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By Alloys Musyoka The Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya), in collaboration with URAIA Trust and with financial support from the Royal Danish Embassy, has launched the ground-breaking report titled “Rubber Meets the Road: An Assessment on the Impact of Anti-Corruption Laws and Institutions in Kenya.” The report presents a comprehensive evaluation of Kenya’s anti-corruption framework, highlighting critical gaps in legislation, institutional capacity, and enforcement mechanisms. Although Kenya has a robust legal framework-including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act, the Anti-Bribery Act, and the Leadership and Integrity Act-the report finds that corruption remains deep-rooted. Among the challenges identified that require urgent focus in…

By Nuru Salim. Leaders in Likoni have vowed to step up the fight against insecurity and unemployment, unveiling bold strategies to strengthen law enforcement and empower the youth. With rising concerns over crime and joblessness, they have pledged to fast-track the construction of new police stations, enhance community policing, and invest in self-employment programs aimed at steering young people away from crime and into sustainable livelihoods. Speaking during the 2nd Edition Musabaqa Quran competition event at Shelly Beach, Mohammed Salim Nyembwe, the office manager to Likoni MP Mishi Juma Mboko, commended residents for maintaining peace during the holy month of…

By Nuru Salim. Security agencies in Diani have been directed to take immediate action against criminal gangs terrorizing residents and businesses in the region. Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has called for urgent enforcement measures to curb the growing insecurity, warning that perpetrators will face the full force of the law. This is however the daily chorus that security officials have continued to sing day in day out with locals continuing to suffer in the hands of juvenile gangs. Speaking during a high-level security meeting in Diani, Nuno emphasized that authorities have engaged with youth in the area for…

By Anthony Zoka Kaliangombe residents in Rabai, Kilifi County, have raised alarm over the increased mining activities in the area without following the legal guidelines by investors. Led by Tsimba Mkamba Benyoka they claim mining activities in the area endanger their lives and properties through the use of explosives. Benyoka noted that some are forced to abandon their homes due to damaged walls with efforts to compensate the affected individuals proving to be a hard nut to crack. “Efforts to have the investors in the area address our plea through the committees that are entitled to act as bridge between…

BY SHABAN OMAR  More than 30 youth in Lunga-Lunga, Kwale County, have undergone financial and business management training aimed at empowering them with entrepreneurial skills and economic opportunities. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lunga-Lunga Youth Community-Based Organization (CBO), seeks to equip jobless youth with the necessary skills to start and manage businesses while creating linkages to financial support.  The program aims to curb unemployment and address various social vices associated with economic hardship. Lunga-Lunga Youth CBO Director Ibrahim Shaban said the training covers key aspects of entrepreneurship, including business planning, financial literacy, and loan accessibility. He said that lack of…

By Anthony Zoka A sign of relief to Isaack Nyondo Primary school in Rabai Kilifi County, as Simba Cement Company commenced drilling of a bore hole to address water shortage among learners and community around. Speaking during the official commissioning of the drilling process, the school principal, Josephine Njagi, admitted going through challenges among them lack of adequate water in the institution. “Our school population currently stands at 1143 pupils among them 44 in the special units, and I believe with this project it will be a relief to us. We believe once this project is completed, we will not…

BY SHABAN OMAR Kwale County youth activists have raised concerns over the increasing number of schoolgirls dropping out of school due to pregnancy, blaming parents for failing to support their daughters’ education. Amina Mwabanda, an officer from the Children Empowerment and Development Community-Based Organization (CBO), said many parents treat their pregnant daughters as a disgrace, often disowning them and denying them the right to education. “Instead of supporting the girls, parents force them into teen marriages or keep them at home to help fend for their families,” she said. The young activist said the vice robs the girls of their…

By Beja Chris A devastating house fire in the Tukutane area of Kwale County has left a mother and her child in critical condition. The incident has shaken the local community with residents rallying to assist emergency responders. Reports indicate that the fire originated from a charcoal stove within the family’s residence although police are yet to complete their investigation. The rapid spread of the flames quickly engulfed the structure, trapping the woman and her child inside. “It was a scene of chaos. The smoke was thick, and people were screaming. We did everything we could to help,” recounted Omari…

By Reporter A pregnant woman died with her two unborn babies after giving birth to a third child at Kikoneni Health Center on Wednesday morning. Coast Times Digital has learnt that the deceased who has been attending the clinic at the facility was not aware that she had triplets. Upon arrival, the woman was assisted to give birth but later died as the only ambulance serving LungaLunga Subcounty had rushed a patient to Msambweni Referral Hospital. It is not clear why the Kikoneni hospital in charge of the pregnant women section did not advise the deceased to do scanning to…

By Nuru Salim. The call for a unified set of product standards across Africa took center stage as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) hosted the 4th Annual Regional Quality Conference in Kwale, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across the continent. With Africa’s trade potential expanding under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), standard harmonization is emerging as a key priority to unlock cross-border commerce, cut production costs, and eliminate regulatory barriers. Currently, Africa trades more with Europe (66.9%), Asia (63.8%), America (44.4%), with intra-African trade standing at just 16%, according to the African Export-Import Bank…