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By Primerose Omoto Joining form by Mwanajuma Athman Chidau at Kingwede girls has been a dream come true but not without challenges that almost left her broken at her Malalani in Ukunda home despite scoring 300 marks in the 2023 Kenya certificate of primary school exam. Mwanajuma is among other bright needy girls who joined form one late after well-wishers stepped in partly while others continue to be at home for lack of school fees in Kwale County. Coming from an impoverished background, her parents work menial jobs to help finance her primary school education. It has been no easy…

BY PRIMEROSE OMMOTO Kwale government has disbursed bursaries worth 35 million to 923 form one student joining various national schools. The area Governor Fatuma Achani said the county is releasing bursaries early for students to report to school on time and start learning. “It is crucial to release these cheques quickly so that our students can promptly be admitted for early commencement of learning,” she said. Last week, the county distributed bursaries worth sh100 million to continuing national school students. According to Achani, over sh147 million has been used for bursaries with more than 4, 560 students having benefited this…

By Primrose Omoto Kwale High School has once again emerged as the best performing school in Kwale and third in the Coastal region. Under the leadership of chief principal Michael Mutua, the school garnered 8.979 mean score in the 2023 KCSE exam following number two Sheikh Khalifa Secondary school which scored 9.42 and Light Academy that led with 10.2 mean score. The school recorded a mean score of 8.979 points, an improvement of 0.59 from 2022 means score of 8.39. The boys national school garnered a total of 3 As, 24 A-, 87 B+, 114 B, 88 B-, 27 C+…

By ALLOYS MUSYOKA The president William Ruto affordable house project in collaboration with county governments has kicked off in Kwale with locals being urged to take lead in provision of construction materials and building the units to uplift their living standards. Kwale county affordable housing committee and market implementation committee said that in two weeks’ time the initial construction in two sites will be launched after site identification for the 10,000 units. The committee that includes county government, Jua Kali operators, business community, and security and national government officials met in Kwale to chart a way forward in ensuring the…

By Reporter Daniel Muasya Musembi, a boy who scored a strong mean grade of A plain in Kwale High School wants to be a doctor. He is the top student in Kwale and among the best candidates in the coastal region to have produced a strong A of 84 points. Musembi scored clean A’s in all the subjects to become a student of the year in Kwale. Musembi said he would like to join the University of Nairobi and pursue his medical career. The enthusiastic young man said he developed a passion for the medical field because of the urge…

By Reporter It is a sigh of relief for thousands of Kwale farmers as the county government has started distributing free farm inputs. The farm inputs will be distributed across the 20 wards targeting smallholder farmers in the region. The farmers will be receiving certified seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, sprayers, safety goggles, and gum in Kwale county boots among other equipment. The equipment is worth sh4.5 million. Governor Fatuma Achani said her administration seeks to empower farmers to boost food security and nutrition. Achani said the equipment is aimed at relieving farmers from the stress of financial constraints in food production.…

Four among eight talented girls footballers from Kwale County have secured a chance in the Kenya Sports Academy trials after impressive playing at the Talanta Hela football competition. The competition, aimed at nurturing young football talents, provided a platform for the girls to showcase their skills and earn recognition. The successful girls who will now join the prestigious Kenya Sports Academy are Mwanakombo Nlela Ndiro, Habiba Japhet, Fauza Nekesa, and Hilda Ruhusa. This comes after the young athletes demonstrated exceptional talent and determination, earning them the opportunity to further develop their skills at the academy. The news of their qualification…

Bandari FC, a renowned football club from the coastal region of Kenya, is set to host some of its premier league matches at the Kwale stadium. The decision was announced after a delegation of top sports officials from Bandari FC, led by CEO Tonny Kibwana, visited the stadium in Kwale. The visit to the Kwale stadium was aimed at inspecting the facilities and assessing its suitability for hosting Bandari FC matches. The delegation was received by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) of Social Services and Talent Management, Madam Francisca Kilonzo at her officer at Kwale Cultural Center who promised…

BY Reporter  The national government has promised to support Kwale County to build the Kwale Heritage and Cultural Centre known as Bomas of Kwale. The cultural centre is expected to cost sh 50 Million. The construction is set to start next year. It will be constructed at Diani in Msambweni to help conserve culture and traditions and boost tourism. Speaking during the second and final day of the Kwale Annual Cultural Competitions, Mining CS Salim Mvurya said the government has a special budget that will help the county realize the establishment of the much-awaited cultural centre. “The government recognizes the…

By Flora Awinja Mining CS Salim Mvurya has urged Kwale communities to use their cultural diversities to foster unity and peaceful coexistence. Mvurya said people should shun tribal alignment as it causes division and impedes development. “Don’t allow our different traditions and culture to divide us but embrace them for tolerance and togetherness for prosperity,” he said. He made the statement at the Kwale Cultural Center during the Kwale Annual Cultural Competitions in the Matuga constituency. Mvurya said tribal politics is obsolete and has no room in the country. He said working together is the spirit of all Kenyans since…