ensuring the washrooms are clean all the time. Kwale water and Sewerage Company’s managing director Eric Parmet said that…

By Reporter Kilifi County government has invested more than Sh70 million towards the growth of apiculture, targeting thousands of farmers spread across the county. The robust program include the distribution of beehives, training of farmers in bee keeping, value addition, especially with the upcoming of the Sh17 million honey processing plant in Tezo, Kilifi North sub county. Kilifi County Chief officer in Charge of Livestock Philip Wario speaking at Chasimba ward in Kilifi South sub county where he distributed 167 beehives, honey extracting equipment and honey harvesting tools to a farmers group in the region said the projects are meant…

By Alloys Musyoka The writing is on the wall with plans by governor Fatuma Achani in joining other Coast governors to bring to and end the Muguka and Miraa business and consumption in the Coastal region taking shape. It is claimed that her public statements that she will not ban Muguka business in Kwale was a public relation move as her legal minds behind the scene worked closely with the county assembly to stop the trade that is said to have affected the generation. Previously Muguka could go as low as Sh20  making it easy for school going children to afford…

By Alloys Musyoka The government has initiated a KSh 5.8 billion gold refinery project,being the first modern gold refinery in Lidambitsa area of Ikolomani, Kakamega County. Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Salim Mvurya said the Refinery will serve as transformative venture for Kenya’s gold sector. Mvurya emphasized that value-addition facilities like this refinery are crucial for accelerating growth and fostering innovation in the mining industry, thus promoting socio-economic development for artisanal gold miners nationwide. He said the establishment of gold refinery aligns with the kenya kwanza governments’ vision and commitment to creating value addition centers that…