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By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki’s ascension to the position of Kenya’s deputy president has been gazetted by the speaker of the national assembly, Moses Wetangula. The development on Friday, October 18, came after an intense few days of legal and political wrangling, coupled by a dramatic High Court injunction that threatens to derail the process. “It is notified that pursuant to Article 149 (1) as read together with Article 122 of the Constitution of Kenya, National Assembly has at its sitting held on Friday,18th October ,2024 in the National Assembly chamber at Parliament Building voted in favor…

By Flora Awinja Kwale County came to a standstill on Thursday as G7 governors arrived on a high-profile visit, attracting widespread attention. Their entrance was marked by heavy security presence and a long convoy of luxury vehicles, leaving bystanders both captivated and amused. The seven governors were in the county to champion women’s empowerment and urged more women to join politics. The event was graced by Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mlongo and Devolution Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika, who were hosted by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani. Other female governors in attendance included Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga, Cecily Mbarire of Embu, Gladys…

BY SHABAN OMAR About 598 farmers from vulnerable communities in Lunga-Lunga sub-county, Kwale County, have received farm inputs worth KSh 2.5 million. The inputs were donated by Kidscare Kenya, in partnership with the Kwale County government. The farmers were provided with five tonnes of certified seeds, consisting of green grams and cowpeas, to boost their crop yields. Each farmer received two kilograms of each type of seed and some fertilizers and pesticides to maximize production. The seeds are drought-resistant and designed to mature quickly, helping address hunger, promote better nutrition and support agribusiness opportunities for poor communities, enabling them to…

By Agnetta Okwemba The famous G7, a united group of seven women governors in the country, have initiated plans to ensure that their number is increased to 24 after the 2027 general election. Increasing the number of governors and other political leadership positions in the country will ensure women in leadership have a say on matters of governance and decision making of the country’s affairs. This was said in Kwale county where governor Fatuma Achani hosted the G7 summit after opening various development projects and launching a construction project in Kinango. The summit which saw female governors applauding their own…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. The healthcare department in Kwale County is set to experience a significant improvement following the launch of a construction of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a renal unit at Kinango Hospital. This transformative project, initiated by the Kwale County Government, is expected to enhance medical services for thousands of patients who rely on the facility for their healthcare needs. The new development elevates the county’s commitment to improving health services, and it promises to bring much-needed relief to residents. The official launch of the new units was graced by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, alongside the health…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani, alongside health cabinet secretary Deborah Barasa and the female governors of Kenya officially opened a state of the art Oncology centre at the Kwale Sub-County Hospital. The Oncology centre is only the second such facility in the Coastal region, following one in Mombasa, thus marking a significant milestone in healthcare access for cancer patients in the region. The event saw participation from the country’s female Governors, Governor Ann Waiguru of Kirinyaga county, Gladys Wanga of Homabay, Susan Kihika of Nakuru and Cecily Mbarire of Embu county, who are in Kwale for their…

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By Alloys Musyoka Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani will today host her fellow women governors for the G7 Empowerment Program. The program initiated by the seven women governors will be held at Kwale TTC, Bang’a, Kinango. It will help showcase the power and influence women can impart in the leadership and governance of the country as the seven governors strive to inspire more women into leadership, business and positions of influence in society. https://coasttimesdigital.com/kwale-county-set-to-launch-key-health-projects-during-g7-summit/ Young and upcoming women leaders will be mentored and exposed to empowerment opportunities during the day long program. This is happening ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani, accompanied by the seven other female governors, Ann Waiguru who is the governor Kirinyaga county Susan Kihika of Nakuru, Wavinya Ndeti of Machakos county, Cecily Mbarire of Embu county , Gladys Wanga of Homabay and Kawira Mwangaza of Meru county are scheduled to officially open several key health projects during the upcoming G7 summit to be held in the region. Among the major milestones to be inaugurated is the newly built Oncology Centre at Kwale Hospital, which is expected to enhance cancer treatment and care in the county. In addition to this,…

BY SHABAN OMAR Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Alice Wahome has urged universities and tertiary institutions to produce more professionals in the construction industry. She said with the increasing demand for affordable housing units, more professionals must be brought on board. She spoke during the inauguration of Boma Yangu Week at Mvindeni in Kwale County on Monday. Wahome expressed concern over the shortage of skilled personnel in the sector, noting that it has not been easy finding enough experts to beat the target on affordable housing projects. “Providing 200,000 housing units in a single year…