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By Agnetta Okwemba Taita TavetaCounty residents are set to benefit from Sh1B expected to be injected into the local economy through employment and sourcing of supplies for the Affordable Housing project. The project which is at site mobilization stage, situated in Mwakingali area Voi is set to have 458 units put up. About 446 units will be for housing while 8 others are set to be commercial shops. Kenya Kwanza’s agenda on the housing project is to address various income levels while contributing to the overall goal of reducing the housing shortage in the region. During a site visit in…

By Agnetta Okwemba The construction of Mwatunge modern market through the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) is set to be an economic game changer to locals in the area. Taita Taveta County Commissioner Josephine Onunge, termed the project as an economic game changer in Mwatate sub-county and the whole county at large. Speaking during a site visit accompanying Coast and North Eastern regional affordable housing director she said that the project has helped in securing the public land which was being taken away by grabbers. The Kenya Kwanza’s agenda is not only to provide affordable housing but also construct modern markets…

By Primrose Omoto Eden House, a rehabilitation center with branches in Diani and Likoni, is grappling with a severe funding crisis that threatens the future of its programs and the well-being of its drug addicts. The center has been instrumental in rehabilitating hard drug users but is now facing an uncertain future following the closure of the offices of the First and Second Lady. The program, initiated on December 7, 2023, by the office of the Second Lady, Dorcas Gachagua, wife of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, aimed at rehabilitating drug users of hard drugs such as heroin. Prior to the…

By Agnetta Okwemba The Jua Kali sector in Kwale is set to benefit from 72 items in the Affordable Housing Programme. The units has been set aside for Jua Kali artisans in Kwale County. During an engagement forum organized by the Housing Department of Kwale, they aimed at sensitizing Jua Kali artisans about the ongoing projects, what is needed and its specifications. The affordable House program  is part of Kenya Kwanza’s agenda to provide affordable housing for citizens in every county. In the process, this intends to create jobs especially with the small entrepreneurs such as the Jua Kali artisans.…

By Alloys Musyoka Farmers who have already formed Saccos in their wards have benefited from desktops computers in a bid to enhance Agricultural production and promote a saving culture. Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani who launched distribution at the county headquarters urged farmers to embrace the saving culture as a pathway to improved agricultural productivity and financial stability. She said that the computers, procured by the county government under the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), are part of ongoing efforts to support farmers’ Saccos across the county. The governor emphasized on the importance of maintaining the devices, urging farmers…

By Reporter Agriculture is the backbone of food security in Kwale County and the County Government is committed to improve the sector. Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo led the distribution of Mango seedlings at Kalalani in Mwavumbo Ward Kinango Sub-County where a total of 12500 mango seedlings were issued to 2500 farmers across the Ward. Chirema said that already the county government has made a big step forward by initiating the construction of a Fruit Processing plant at Mwananyamala in Shimba Hills that will provide a readily available market for the fruits that will be produced in Kwale. “We have…

BY SHABAN OMAR Tandaza’s Model Education Centre is set to become a beacon of excellence in the community, attracting students from a myriad of backgrounds in Kwale County. The state-of-the-art facility whose first phase construction was inaugurated on Sunday by Governor Fatuma Achani alongside area MP Kasim Tandaza at Tsimba Golini in Matuga sub-county aims to enhance both academic and extracurricular development, ensuring students receive comprehensive training that aligns with current educational standards. The educational facility will include advanced classrooms equipped with the latest technology and a range of extracurricular facilities, such as a performing arts auditorium, a sports complex,…

BY SHABAN OMAR More than 200 women’s groups in Kwale County have been registered as companies, with over 20 successfully securing tenders from both government and NGOs. The new development comes as part of the county government’s efforts to empower women. For years, women in Kwale have faced societal challenges due to entrenched social norms and outdated traditions. The women were often marginalized and viewed as inferior, with their roles confined to domestic responsibilities. However, under Governor Fatuma Achani’s leadership, there has been a significant shift. Her administration has launched numerous projects aimed at empowering women socio-economically. Many women in…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mombasa county governor, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has pledged to support the tea sector. The county’s strategic position in the coastline plays a pivotal role in the handling of tea that has its warehouses located in Mombasa where storage and tea mixing is done before transportation. During the conclusion of the induction workshop of the newly elected directors in Mombasa, Abdulswamad called for the investment in technology like the drones that will help ensure fertilizers are fully optimized when used in the farms. “Climate technology can be of aid to the production of good quality tea,” said Abdulswamad…

By Primerose Omoto The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) has put in place initiatives to create a more integrated Pan African market. A single market will allow for easier movement of goods, services, and professionals: essential components for successful cross-border trade. As Sundeep Raichura, Chief Executive Officer at Zamara Group put it, “Africa is a continent which has some of the biggest natural resources across the world. 60% of the world’s workforce and 20% of the world’s mineral resources. Almost 60% of the world’s uncultivated, arable land is in Africa. Why is Africa not a powerhouse in the world?”…