Author: Coast Times Digital

The Bible Translation and Literacy organization in partnership with the ministry of education and county government has officially launched mother tongue school books for three Kwale communities. The books are for the Digo, Duruma and Pokomo communities. The project has been realised through the development of a mother tongue education program for indigenous languages. According to BTL National Director Peter Munguti, the books are set to be used in schools to teach children the language they understand best. Munguti said the major goal is to enhance learning, boost morale, understanding and promote children’s education. “We want to break all the…

Bible Translation & Literacy East Africa Today were delighted to have hosted Governor of Kwale H.E. Fatuma Achani and her Deputy H.E. Chirema Kombo during the officially launch of the Mother Tongue Book Program for the indigenous languages at the Kwale County Stadium, in Tsimba Golini ward, Matuga Sub County. The mother tongue translation of primary school books program for indigenous languages which are; Chidigo, Chiduruma and pokomo is sponsored by Bible Translation & Literacy (BTL) East Africa. Main objective of the program by BTL is translating primary school books in Chiduruma, Chidigo and Pokomo languages as a way of…

Fatal Road traffic accident involving a Kiscol tractor and a fuel tanker at Ramisi area along ukunda-Lunga Lunga highway. Number of casualties yet to be confirmed. Victims taken to Msambweni hospital.

The issue of mental health and the high rate at which it is affecting citizens in the country and across the world took the center stage at the 16 annual Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya conference. The conference attracted stakeholders in the insurance sector from across the world at the leisure lodge resort in Kwale. Chiromo hospital group CEO Vincent Hongo said that the Kenya mental health amendment act 2022 that was signed into law in June is a great milestone to the health sector since mental health matters can be insured unlike before. “We have now opportunity to…

A fisherman has been reported missing wnd two rescued after a boat capsized in the deep waters of the Indian Ocean off the Jomo Kenyatta public beach in Bamburi-in Mombasa. According to police the man is suspected to have drowned after the 7 pm incident on Thursday evening. Police says that the victim was with his two friends who managed to swim for hours to safety before being rescued by other fishermen who were in the area. The two were rushed to the hospital immediately where they are recuperating. One of the survivors reported that their friend was overwhelmed by…

By GPS Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has assurred over 4000 residents living in Vidziyani village Msambweni subcounty of their safety despite losing a court case involving a disputed land between them and Kwale International sugar company. The locals have been using over 3000 acres of land in the area for agricultural purposes for over 4 decades now before the defunct Ramisi sugar company collapsed in 1989. However, the area residents majority of them being farmers have had land tussles with the sugar company with both parties claiming ownership. This led to a 12 year court battle between the locals…

A family is in dilema after their 13 years old Monica Ochieng a class six pupil at Mwandeo primary school died in a mysterious circumstances last week. The deceased is said to have been beaten by her classmate apparently a boy with safety boots as her colleagues watched before she collapsed in the class and died. Monica who lived with her grandfather since her mother works in Saudi Arabia is said to have been taken to hospital by deputy head teacher on his motorbike to Msambweni referral hospital. It is there where she was pronounced dead. “When the deceased classmates…

Mystery surrounding the death of a Malindi 36 years old Amani Justine Luwali after her body was received missing various body parts from Italy has deepened with human rights activists calling for thorough investigation. Her body arrived in the country from Italy more than one month ago without some internal organs. Luwali had been staying with her Italian husband in Italy since 2016 when they got married and gave birth to a girl. Family members claim that her body had been concealed in a tamper proof metal box when it arrived at the Star hospital mortuary in Malindi town and…

Sombre mood has engulfed Mwandimu village in Msambweni afte a youth was burnt beyond recognition causing his death for allegedly stealing coconuts. The deceased is said to have been found on top of a coconut tree attempting to steal coconuts belonging to a family in Majikuko. His accomplice ran away when the farm owner appeared leaving him at the mercy of the attackers. Sources have intimated to Coast Times Digital that after being lured to descend from the coconut tree had his legs and hands tied. “They then poured petrol on him and lit fire. He burnt until passerby saw…

Tana Delta Sub County residents in Tana River County have been urged to make use of the short rains that have started being experienced in the area to farm and avoid reliance on relief food. Tana River county is among those that are affected by drought in the country leaving pastoralists and farmers counting huge losses. This is after crops failed and animals continue to die of hunger. At least 300 households at Bilisa village received assorted food and non- food items from the Humanity First Kenya organization to help them pass through the hunger situation. Bilisa location chief  Nuru…