Author: Coast Times Digital

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. As Base Titanium’s mining operations in Kwale County approach their December closure, the issue of royalty disbursement has taken center stage. Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Ali Joho has promised to work closely with Parliament to establish clear policies and laws that will ensure the timely disbursement of royalties accrued from mining activities, assuring stakeholders that once regulations are in place, funds will be distributed without delay. During his visit to the Base Titanium mine site, Joho stressed the importance of transparency and collaboration in determining how royalties are calculated and disbursed. “I am…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid The looming closure of the Base Titanium mining operations in Kwale County has stirred heated discussions over the future use of the mine site land, with the national government vowing to prioritize public interest in the decision-making process. The mine, which has been operational for nearly a decade, is set to close in December, raising concerns among local leaders and residents on how the land will be utilized once mining activities cease. During his maiden visit to the mine site as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and the Blue Economy, Hassan Joho assured stakeholders that once Base…

BY NURU SALIM The tragic abduction and killing of Victoria Muloki, a mother of three and a dedicated cab driver has sent shockwaves through the Mombasa cab drivers society prompting protests by fellow drivers. Muloki who had been working as a cab driver in Mombasa for four years was found dead days after she was requested for a ride through a popular taxi app. Authorities have arrested the suspect, who was taken into custody shortly after the discovery of Victoria’s body. However, a fresh twist emerged when fellow cab drivers took to the streets, protesting in Mombasa’s central business district,…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Kwale residents, along with local activists, have joined forces with their Kilifi counterparts to oppose the proposed nuclear power plant project in the coastal region. Grassroots Voices Program Manager, Fakii Omar, revealed that Kwale is one of the counties earmarked for the controversial project. According to Omar, the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) identified both Kilifi and Kwale in its Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment Report (SESA) as potential sites for the plant. Omar expressed concerns that with Kilifi residents having strongly rejected the project, the government might now shift its focus to Kwale instead. He…

BY SHABAN OMAR A section of historical land injustice victims in Diani, Kwale County, is urging President William Ruto to prioritize addressing the long-standing issue of land grabbing in the coastal region. The residents said that Ruto’s top priority during the upcoming Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to be held in the area, should focus on resolving land injustices that have plagued the region for years. Led by Nasir Hassan Podo, the locals said that since the 1980s, indigenous communities have faced massive injustices as their ancestral lands have been grabbed by private developers and corrupt government officials. Podo said that…

BY SHABAN OMAR Parents of children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in Lunga, Kwale County, can finally breathe a sigh of relief as a transformative educational program initiated by a non-governmental organization continues to change lives. The initiative, which includes the construction of six special unit schools, is providing a much-needed second chance for children with cerebral palsy in the area. Currently, approximately 180 children are benefiting from the project, receiving both education and therapy services tailored to their unique needs. The schools were launched by Kidscare Kenya in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the County government and…

By Agnetta Okwemba and Alloys Musyoka As the world celebrated international cerebral palsy day for Sofia Bashir, a caregiver in Diani recounts how the journey to take care of children with cerebral palsy was not a walk in the park. With lack of facilities, lack of money to buy required medicines and food, she says cerebral palsy cases need special attention that the government should focus on. Previously there has been a call for the government to fully support Cerebral palsy units by ensuring all required equipment and medicines for children are free provided. https://coasttimesdigital.com/relief-for-kwale-parents-as-ngos-education-program-transforms-lives-of-children-with-special-abilities/ In what started four years…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mashujaa day is an annual celebration to honor the country’s heroes on 20th of October but for Kwale county which will be hosting this year’s Mashujaa, the event is more than just a celebration.  The day is set to benefit the county with several infrastructural developments taking shape and the opening of some of them on that day by president William Ruto. Addressing the media in her office Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani noted that Mashujaa day has hastened the construction of Kwale Stadium that was being built by the county government in phases. The national government through…

By Agnetta Okwemba The construction of Kwale Stadium and a state Lodge as well as tarmacking of various roads within Kwale town has brought a lot of goodies to Kwale residents and its environment with food sellers and fast food operators reaping big. Others benefiting from the ongoing projects include hardware owners, shops, bars, saloons as well as recreational facilities in the area. Immaculate Mwanzia a food vendor at the Stadium construction site is delighted to be part of this phase as she says that it has changed her life for the better. Starting as a groceries’ seller, Immaculate Mwanzia…

BY REPORTER At least 250 teachers across Kenya have been trained in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms, in a bid to revolutionize the education sector leveraging on technology. The free training, provided through a partnership between Tech Kids Africa, Google Deep Mind, and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, seeks to equip educators with AI skills that will enhance their teaching methods and influence students’ career paths. The program Experience AI which has been launched, is set to benefit over 20,000 students in both private and public schools across the country. Teachers from counties such as…