Author: Coast Times Digital

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…

BY SHABAN OMAR The She Leads’ Girls and Young Women Summit this year was a vibrant and impactful event. Held at the Diani Reef Hotel in Kwale County, the gathering exuded energy and purpose. The She Leads programme is implemented in six counties: Kajiado, Kwale, Kisumu, Nairobi, Homa Bay, Mombasa and at the national level. It is a five-year lobby and advocacy program implemented by a consortium of organizations, including Plan International Netherlands, Defence for Children -ECPAT the Netherlands, the African Women’s Development and Communication Network, and Terre des Hommes Netherlands. In partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…

By Nairobi reporter A family in Nairobi is demanding unconditional release of their kin being held at kitengela police Station since Wednesday, 4 December 2024. John Odhiambo Otieno is said to have been arrested and placed at Kitengela police station cell since Wednesday, 4 December 2024. According to the family, he was allegedly arrested for obtaining money by false pretence. Unfortunately, 24 hours later, they said that police failed to present him before a court of law to take a plea. Sources have indicated that John had failed to pay money given to him by a shylock resorting to using…

BY SHABAN OMAR Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has criticized security agencies for contributing to the rise in gender-based violence in the region. Achani accused police officers of being reluctant in handling defilement cases, which often resulted in delayed or denied justice. She said that many defilement cases are poorly handled, allowing perpetrators to go unpunished. “I have several cases, including one involving a 4-year-old who was defiled, yet the police are taking the victim’s family in circles,” she said. Achani said that, in many cases, victims fail to receive justice because crucial evidence is lost as they struggle to fight…

By GPS Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has assured investors that Kwale has many investment opportunities in the tourism, blue economy, and mining sectors. Speaking earlier today while attending the Kilifi County International Investment Conference held at Vipingo Ridge, Achani said Kwale has a conducive environment for all investors. She termed the Kilifi County Investment Conference as key to unlocking the economic potential of the coastal region. “Kilifi and Kwale counties have similar investment opportunities particularly in the tourism, mining and blue economy sectors. I therefore call upon investors to explore the untapped opportunities in Kwale,” she said. Achani noted that…

By Antony Zoka Rabai residents in Kilifi County have raised concerns over the increased destruction of sacred Kaya Forest as collective efforts between youth and local administration arrest two, recovering firewood and charcoal. The two suspects Tsimba Mwakoyo and Willy Mwakoyo are under police custody awaiting to be taken to court on Wednesday 4th December. Speaking after the arrest, Rabai location area chief, Antony Jao, warned that Kaya Forest should be a no-going zone. “For the last three days in conjunction with volunteer youth, we have launched an operation dubbed, (Operation Linda Misitu) aimed at weeding out those involved in forest…

By Antony Zoka Ruruma football clubs in Rabai have called on the county government of Kilifi, to implement projects that were meant to engage youth safely on the field to shun increased drug abuse. Led by Ruruma Football Clubs Association chairperson, Sylvester Chapwani, they claim that youth in the area are gradually turning to drug and substance abuse due to what he termed as blind eye by the authorities. “As football community we have been actively involved in the public participation forum and raised our view on matters of playing fields and sports equipment, however nothing is happening on the…

By Nuru Salim Likoni MP Hon. Mishi Mboko joined key leaders at the launch of the transformative Skills Mtaani Driving School Bursary Program, a transformative initiative funded with a cheque worth Ksh. 80 million to equip over 4,000 young people across Mombasa’s 30 wards with essential driving skills. The program, supported by the Mombasa County Government seeks to train, test, and license youth in line with NTSA standards, paving the way for improved employability and self-reliance. Speaking at the event at Mama Ngina Waterfront, MP Mboko reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, emphasizing the importance of equipping young people with practical…

By Reporter The government has kicked off a campaign aimed at achieving a 100 percent registration rate for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) in the country. According to Health Cabinet Secretary Debora Baraza, the ministry is employing a multi-sectoral approach to achieve the target in the shortest time possible, calling up stakeholders to work together. Speaking in Garsen township of Tana River County where she witnessed the rolling out of the registration exercise in the county, the CS urged Kenyans to register with the new scheme to access free and quality services. She said that about 15.6 million Kenyans…