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By Reporter A German non-profit organization Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) in partnership with Sauti Ya Wanawake, a coastal-based women’s affairs NGO have organized a two-day forum to reflect on the achievement of a Connect A Girl project in Kwale County. The conference was held at Diani Reef Hotel in Ukunda bringing together various stakeholders to appreciate the impact of the project on the lives of girls and the entire community as the program comes to an end. Connect A Girl project was launched in 2022 targeting to promote sexual and reproductive health, address gender-based violence and support women and girls…

By Mildred Kelly & Salim Abdallah The Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR) will conduct a compliance audit in Kwale County to ascertain if all the County Government initiatives are benefiting locals. This is after the commission chair led a team in a closed door meeting with Governor Fatuma Achani on various issues affecting the region. Some of the issues include killings of elderly people in some parts of LungaLunga and Kinango over land disputes while disguised as witchcraft cases. Closure of Base Titanium mining company, plans by Bamburi cement putting up a factory in Matuga , issues of…

By Morris Mwaringa Residents in Kilifi County have called on the national government to include terminal diseases and polygamy families in the proposed Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) which is set to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). During a public participation meant to collect views on the new proposed health insurance program, the residents said (SHIF) should expand the number of beneficiaries and allow polygamous families to benefit from the fund. Led by Juma Mbarak, the residents said it is very difficult for them to receive treatment in hospitals because the NHIF insurance only covers one wife, forcing them to…

In an exciting football match held at the Kwale Stadium, Bandari Youth FC emerged victorious after an intimidating win of 2-0 goals against Kwale United FC. The match was officiated by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, who was accompanied by her deputy governor, Josphat Chirema Kombo among other officials. The governor, known for her commitment to the development of sports in the county, has been at the forefront of ensuring that sports grow and thrive in Kwale. As part of this commitment, she has invested in the construction of the Kwale Stadium through the Department of Social Services and Talent management.…

By Reporter Tough political battle is expected as United Democratic Movement party appoints former Kwale sports Executive Ramadhan Masudi Bungale as the party national secretary general. The party said the move is to strengthen the party in Kwale and the entire coastal region and to gain popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Bungale, the appointment will set the pace for awareness and massive party recruitment for a major political battle. “The 2027 general elections will be a through pass because by then we would have recruited everyone into the party and secured all the political seats,” he…

By Morris Mwaringa In a recent gathering of youth leaders in Kilifi County, the air was charged with enthusiasm and determination as they convened to discuss pressing issues affecting their community. The meeting, hosted by the deputy county governor, her Excellence Florence Mbetsa Chibule in her office, delved into the pivotal role of youths in driving various aspects of societal progress, ranging from environmental conservation to fostering inter-religious dialogue and harnessing the potential of the blue economy. ”During our discussion we focused on creating collaborative partnerships to support youth involvement in environmental management and the blue economy sector,” the deputy…

By Alloys Musyoka Kwale Orange Democratic Movement party leaders have issued five demands that they want addressed immediately failure to which they will be taking unspecified actions. This they said is in line with their work of keeping the two levels of government in check for the benefit of citizens. The leaders said that they are committed to the ideals of democracy for which ODM remains strong, active, dedicated, focused, committed & ready to disburse its duties and hold the government of the day to account. Expired leased land auditLed by chair and former Matuga MP Hassan Mwanyoha the leaders…

By Anthony Mwachiro Environmentalists have raised an alarm over the increased home use of plastic a move that hurts not only the environment but human and marine life. According to Professor Okeyo Benards, an ecologist in the Department of Environmental Science at Pwani University, they have embarked on research to unearth the magnitude of plastic use within Kilifi and its neighboring counties. “We are initiating several studies with Mwakirunge in Mombasa, Kilifi dump site at Mtondia, Coast General Hospital, and all other hotspots with higher concentrations of plastics. Also, we will visit households to see in which way they interact…

By Morris Mwaringa, Kilifi county residents have been encouraged to take an early cancer screening to ascertain their cancer status before taking necessary precautions or treatment. Philip Mwasirya the director of Mephi hospital emphasized that cancer kills when not treated in its early stages. He made the remarks after a walk to mark world cancer day in Kilifi County. ‘’It is crucial to have this walk and engage the people on the importance of staying safe from cancer. Also if they come for the screening, we reduce the chances of acute cases which are difficult to treat,’’ he said. Fathia…

By Correspondent The Kenya Revenue Authority has increased its revenue collection in the Coastal region after it stepped up efforts to curb illegal trade in the region. Through a multi-agency surveillance approach supported by other state agencies both on land and at sea, the taxman’s move to seal porous borders has since increased its revenues, collecting twice as much as it collected in 2022. The revenues improved from Sh2 Million target to Sh 5 Million. Southern Regional Coordinator Lawrence Siele noted that there has been an increase in the number of goods passing through customs stations at border points following…