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BY SHABAN OMAR Matuga Girls National School in Kwale County has reclaimed its former glory by achieving exceptional results in the just-released 2024 KCSE examinations. The school produced a single A plain, saving the county from shame, and outperformed Kwale High School, another national school within the county. Matuga Girls posted remarkable results, including 6 A-, 25 B+, 45 B, 85 B-, 68 C+, 51 C, 33 C-, 11 D+, and 2 Ds, culminating in a mean score of 7.37. The top grade was posted by Ndanu Hellen, an 18-year-old student from Mombasa County, who earned the school’s only A…

By CTD reporter Police officers in Kilifi have apprehended a driver working with the local county government’s health department and recovered stolen medical supplies valued at Sh100,000. The arrest followed reports from members of the public about the illegal sale of public health facility drugs at a private pharmacy. County Executive Committee Member for Health, Peter Mwarogo, confirmed that the medical supplies were intended for the Bamba Health Centre in Ganze constituency but were diverted to the private pharmacy. Speaking to journalists at the Kilifi North Sub County Police Headquarters, Mr. Mwarogo emphasized the gravity of the situation, highlighting the…

By Reporter Families of three people who died in a light aircraft accident at Kwa Chocha area near Malindi International airport in Kilifi County want to be compensated. Three people including two motorcycle riders and a pillion passenger from Ganda ward were on their way to Malindi town when the ill-fated Cessna 174 plane crushed on them. Three occupants of the plane survived with minor injuries. There was a sombre mood at the home of 36 year old Felix Khamisi who was one of the victims of the accident and who has left behind a 26 year old widow with…

By Reporter A local civil society group, Save Lamu, has announced plans to file a class action lawsuit against the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) for failing to compensate hundreds of landowners impacted by the construction of the 570-kilometer Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road. Mohamed Athman, the Secretary General of Save Lamu, addressed the media today, highlighting the government’s inaction despite numerous appeals from indigenous communities, local leaders, and civil society groups. “The national government, despite several meetings and assurances, has continued building the Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road without offering a single coin to the affected landowners since the project commenced in mid-2021,” Athman declared.…

BY SHABAN OMAR Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged women engaged in small-scale businesses to formalize their operations by forming companies to take advantage of various government projects in Kwale County. Chidzuga said that working under formal entities would enable women and other local entrepreneurs to participate in lucrative tenders and opportunities presented by ongoing and upcoming development initiatives such as Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and the Shimoni Fishing Port. She said with the launch of the Fish Port in the next two months would open doors to numerous business opportunities thus women should be ready. The Shimoni…

BY SHABAN OMAR Nearly 40 per cent of coral reefs along Kenya’s coastline suffered bleaching last year due to escalating climate change, according to Adan Kala, Senior Assistant Director of the Coast Conservation Area at the Kenya Wildlife Service. Kala attributed the alarming coral bleaching to the intensifying impacts of regional and global warming, challenges that transcend local intervention. He said the environmental crisis has had a profound ripple effect on marine ecosystems, including a massive decline in fish population, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. “Early last year, nearly 40 per cent of coral reefs were bleached due to the increasing…

BY NURU SALIM Kibuyuni B, formerly known as Custom, has become a living nightmare for its residents due to an expanding open dumpsite that emits a foul smell, making life unbearable for the surrounding community. Once a thriving residential area hosting government staff quarters, the land was cleared to pave the way for a government affordable housing project. However, what was supposed to be a symbol of progress has now turned into a site of despair. Residents are now calling on the relevant authorities to intervene and clear the dumpsite which has grown significantly over the past eight months. According…

BY NURU SALIM A suspected armed robber was fatally shot on Tuesday morning in Masjid Ghazal Village, Likoni Sub-County, Mombasa County, during a botched robbery attempt that escalated into violence. According to a police report, the deceased, identified as Hamisi, also known as “Shungi,” was part of a gang of four armed with machetes (pangas) and accused of terrorizing residents in the area. The incident unfolded after officers from Inuka Police Station, led by Corporal Mungala Mazeras, responded to a distress call from a concerned resident. Upon arriving at the scene, police found the gang robbing and threatening members of…

By Alloys Musyoka A Canadian national in Kisauni, Mombasa County has been reported dead after watching pornographic videos. According to Kisauni police, the victim, 66 years was watching pornographic videos on his laptop while masturbating in his room to his last breath. Her wife, 33 years reported to police about the incident and rushed to the scene to find his lifeless body. “Gregory J.K, Canadian m/a aged 66 years old, was watching Pornographic videos on his laptop and eventually masturbated to his last breath while in his room,” said the police report. The report further indicates that the deceased was…

Amid growing concerns over the rise of juvenile gangs in various parts of Kwale County, including Denyenye, Ng’ombeni, Waa, Maganya, Kombani, Tiwi, Ukunda, and parts of Kinondo, the Kwale County Government has vigorously responded to ensure the safety of its residents and provide opportunities for its youth. Juvenile groups, consisting of young individuals aged between 10 and 17 years, have been reported to engage in criminal activities, raising alarm about the security situation in the County. However, the County Government of Kwale has dismissed claims that lack of job opportunities for these young people is the root cause of the…