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By Agnetta Okwemba The famous G7, a united group of seven women governors in the country, have initiated plans to ensure that their number is increased to 24 after the 2027 general election. Increasing the number of governors and other political leadership positions in the country will ensure women in leadership have a say on matters of governance and decision making of the country’s affairs. This was said in Kwale county where governor Fatuma Achani hosted the G7 summit after opening various development projects and launching a construction project in Kinango. The summit which saw female governors applauding their own…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. The healthcare department in Kwale County is set to experience a significant improvement following the launch of a construction of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a renal unit at Kinango Hospital. This transformative project, initiated by the Kwale County Government, is expected to enhance medical services for thousands of patients who rely on the facility for their healthcare needs. The new development elevates the county’s commitment to improving health services, and it promises to bring much-needed relief to residents. The official launch of the new units was graced by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, alongside the health…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani, alongside health cabinet secretary Deborah Barasa and the female governors of Kenya officially opened a state of the art Oncology centre at the Kwale Sub-County Hospital. The Oncology centre is only the second such facility in the Coastal region, following one in Mombasa, thus marking a significant milestone in healthcare access for cancer patients in the region. The event saw participation from the country’s female Governors, Governor Ann Waiguru of Kirinyaga county, Gladys Wanga of Homabay, Susan Kihika of Nakuru and Cecily Mbarire of Embu county, who are in Kwale for their…

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By Alloys Musyoka Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani will today host her fellow women governors for the G7 Empowerment Program. The program initiated by the seven women governors will be held at Kwale TTC, Bang’a, Kinango. It will help showcase the power and influence women can impart in the leadership and governance of the country as the seven governors strive to inspire more women into leadership, business and positions of influence in society. https://coasttimesdigital.com/kwale-county-set-to-launch-key-health-projects-during-g7-summit/ Young and upcoming women leaders will be mentored and exposed to empowerment opportunities during the day long program. This is happening ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani, accompanied by the seven other female governors, Ann Waiguru who is the governor Kirinyaga county Susan Kihika of Nakuru, Wavinya Ndeti of Machakos county, Cecily Mbarire of Embu county , Gladys Wanga of Homabay and Kawira Mwangaza of Meru county are scheduled to officially open several key health projects during the upcoming G7 summit to be held in the region. Among the major milestones to be inaugurated is the newly built Oncology Centre at Kwale Hospital, which is expected to enhance cancer treatment and care in the county. In addition to this,…

BY SHABAN OMAR Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Alice Wahome has urged universities and tertiary institutions to produce more professionals in the construction industry. She said with the increasing demand for affordable housing units, more professionals must be brought on board. She spoke during the inauguration of Boma Yangu Week at Mvindeni in Kwale County on Monday. Wahome expressed concern over the shortage of skilled personnel in the sector, noting that it has not been easy finding enough experts to beat the target on affordable housing projects. “Providing 200,000 housing units in a single year…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged county governments to support the national government’s affordable housing project to help improve the lives of Kenyans. Mudavadi said the devolved governments have a crucial role to play in ensuring the success of the project. “County governments must work closely with the national government to make the housing project achievable since your support matters a lot,” he said. The CS made the remarks while launching the Boma Yangu Week at Mvindeni in Kwale County. Mudavadi said the affordable housing initiative is part of the government’s efforts agenda to address housing…

BY SHABAN OMAR Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has officially inaugurated the Boma Yangu Week themed ‘Housing the Nation, Empowering the Future’ at Mvindeni in Kwale County. The event was attended by various cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Governors from across the country as well as investors. Mudavadi urged Kenyans to support the government’s housing project adding that it is crucial for addressing Kenya’s growing housing crisis He said the project not only tackles the housing deficit but also empowers communities and drives economic growth. “By providing affordable, high-quality homes, the program seeks to uplift millions of Kenyans living in…

BY SHABAN OMAR Over 1,600 employees of Base Titanium, who are set to be affected by the mine’s closure in Kwale County, can now breathe a sigh of relief after the national government assured them of support. The mining company, expected to cease operations in December due to the depletion of mineral resources in the area, had recently announced phased staff redundancies. The largest wave of layoffs was slated for the end of this year, followed by further reductions in March and June of the following year. During a visit to the Kwale mine site, Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan…