Author: Coast Times Digital

BY SHABAN OMAR Executive Director of the East Africa Grain Council Gerald Masila has encouraged small-scale farmers to form cooperatives to enhance food production and improve their livelihoods. According to Masila, farmers who work in cooperatives have a better chance of thriving compared to those working independently. He said that working together in cooperatives can lead to higher-quality food production and easier access to markets for their products. “Small-scale farmers, let us join cooperatives to maximize our production, enhance food security, and prosperity,” he said. Masila noted that, given the ongoing impacts of climate change and crop diseases, local farmers…

By Reporter The much-anticipated 4th edition of the Dola Supercup is set to kick off in Lamu, with 12 teams registered to compete in the football tournament. The matches will be held at Mokowe Primary, Mokowe Secondary, and Striker playgrounds respectively, attracting teams from across the region, including those from the border town of Kiunga and Witu Ward. The primary goal of the tournament is to scout for local talent and assemble a county team to represent Lamu in the forthcoming regional Dola Supercup edition, which will be held in Mombasa later this year. Speaking in Lamu today, Saddam Suleiman,…

By reporter Kwale County Government in partnership with Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC), TradeMark Africa (TMA) through its USAID- Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (USAID-ERRA) program, and Danish Industry, successfully hosted the Coast Region Agribusiness Expo. The event brought together key stakeholders in the agriculture sector from across the region at KALRO in Matuga Sub-County. Kwale County Government and Eastern Africa Grain Council Spurs Climate-Smart Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems in Kenya’s Coast Region. The event featured over 30 companies and agribusinesses including local farmers, agro- dealers, financial institutions,post harvest management among others providing a platform for knowledge exchange, networking,…

By Caroline Katana Basketball is one of the most popular sports played widely in Africa ,it is the second most popular sports in the continent next only to football. It is most prevalent in countries like Nigeria ,Egypt ,Tunisia ,Ivory coast ,Senegal ,etc . Figures such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo have played an instrumental role in developing and popularizing basketball in the continent. Africa has produced some of the finest basketball players to date and has paved the way for other countries to participate internationally in the sport . The rich history of basketball in Africa is filled…

By Morris Mwaringa and Zuwena Nifa In a landmark event commemorating the centennial celebration of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at Kabete National Polytechnic last week, President William Ruto announced a series of ambitious job programs aimed at securing international employment opportunities for Kenyan youth. During the celebrations, President Ruto emphasized the government’s dedication to vocational education and job creation through initiatives such as the Kazi Majuu programme and the National Employment Agency’s job database. “The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is spearheading the Kazi Majuu programme, and the National Employment Agency maintains an up-to-date database on available…

By Reporter The Kwale Health Department is urging women to undergo medical tests for Schistosomiasis of the cervix to enhance reproductive health. Recent data from the department reveals that seven women were diagnosed with the disease between last year and April this year. Dr. Caroline Muinde, head of the Kwale Oncology Centre, attributes the rising cases to increased use of water from rivers and earth dams by women. Muinde said that the disease is commonly contracted through contact with contaminated fresh river and well water, which often contains parasitic worms and eggs. “The Schistosoma worms are transmitted by snails that…

Former Agriculture principal secretary during President Uhuru Kenyatta regime professor Hamadi Boga has advised Cabinet secretary for mining and blue economy Salim Mvurya to put in place regulations that allows communities to access the Sh1.3 billion royalties which is due. In his fourth, creating wealth from rehabilitation of Kwale Minerals Sand mine recommendation, Boga said Mvurya time has come for locals to benefit from the Base Titanium mining company proceeds. “Your role in the project is about to end. Communicate the same to the County Government of Kwale, the NLC and the Ministry of Lands to take over the post…

By Reporter The Amani National Congress Party has unanimously voted to merge with the United Democratic Party in a bid to strengthen the Kenya Kwanza coalition’s political position ahead of the 2027 General election Speaking during the party top brass delegates meeting held in Mokowe, Lamu County today ANC Party Secretary General Omboko Milemba revealed that the decision to merge the party with UDA was arrived at following a meeting of 160 party officials, delegates and elected leaders. Also present at the ANC delegates meeting was former party leader Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Musalia…

Forest Conservation and Culture The Buda and the Gongoni Forest are an existing reality. They survived the mining phase and in fact must survive the post mining phase. These are protected forests. They host and support rich biodiversity and should remain protected under any post mining land use plan. The BTL Post Mining Land use plan has proposed a corridor to allow animals to move between the two forests. This is a reasonable proposal that should be adopted. This conservation effort must be used to earn carbon credits, by working with companies in the global north. Proceeds from the carbon…

By Reporter A second time nominated MCA Elizabeth Mjeni has announced her intention to view for Kwale county woman member of parliament in 2027. Mjeni urged Kwale locals to support her bid saying she has required experience for the position. Speaking in Kwale town on Thursday during a prewedding event, the MCA said that she’s ready to serve locals in a new capacity. The vocal MCA was first nominated in 2017 through Jubilee party and 2022 by UDA to represent the youths. She is joining other leaders who have shown interest of unseating current MP Fatuma Masito who was elected…