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BY SHABAN OMAR  Kwale County could face a prolonged dry season in the coming months, with meteorologists and National Drought Management Authority warning of reduced rainfall between June and August. According to regional NDMA coordinator John Kariuki, reports indicate that in the next three months Kwale will receive below normal rainfall, insinuating a heavy dry season.  “An assessment on short rains was c9nducted and data shows that Kwale is already stressed and falls under the second principal component (PC2),” he said. Kariuki noted that Kwale, in general, is in an alert state, while some interior parts of its sub-counties of…

By Reporter Kilifi county security team has arrested a couple and rescued thirsty children from an alleged illegal rescue center in Baguo Village, Kakuyuni Ward Kilifi county. The police arrested the couple after raiding the alleged illegal and unregistered children rescue centre. The sting operation was led by Malindi Assistant County Commissioner Irene Munyoki and Malindi Sub-County Children’s Officer Sebastian Muteti. Police says that the multi-agency team stormed the unregistered Ultimate Security Centre and shut it down before escorting the proprietors of the alleged fake rescue centre to the Malindi Police Station. They took 18 boys and 12 girls to…

BY SHABAN OMAR Kwale Peace Committee, in collaboration with the Children Empowerment and Development (CHED) Community-Based Organisation, has rolled out a four-month talent development initiative dubbed the Broad-Based Talent Initiative (BBTI) in effort to curb rising youth crime and insecurity in the region. The program, which aims to nurture skills and provide meaningful engagement, specifically targets youth aged 13 to 24 years and young mothers within maskanis (informal street gathering spots), where crime and drug-related activities have been rampant. The initiative is supported by We-World and co-funded by the European Union under the Kujenga Amani Project, which seeks to promote…

By Anthony Zoka Rabai residents are a disappointed lot after efforts to engage local leaders in county government Kilifi to chat way forward on matters development, partially failing with only 3 leaders turning for dialogue with the community. According to the chairperson of a community-based organization, Rabai Progressive association, George Dzoro, failure by section of county leaders from Rabai sub county was a sign of disrespect to residents. “We called on this meeting today to dialogue with leaders and professionals from county government, but to our disappointment only 3 leaders from Rabai, among them area Member of national assembly, Anthony…

BY SHABAN OMAR Three clans in Gora village, Samburu sub-county, Kwale County, have threatened to use voodoo if they are not compensated for 200 acres of ancestral land allegedly taken by a public entity for development. The disputed land is part of the South Samburu Group Ranch, which has long been owned by the Mwayawa, Mlaire, and Mwachanda clans. Family members claim the public entity is attempting to seize the land by falsely asserting that it was donated to them. The clan members insist that no such agreement was made and demand rightful compensation before any development takes place. Led…

By Nuru Salim. President William Ruto has officially launched the Last Mile Connectivity project in Kiwegu, Lungalunga, Kwale County, a transformative initiative aimed at expanding electricity access to the countty. The government has allocated Ksh. 1.44 billion to the project which is set to connect 12,707 households across Kwale. Speaking at the launch, President Ruto reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that all Kenyans, including those in rural areas have access to affordable and reliable electricity. https://coasttimesdigital.com/angry-man-hit-high-court-judge-car-with-a-stone-in-kwale-to-send-an-unspecified-message-to-visiting-president-william-ruto/ He emphasized that electricity is not just a convenience but a crucial driver of economic growth, security, and improved livelihoods. Kwale Governor Fatuma…

By Alloys Musyoka The Matatu Owners Association in Kilifi county have condemned the office of the director of public prosecutions ODPP and the police for failure to prosecute on a case where a section of the matatu association members were brutally assaulted and seriously injured by a gang of men outside the Malindi municipal offices gate. Led by Badawi Mohamed the Malindi Matatu Owners Association chairman stated that after the incident was reported to authorities, the suspect who was recorded in a video was arrested and later released. He said that the suspect well known was taken to court after…

By Reporter President William Ruto presided over the upgrading of Mkongani Health Center to a level 4 Hospital, official opening of the operating theatre, General Ward and commissioning of the new X-ray block. The face-lifting and the new projects initiated by Kwale County government are expected to ease the burden of the residents to travel in search of specialized treatment and medication. The Mkongani level 4 Hospital will now be conducting specialized consultant services for over 1500 expectant mothers monthly, intervening at an early stage of pregnancy further reducing the mobility and mortality of pregnant mothers. The facility that has…

A suspect has been arrested and booked at Kwale police station after hitting a high court judge Hon Andayi Weche Francis car windscreen with a stone. The angry man at the Kwale law court caused tension in what looks like sending an unspecified message to president William Ruto as he tours Kwale county. Eye witnesses said the man shouted while hitting the high court judge’s car in Kwale before he was arrested and taken to Kwale police station. The high court judge Hon Andayi Weche Francis was not in the car during the attack. Police are investigating the incident to…

BY SHABAN OMAR  This year’s Diani Regatta Festival attracted thousands of locals and tourists to Kenya’s world-famous coastal town, Diani. The vibrant event, known for celebrating Swahili maritime and cultural heritage, was held along the pristine white sands of Safari Beach Hotel in Kwale County. The event was organised by Samba Sports Youth Agenda in partnership with the Diani Regatta Trust with other key tourism stakeholders. The theme of this year’s festival was ‘Diani Regatta where tourism meets Culture and Heritage. The event was established in 2014. The annual festival showcases the rich traditions of the Mijikenda people, especially the…