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BY SHABAN OMAR Local authorities in Kwale County have raised alarm over the surging number of child abuse in Msambweni sub-county. The defilement cases are soaring despite heightened awareness campaigns and prosecution efforts. According to County Police Commander Ali Nuno, police data shows at least 123 defilement cases have been reported this year, with Msambweni sub-county accounting for 60 of them. “Msambweni has now become the hotspot for defilement cases, consistently leading in reported incidents since 2022,” he said. He said that child abuse in the area encompasses various forms, including sex tourism, early marriages, incest, and rape. Nuno said…

By Anthony Zoka Boyani residents in Rabai Kilifi County have threatened to halt the operation of a Chinese firm that has initiated mining of marram for the ongoing construction of the Mombasa – Nairobi highway. According to the residents the exercise is not only a health hazard to them but also heavy trucks are making their road connecting Kokotoni and Jimba unusable. Speaking at a public participation baraza at Boyani Primary School, Elizabeth Malombo, noted that they were yet to benefit with the mining activities in the area. “We residents of Kaliang’ombe sub location don’t see the benefit of these quarries…

Nuru Salim More than 200 students from needy families in Kwale County have been awarded scholarships as part of an initiative to promote education and alleviate financial burdens on parents. The distribution, which took place at Nyumba Sita County Hall in Ramisi Ward, Msambweni, also marked the start of the second batch of scholarships expected to be disbursed before Christmas Eve. The bursaries are part of a larger effort by the Kwale County government led by Governor Fatuma Achani with the aim to increase access to education. Over the years, significant funds have been allocated to scholarships and bursaries, with…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mombasa County government has joined hands with different organizations to modernize and give a facelift to its road systems. Speaking during the marking of World Day of Remembrance 2024, the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Roads Daniel Manyala announced that the county together with an organization from Japan is looking to install an Intelligence Transport System (ITS) in about 21 corners of Mombasa that will help in curbing accidents. It is an advanced way of traffic management through technological features such as sensors, and advanced safety systems that can alert drivers of possible dangers as…

By Caroline Katana A section of civil society organizations (CSOs) and rights groups has called for improvements to school infrastructure to better accommodate persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centres and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Salim Ali, the head of education for the Kwale County Community of Practice (KCOP), said the challenges faced by children with disabilities in accessing education are enormous. He said that many schools lack accessible physical environments, and teaching and learning materials are inadequately adapted to meet the needs of PWD learners. “We are advocating for the…

By Reporter Learning activities at the Godoma technical training institute was paralyzed after students staged protest over alleged poor management Then Students held a peaceful demonstration demanding a change of the institution’s management. The students disrupted learning and marched along the Kilifi-Matanomane Road, where they lit bonfire and chanted slogans against the management. The students complained that they were being charged exorbitant fees while their tutors were being transferred without any justification. Pauline Mnyazi, a student in the Electrical department, said some of the instructors had been transferred to disciplines they had not trained in. She said the management board…

State department for immigration and citizen services Launches national registration for students in collaboration with ministry of education in Ngomeni magarini kilifi county Speaking at Ngomeni secondary school in Magarini sub county the principal Secretary Julius bitok says the government targets over 900,000 students currently writing their exams. The government has also introduced live capture of applicants’ details by use of biometric technology, a process to take a maximum of 10 days. The students will receive the third generation IDs also known as Maisha cards. Additionally the government has assured Kenyans of no more delays in issuance of the cards.…

By Agnetta Okwemba More than 150 cases of child abuse have been reported at Msambweni Law Courts over the past one year. According to Msambweni Law Courts Magistrate Leah Kabaria, they have recieved about 67 cases of child abuse since the start of the year 2024. Speaking during the launch of Children Justice Month at Al Walidayn Children Centre in Kwale County, Kabaria expressed her fear due to the increase in the cases compared to the 85 cases they opened last year. “This means that in every month, 6 kids go through sexual harassment,” she said. Kabaria further explains that…

By Agnetta Okwemba Matuga youths have pledged to support police officers in ensuring that security is maintained in all areas of Kwale county. During the meeting organized by the Muslim Women Advancements of Rights and Protection (MWARP), they said that getting to the root cause of insecurity in some parts of the region will be their priority and help police to end the same. This follows the recent cases of attacks by Juvenile gangs in Kwale county that has caused fear among the residents, more so the business community that has been targeted. In Diani about 26 juvenile gang suspects…

By Nuru Salim In December 2020, Kenya introduced the Likoni Floating Bridge, an ambitious project that began on the 18th of July, aiming to transform daily commutes across the Likoni Channel in Mombasa. The 1.2-kilometer bridge, which held the title of Africa’s longest floating bridge was designed to offer safe passage for thousands of pedestrians daily. Hailed as an engineering marvel, the bridge provided an alternative to the crowded Likoni ferry services, promising enhanced connectivity between Mombasa Island and the mainland. But four years later, Kenyans still ask a distressing question: What happened to the Likoni Footbridge? Built with an…