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By Coast Times Reporter Schalke 04 FC from Msambweni Sub- County in Kwale County are the winners of FKF mini league after thrashing Bumbani FC from LungaLunga with 2-0 goals in a tournament that was sponsored by LungaLunga MP Munga Mangale Chiforomodo. The two teams have been elevated to the regional FKF league and will be able to face off with other teams of the same level. During the finals that were attended by Mangale, Schalke 04 FC went home with Sh100, 000 while Bumbani FC took home Sh50, 000. Other prizes were also awarded to the teams during the…

By CT The 1st edition of Feisal Super cup sponsored by Msambweni MP Feisal Abdallah came to an end with Wayzata boys FC winning against Biga stars FC. The finals that were played at Mvindeni grounds in Ukunda with thousands of fans filling the area to witness the football game saw Wayzata Boys FC scoring 2-0 goals against Biga stars FC during a thrilling encounter. Apart from the coveted trophy, Wayzata FC took home Ksh.300, 000 while Biga young stars pocketed Ksh. 200,000. All the 32 football teams that participated in the competition were also awarded with sports gears. Feisal…

By Coast Times Reporter Lamu East Member of Parliament Ruweida Mohamed has asked girls who dropped out of school due to early pregnancy and early marriage and are willing to continue with their studies to go back to school. The MP said that her office is ready to cater for their school fees so that they can complete their studies. “Even those girls who were married off early but want to pursue their studies, can do so because we shall pay for their fees”, she said. She said that her goal is to improve standards of education during her five-year…

The campaigns to market Kwale county historical sites that are sleeping economical giants kick started as Maingu Digital Tv and Replay Legendary Pictures showcased a documentary to the public during the first Kwale county heritage tourism day. The event that was supported by the county government of Kwale, Kenya National Museum of Kenya and Leopard beach Resort among other stakeholders and likened to the Lamu county cultural week will increase tourism revenue in the area. If well utilized the different heritage sites which includes World War 1, old Swahili buildings, colonial establishment and Kaya areas among others will see Kwale…

A case of sodomy involving an Italian national and woman that has been at the center of investigation by Diani police, Office of the Director of public prosecution in Kwale and Tourist police department has taken a new twist after the complainant stormed ODPP office in Kwale demanding to be furnished with information. On 18 January 2023, the ODPP office in Kwale wrote a letter to the Diani police detailing the reasons behind closing the case after claiming there was no evidence to take the case to court. This is despite the complainant having submitted hospital documents that indicated she…

Members of Parliament from different political devide stormed out of the Parliamentary Committee members retreat in Mombasa over the delayed disbursement of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and the national government affirmative action fund NGAAF. They say about 10 billions are yet to be released by the national treasury paralysing services to citizens in their respective areas. The protesting leaders walked out saying it was unreasonable to hold a five days retreat at a five star luxurious hotel, pay millions for accommodation at the expense of orphans and needy leaders who depended on NGCDF to go to school.…

Six Italian tourists are missing after marine excursion boat capsize with about 40 tourists in Watamu, Kilifi oj Saturday morning. They are among 10 people, poloce says are trying their best to trace them in a rescue operation mission that was launched immediately. The boat capsized off the Garoda beach in Watamu according to police and Kenya Wildlife services officials joint operation is going on. Police reports indicate that the missing tourists were out to watch dolphin during the marine safari excursions. Those rescued witnesses said that they managed to board other boats after theirs capsized especially the Italian tourists…

The Mackinon Border dispute between Kwale County and Taita Taveta County is totally unwarranted and uncalled for, nominated senator Raphael Chimera has said. “Our people must be allowed to freely trade and interact with others without any fear of intimidation & threats from our good neighbours,” he said. He made the remarks after  engaging Senator Okiya Omtatah saying that he has filed a Petition on behalf of traders from Taita Taveta touching on the Mackinon Boundary Dispute. “We have agreed as Senate to push for the establishment of a CoE to establish and interpret the proper boundaries between the two…

The majority of 2022 candidates who sat for their KCPE exam and got over 400 marks in Kwale have been placed in the school of their choice. However, Masimbani primary school, where 25 pupils scored 400 and above marks have all been placed in schools they had chosen save for Marcela Tsimba. Marcela scored 408 marks and had selected Kenya High only to be placed at Gatimu Ngandu Girls. Headteacher John Kanga said that parents and students are satisfied with the form one placement process. “In our school save for only one candidate, the rest were placed in the school…

A family in Mrima area of LungaLunga constituency are in dilemma after their 14 years old daughter went missing without a trace on 3rd January this year. According to the family, Margret Stephen, a class seven pupil at Mrima primary school only speaks in Baganda, Arabic and English, her mother comes from Uganda and she is only three months old in Kenya. His father Jacob Stephen  said that her daughter who arrived in September last year from Uganda where her mother lives after they separated 14 years ago left their home in the morning while going to fetch water. “She…