Author: Coast Times Digital

By Caroline Katana Soccer or football as it is known in many parts of the world reigns supreme in Africa, its widespread popularity across the continent isn’t just a coincidence. It results from a unique blend of accessibility, fandom, and betting expansion. The beauty of soccer lies in its simplicity and accessibility, it’s a sport that requires minimal equipment – a ball and something to mark the goalposts, even just a couple of rocks. This ease of setup means that soccer can be played anywhere, from the coast streets to the parks of Kenya. This accessibility has played a pivotal…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani and her Deputy Chirema Kombo with Cabinet Members travelled by Bus to Kitungure Village at Maji Moto hot water Springs in Dzombo Ward , LungaLunga Subcounty for a full cabinet Meeting. This is seen as part of her administration efforts to cut down government excesses and redirect funds to development. Achani also inspected the ongoing Maji Moto Eco-Resort project at Kitungure village. The project entails a restaurant, walk ways along the hot water springs, VIP modern toilets, and underground water tanks. Maji Moto springs for years have played a significant role in the Mijikenda Culture.…

By reporter A non-governmental organization WeWorld has intensified efforts to promote peace and national cohesion along the coastal strip of Kenya. Through its Kujenga Amani program the NGO is using cultural diversity to foster unity and anhance development among the coastal communities. The Kujenga Amani project coordinator Livingstone Nyando said that culture continues to play an important role in strengthening peace. He said that they advocate for the adoption of positive cultural values and practices to raise an upright society. “Because of the essence of culture, people used to resolve disputes peacefully and live happy lives in the past,” he…

Sombre mood has engulfed Kaloleni sub county in Kilifi after a Early Childhood Development Education minor died after he was hit by a flying iron sheet caused by a strong wind witnessed at the Coast. Kilifi Governor Gideon Maitha Mung’aro while addressing a Kaunti Mashinani rally at Chumani in Matsangoni ward said the unfortunate incident lead to loss of life asking residents to be careful. Mung’aro ordered for temporary closure of all ECDE centres for one week in the area to monitor the heavy wind situation. The Governor said that the strong wind witnessed on Tuesday caused several damages with…

Over 500 Students and former students from rift valley institute of science and technology have applauded the government for introducing the JITUME program in TVET institutions which has improved their livelihood through the income they make after working online. The JITUME program is a youth empowerment initiative that was introduced by the national government in over 120 TVETS  across the country. The program entails getting skills on different online jobs for two months and later on being employed and earning an income on a weekly basis. Jane Kuria one of the students in the JITUME program narrated that she joined…

By Reporter  Blogger Donald Mwendwa Nzau popurlary known as “Password” was today arraigned before a Lamu Law court on charges of publishing false information through Whatsapp group. The blogger had presented himself before the Lamu Court following his detainment over remarks he made in a popular whatsapp group known as Lamu Yetu Sote through which he was accused of publishing false information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018. His charge sheet read: “On 20th day of July 2023at around 1244hrs at an unknown place within the republic of Kenya, through a safaricom mobile number registered…

By Reporter Lamu leaders have called on the national government to release funds that would enable reconstruction and rehabilitation of the flood affected parts of the Gamba- Witu road. Lamu senator Joseph Githuku in his remarks after a closed door talks between him, Lamu Women Representative Muthoni Marubu and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Roads Kipchumba Murkomen voiced his concern over the negative impact that the washed up sections of the road were likely to have on the economy of Lamu. He stated that with the recent docking of the Ethiopian commercial vessel MV Abby at the Lamu Port,…

By Alloys Musyoka One of the famous Kaya Ukunda is nowhere after the national government through the land ministry and provincial administration gave it off to individuals ironically after setting it aside as a Kaya forest. The entire around 20 hectares was divided amongst 25 individuals and companies with some currently doing agriculture while others developing it after cutting down over hundred years old trees that Kaya elders had protected them. Coast Times Digital has established that among those who benefitted from the Kaya Ukunda forest then includes through the national government officials alleged fraudulent plan include plot 146 for…

Kwale County Governor, Fatuma Achani has urged youth from the county to stop involving themselves in criminal activities. Instead she said they should embrace productive activities such as joining football clubs, Saccos and opening companies to benefit from government programs. This comes following a wave of juvenile gangs emerging from different areas within the county such as Waa-Ng’ombeni, Ukunda-Diani and Kombani areas. These gangs have mainly been composed of youths between 14 years and 25 years. Speaking at a fundraiser event organized by Black Eagles Fc at Mbweka in Waa-Ng’ombeni ward, she decried the high cases of youth involvement in…

By Reporter The Lamu Port has received Ethiopia’s first maiden ship dubbed MV Abbey which imported a 60,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer meant for Southern Ethiopia in a move that signals the East African region’s openness towards using the LAPSSET corridor. At hand to grace the reception, were two Ethiopian Cabinet Ministers; Minister of Agriculture Girma Amante and his counterpart from the Transport docket Dange Boru who led a high level delegation from the Ethiopian Maritime Authority and the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics department to mark the maiden reception alongside Kenyan dignitaries. Speaking during the reception Kenya Ports Authority MD…